Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

Feds investing $175m in B.C. firm developing COVID-19 treatment

Feds investing $175m in B.C. firm developing COVID-19 treatment

A Vancouver-based life sciences company is getting a boost from Ottawa in the fight against COVID-19
Read more >
RCMP recover bodies of two children after car drives off road in Chilliwack

RCMP recover bodies of two children after car drives off road in Chilliwack

Police were called Sunday afternoon after a side-by-side vehicle went off a service road and into water
Read more >
Here, read this week's V.I.A. newspaper

Here, read this week's V.I.A. newspaper

Issue 4
Read more >
35 inspirational murals that will make you feel proud to live in Vancouver

35 inspirational murals that will make you feel proud to live in Vancouver

From plain, boring plywood to colourful messages of hope and gratitude.
Read more >
'No room for cutting corners' — Metro Vancouver salons prepare for safe return to business

'No room for cutting corners' — Metro Vancouver salons prepare for safe return to business

Among the considerations is physical distancing, mask wearing for clients and technicians, cleaning and sanitizing as well as how to satisfy pent-up demand for hair cuts, colouring and other services once doors open.
Read more >
North Vancouver museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

North Vancouver museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

The backgrounds they’ve selected range from historical postcards and photographs – such as an early image of Lonsdale Avenue and North Van’s former Streetcar No. 153 – to contemporary images of the Community History Centre in North Vancouver.
Read more >
This 100th birthday girl got a visit from dashing Burnaby firefighters (VIDEO)

This 100th birthday girl got a visit from dashing Burnaby firefighters (VIDEO)

“It's tearing me up right now when I picture how happy and surprised she was,” says her son.
Read more >
Metro Vancouverites favour government help for smaller B.C. tourism, service companies during pandemic

Metro Vancouverites favour government help for smaller B.C. tourism, service companies during pandemic

Seven in 10 Metro Vancouverites believe individual boutiques and stores should receive some financial assistance from governments in order to ward off bankruptcy.
Read more >
Wondering how long the line-up for the grocery store is? This new Vancouver-based website tells you

Wondering how long the line-up for the grocery store is? This new Vancouver-based website tells you

Female-founded Howbsy.com uses crowd-sourced data to offer a heads-up about how long you’ll need to wait for essential services.
Read more >
A North Vancouver traffic circle caretaker created a special COVID-19 themed display

A North Vancouver traffic circle caretaker created a special COVID-19 themed display

The new sign includes a board stretching six feet to show proper physical distancing protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic, messages such as “Stay Safe – Stay Home."
Read more >