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Black Friday sales mean heavy traffic, warns YVR Airport

Black Friday sales mean heavy traffic, warns YVR Airport

Big Black Friday sales at a popular mall are expected to cause traffic delays for anyone heading in or out of Vancouver International Airport.
'Loud rumble': 2.2 magnitude earthquake strikes B.C. interior

'Loud rumble': 2.2 magnitude earthquake strikes B.C. interior

The earthquake struck at a depth of eight kilometres and was lightly felt throughout the South Okanagan, according to the federal government.
Customer complaints against Vancouver’s Telus surge 71%

Customer complaints against Vancouver’s Telus surge 71%

Complaints against Vancouver-based telecom giant Telus jumped 70.6% this year over last.
Vancouver council approves measures to encourage development of rental housing

Vancouver council approves measures to encourage development of rental housing

Vancouver city council has approved a host of measures aimed at improving Vancouver’s rental housing market.
Seven large tires mysteriously end up on a rocky B.C. beach

Seven large tires mysteriously end up on a rocky B.C. beach

Seven massive tires have washed ashore on a rocky beach south of Campbell River.
Vancouver bans plastic check-out bags as of January 2021

Vancouver bans plastic check-out bags as of January 2021

Vancouverites will have to start adjusting to living without getting plastic bags at the checkout of retail stores, or with take-out food.
Vancouver increases empty homes tax by 25% for 2020

Vancouver increases empty homes tax by 25% for 2020

Vancouver city council has increased the empty homes tax from one per cent to 1.25 per cent for the 2020 tax year.
Beloved B.C. mall Santa fired over questionable photos

Beloved B.C. mall Santa fired over questionable photos

Gary Haupt has been fired by Cherry Lane Mall for recent photos he took in his Santa costume on his personal time, and the community has rallied around him.
Gastown strata council posts land acknowledgment sign in condo building

Gastown strata council posts land acknowledgment sign in condo building

A Gastown strata council’s interest in doing something for reconciliation was realized when members held a ceremony to unveil a land acknowledgment sign Nov. 26.
More safe homes on the way for women, children escaping violence in B.C.

More safe homes on the way for women, children escaping violence in B.C.

More housing and transition spaces are on the way for women and children fleeing domestic violence in B.C. More affordable housing and transition spaces are on the way for women and children fleeing domestic violence in B.C.