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Is modular housing the solution to end Vancouver’s homelessness crisis?

Is modular housing the solution to end Vancouver’s homelessness crisis?

If the number of temporary modular housing units opened across the city since last year’s homeless count is used to answer the question, then the easy math would suggest Vancouver will see a decrease in its homeless population.
Site of Canada's last volcano eruption is in an area of B.C. splendour

Site of Canada's last volcano eruption is in an area of B.C. splendour

The volcanic eruption was as brutal in its ferocity as the famous Vesuvius that buried Pompeii about 2,000 years ago - but this was in Canada.
Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Expedia has released their 2019 Family Travel Report that looks at travel habits of Canadian families with children ranging from toddlers to teenagers.
Trans newcomers to Metro Vancouver find safety in new online hub

Trans newcomers to Metro Vancouver find safety in new online hub

The non-profit group Mosaic launched a online hub for trans and gender diverse newcomers this week, filling a gap the organization says will help trans people settle in when they first arrive in Metro Vancouver.
Meng Wanzhou alleges her constitutional rights were breached by RCMP, CBSA

Meng Wanzhou alleges her constitutional rights were breached by RCMP, CBSA

The defence team for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has filed a notice of civil claim alleging "serious violations" of her constitutional rights, accusing officers of detaining and questioning her for three hours before notifying her of her arrest.
Residents evacuated from homeless encampment in Maple Ridge

Residents evacuated from homeless encampment in Maple Ridge

The provincial fire commissioner ordered the evacuation at the request of the city's fire chief, after three fires in the camp in just two days this week exploded propane cylinders and threatened the safety of residents.
Song remains the same for Vancouver music shop move: real estate

Song remains the same for Vancouver music shop move: real estate

Tapestry Music owner David Sabourin is preparing to move locations April 1
Survey says: Opinions about Commercial Drive change little over 20 years

Survey says: Opinions about Commercial Drive change little over 20 years

Much has changed in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood over the years — from housing prices to densification — but much has also stayed the same when it comes to people’s opinions about community issues.
These were the scams that duped Canadians out of $121 million in 2018

These were the scams that duped Canadians out of $121 million in 2018

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released its top 10 scam list for 2018 on Friday morning, and Canadians were duped out of more than $121 million last year thanks to dating scams, bogus skin cream ads and shoddy advice from otherwise trustworthy sources.
Deadbeat parents in B.C. face tougher rules for paying up as of today

Deadbeat parents in B.C. face tougher rules for paying up as of today

Life just got tougher for deadbeat parents in B.C. Changes to the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) came into effect today (March 1, 2019).