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Two ferry workers fell into the ocean during a drill, gear failure blamed

Two ferry workers fell into the ocean during a drill, gear failure blamed

The Queen of Cumberland runs between Swartz Bay and the Southern Gulf Islands. Photograph Submitted The tables were turned on two B.C.
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Dual condo buildings proposed for four single-family lots in Marpole

Dual condo buildings proposed for four single-family lots in Marpole

This pair of condo buildings is proposed by iFortune Homes for West 59th Avenue at Yukon Street, overlooking Winona Park.
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CBC says it will carry on with destruction of broadcast archives once digitized

CBC says it will carry on with destruction of broadcast archives once digitized

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette A charitable group dedicated to preserving the country's broadcasting heritage is calling on the CBC to stop destroying original television and radio broadcast materials as it moves to digitize the content.
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B.C. to spend $1.9 billion to help build rental housing over the next decade

B.C. to spend $1.9 billion to help build rental housing over the next decade

Photo Pexels The B.C. government is investing $1.9 billion over the next 10 years to help build 14,000 affordable homes for renters.
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Blood donor keeps on giving — even at 95

Blood donor keeps on giving — even at 95

She's the oldest blood donor in Canada!
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Elderly Richmond pedestrian struck by SUV

Elderly Richmond pedestrian struck by SUV

One corner of the Blundell Road at No. 3 Road intersection. Image: Google Maps A 76-year-old Richmond woman was struck by an SUV near Blundell Road and No. 3 Road Tuesday afternoon. Mounties responded to a call around 4:30 p.m.
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Author helps Chinese residents navigate new life in Vancouver — from brunch to Wreck Beach

Author helps Chinese residents navigate new life in Vancouver — from brunch to Wreck Beach

Vancouver ESL teacher Kari Karlsbjerg’s book My New Life in Vancouver aims to help new Chinese Vancouverites transition to life on the West Coast.
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Has the foreign buyer tax made homes more affordable?

Has the foreign buyer tax made homes more affordable?

Only five per cent of British Columbians think that taxing foreign buyers on real estate purchases has resulted in homes becoming more affordable, according to a survey released this week by real estate website Zoocasa.
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Vancouver watering restrictions begin early this year

Vancouver watering restrictions begin early this year

The city is cutting lawn watering at residential homes down from three days a week to two. City council approved a new Drinking Water Conservation By-Law today (April 18) to align with the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan .
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B.C. says it will file pipeline reference case in Appeal Court by April 30

B.C. says it will file pipeline reference case in Appeal Court by April 30

A sign warning of an underground petroleum pipeline is seen on a fence at Kinder Morgan’s facility.
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