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Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

A commercial dump truck driver who backed up without warning on a job site in North Vancouver, killing a young surveyor one year ago, has been fined $2,000 and banned from driving for six months.
The host of that insane mansion party is planning another blow-out, this time with yachts and a monster truck

The host of that insane mansion party is planning another blow-out, this time with yachts and a monster truck

Police said there is not much officers can do if party organizer Justin Plosz moves ahead with plans to hold a similar event at a home on Marine Avenue in Belcarra — this time with yachts and a monster truck.
Hey, Vancouver: Don’t be a putz — get rid of your butts

Hey, Vancouver: Don’t be a putz — get rid of your butts

In an effort to continue abetting the tidal wave of trash, Vancouver rolled out yet another measure Wednesday to keep the butt battle moving forward.
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices are set to drop substantially again this week after falling over six cents per litre in the Lower Mainland on the weekend.
Investigation: Deadly fentanyl now B.C. addicts’ drug of choice

Investigation: Deadly fentanyl now B.C. addicts’ drug of choice

While governments warn of the threat of drugs contaminated with fentanyl, the harsh fact is that the synthetic opioid is increasingly the drug of choice for British Columbia’s addicts and drug abusers.
This online mapping system tracks crow attacks across Vancouver

This online mapping system tracks crow attacks across Vancouver

With nesting season running April to July, getting dive-bombed by a protective crow has become a rite of passage for most Vancouverites.
You can race your fixed-gear bike at this summertime cycling championship in Vancouver

You can race your fixed-gear bike at this summertime cycling championship in Vancouver

Calling all fixed-gear riders! Unsplash / Jonny Kennaugh The Vancouver Is Awesome Grand Prix (VIAGP) returns for its second year - June 15th at Jonathan Rogers Park in Mount Pleasant.
Discover the purr-fect patios Vancouverites created on this epic 'catio tour'

Discover the purr-fect patios Vancouverites created on this epic 'catio tour'

Now, the BC SPCA will run the first Vancouver Catio Tour to inspire local cat-owners to consider creating a safe, outdoor structure for their feline best pal.
Is this 'world's most boring wallet' yours? Vancouver-area cops have some news and jokes for you

Is this 'world's most boring wallet' yours? Vancouver-area cops have some news and jokes for you

Police in North Vancouver are having a little bit of fun as they seek the owner of "a remarkably generic men’s wallet" found at a local mall.
Department of Fisheries to test for harmful virus at B.C. fish farms

Department of Fisheries to test for harmful virus at B.C. fish farms

Testing will begin at British Columbia fish farm operations for strains of a virus that is harmful to farmed Atlantic salmon in Norway, the federal fisheries minister announced Tuesday.
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