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B.C. proposes new and extended leaves for caregivers, new moms, grieving parents

B.C. proposes new and extended leaves for caregivers, new moms, grieving parents

Shutterstock The British Columbia government is moving to upgrade employment legislation covering five specific work absences ranging from pregnancy leave to time off for parents of a missing or deceased child.
Man dies after being rescued from sinking fishing boat off B.C. coast

Man dies after being rescued from sinking fishing boat off B.C. coast

The Western Commander fishing vessel. Photo via marinetraffic.com A man has died after being rescued from a fishing vessel off British Columbia's north coast.
VPD debuts new, four-legged members

VPD debuts new, four-legged members

One of Vancouver’s new police dogs, Gibbs, with his handler/partner Const. Dennis Jesus. Photo Dan Toulgoet Vancouver Police Department Tuesday showed off two of its newest recruits.
Slow’s 10-night stand at the Penthouse was one for the ages

Slow’s 10-night stand at the Penthouse was one for the ages

On Sunday, Slow capped off a triumphant 10-night stand at the Penthouse Night Club. Photo Grant Lawrence. It was a stroke of rock ‘n’ roll propaganda soaked in hubris that would have made Malcolm McLaren proud.
5 Vancouverites that are making this city more awesome

5 Vancouverites that are making this city more awesome

Five Vancouverites are being recognized for being amazing people that dedicate their time and effort to community building and making this city a better place to live.
Senior awarded $93K for fall into West Vancouver sidewalk hole

Senior awarded $93K for fall into West Vancouver sidewalk hole

The district of West Vancouver is on the hook for $93,000 after a woman fell into an water meter box in the sidewalk. file photo Cindy Goodman, North Shore News A North Vancouver senior has been awarded $93,000 in damages by a B.C.
B.C. government forms Rental Housing Task Force

B.C. government forms Rental Housing Task Force

Photo Dan Toulgoet Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert will head up a new Rental Housing Task Force. Premier John Horgan made the announcement April 10.
B.C.-wide coalition launches ‘Scrap the Speculation Tax’ campaign

B.C.-wide coalition launches ‘Scrap the Speculation Tax’ campaign

It started with a “ Stop the Speculation Tax ” petition that was launched last month by disgruntled home owners opposing the province's proposed annual tax on underused second homes in areas across B.C.
'Billions' star Damian Lewis to play Rob Ford but director says it's not a biopic

'Billions' star Damian Lewis to play Rob Ford but director says it's not a biopic

Damian Lewis attends Showtime’s “Billions” season 3 premiere party at Mr. Purple on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in New York.
Vancouver’s realtors are people too, say trio behind @realtorsofvancouver

Vancouver’s realtors are people too, say trio behind @realtorsofvancouver

UBC students (l-r) Daanyaal Sobani, Léo Chazalon and Aditya Chinchure are behind the Realtors of Vancouver Instagram page. Photo Dan Toulgoet They pine for pizza, love themselves a downward dog, watch Netflix and even enjoy the occasional cup of joe.
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