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Transit strike: Complete bus shutdown for 3 days next week

Transit strike: Complete bus shutdown for 3 days next week

Now in its 20th day, the transit strike has escalated from a uniform ban to an overtime ban for bus operators, and will proceed with a full system shutdown.
Lowe's to close 34 "underperforming" stores in Canada, including three in B.C.

Lowe's to close 34 "underperforming" stores in Canada, including three in B.C.

Lowe's Companies Inc. said Wednesday it will close 34 "underperforming" stores across six provinces as part of a restructuring of its Canadian business.
City of North Vancouver pursues ‘living wage’ guarantee for its employees

City of North Vancouver pursues ‘living wage’ guarantee for its employees

The City of North Vancouver may soon become a living wage employer, meaning a significant pay hike for the lowest-paid staff and contractors.
East Vancouver property owner sues city over ownership of $17.7 million parking lot

East Vancouver property owner sues city over ownership of $17.7 million parking lot

An East Vancouver property owner has filed a civil lawsuit over ownership of a parking lot BC Assessment values at $17.7 million.
Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three visiting residents have been deported from the country, and three others are undergoing a status review related to a violent incident in Surrey that was caught on video.
B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

B.C. residents are frustrated and confused with cellphone contracts and billing, prompting a deeper review of consumer protection laws and expanded efforts to push the federal government for improvements.
Dear Vancouver, the suburbs are awesome too

Dear Vancouver, the suburbs are awesome too

Bob Kronbauer. Photo Dan Toulgoet After 12 years of running Vancouver Is Awesome while living in this city, as of today, I’m no longer a resident of it. I’m now a daily commuter to our office in Mount Pleasant.
'Me too': 1 out of every 20 women report non-spousal sexual assault to police

'Me too': 1 out of every 20 women report non-spousal sexual assault to police

A powerful image depicting a woman who has experienced non-spousal sexual assault has been put up around Vancouver to show the need for survivor support.
Iran’s ayatollahs spread fear to line pockets, says Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver

Iran’s ayatollahs spread fear to line pockets, says Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver

An Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver says she doesn’t want to fear Iran’s ayatollahs anymore, but she’s afraid for her mother and family as rioting continues to rock the their homeland.
'Vindictive' and 'malicious' Metro Vancouver blueberry farmers poisoned fields for new owners

'Vindictive' and 'malicious' Metro Vancouver blueberry farmers poisoned fields for new owners

A "vindictive" and "malicious" decision by two British Columbia blueberry farmers to poison their fields rather than hand over the farm in a court-ordered sale has cost the two men almost $3 million.