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Burnaby cracking down on rogue urban campers in their sewer-hogging RVs

Burnaby cracking down on rogue urban campers in their sewer-hogging RVs

Rogue urban campers are taking up residence on local streets and sticking their hoses into Burnaby’s sewer system – but city officials are determined to stop them.
RCMP officer going 90 km/h over speed limit found mostly at fault for crash

RCMP officer going 90 km/h over speed limit found mostly at fault for crash

A British Columbia judge has determined that an RCMP officer who was driving at almost 90 km/h over the speed limit shares most of the blame for a crash that destroyed a Calgary family's camper van.
B.C. MLA to pay back $244 in food money received during welfare challenge

B.C. MLA to pay back $244 in food money received during welfare challenge

Vancouver New Democrat Mable Elmore says she will refund $244 in food expense money she claimed while participating in last year's welfare food challenge that involved her living on $19 a week.
Jean Swanson wants city council to 'recommit' to affordable rental rates at 58 West Hastings

Jean Swanson wants city council to 'recommit' to affordable rental rates at 58 West Hastings

COPE Coun. Jean Swanson is taking a years-long effort aimed at ensuring that housing built at 58 West Hastings rents entirely at pension and welfare rates to next week's council meeting.
Can solar work in 'Raincouver'?

Can solar work in 'Raincouver'?

A pilot project to use solar power for electricity at Metro Vancouver parks got its first real test this past summer at Colony Farm Regional Park.
Police warn high-risk violent sexual offender now residing in Vancouver

Police warn high-risk violent sexual offender now residing in Vancouver

Vancouver Police have issued a warning to the public that a high-risk federal offender is residing in the city, and may be of risk to the safety of young boys.
Vancouver forecast calls for bright, sunny skies every day this long weekend

Vancouver forecast calls for bright, sunny skies every day this long weekend

While the Vancouver weather was decidedly wet at the start of November, things are expected to clear for the long weekend.
Vancouver firefighters respond to double the emergency calls than anywhere in Canada

Vancouver firefighters respond to double the emergency calls than anywhere in Canada

While most people are aware that Vancouver firefighters are brave, they may not realize just how busy they are. Fire Chief Darrel Reid tweeted about the local heroes, stating that they responded to over double the number of emergency calls per firefighter than anywhere else in Canada.
83-year-old woman becomes Vancouver's 6th pedestrian fatality of 2018

83-year-old woman becomes Vancouver's 6th pedestrian fatality of 2018

Vancouver police are investigating after an elderly woman was hit and killed while crossing Main Street Wednesday morning.
Possible measles exposure at Metro Vancouver school prompts health warning

Possible measles exposure at Metro Vancouver school prompts health warning

Fraser Health is warning the public of a possible measles exposure after an infected person was on the grounds of a Metro Vancouver high school.
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