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Richmond senior shocked by massive condo assessment spike

Richmond senior shocked by massive condo assessment spike

The value of this Richmond senior's two-bedroom unit has increased by 37 per cent — more than four times the average increase for condos across the city.
Watch Vancouver police chief calm agitated man at public meeting (VIDEO)

Watch Vancouver police chief calm agitated man at public meeting (VIDEO)

A visiting deputy police chief from Ohio got a front-row seat Thursday to watch Police Chief Adam Palmer do what so many of his officers do on a daily basis—calm down an agitated person and address his concerns without using force.
Backlash builds over B.C. homeowner speculation tax form

Backlash builds over B.C. homeowner speculation tax form

The B.C. NDP is scrambling to respond to backlash over its surprise announcement that all homeowners in B.C.’s urban centres will be treated like speculators unless they fill out a tax exemption to declare otherwise.
BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says fraudsters posing as employees of the Crown utility conned customers out of thousands of dollars last year, making it the most scam-ridden period since frauds started gaining momentum in 2014.
Is the future bright for Vancouver renters?

Is the future bright for Vancouver renters?

Karen Sawatzky, a life-long renter, talks about what she feels the City of Vancouver’s Renters Advisory Committee accomplished over its tenure and what she thinks about the future for renters in Vancouver.
Over 50 per cent of Canadians believe in the 'right to be forgotten'

Over 50 per cent of Canadians believe in the 'right to be forgotten'

It may seem like a strange concept, but the 'right to forgotten' exists in parts of the world. In fact, the European Union grants citizens the right.
Vancouver councillors unanimously approve motion declaring climate emergency

Vancouver councillors unanimously approve motion declaring climate emergency

Vancouver city councillors have voted to join cities such as Los Angeles and London in declaring a climate emergency.
Travel advisory: Canadians warned of 'state of emergency' in Jamaica

Travel advisory: Canadians warned of 'state of emergency' in Jamaica

The Government of Canada has issued a Jamaica travel advisory after a state of emergency was declared in the country that includee Montego Bay.
Upcoming report plans to be benchmark for state of cycling in Metro Vancouver

Upcoming report plans to be benchmark for state of cycling in Metro Vancouver

The advocacy group HUB Cycling is teaming up with TransLink and 21 municipalities across Metro Vancouver to produce the first comprehensive report on the state of cycling in the region.
Dash cam captures insane footage of car flipping over a Metro Vancouver overpass

Dash cam captures insane footage of car flipping over a Metro Vancouver overpass

Coquitlam RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle accident that sent a 74-year-old woman to hospital after her car flipped over on the Brunette overpass.