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BC Ferries crew rescues boater caught in high winds and rough seas near Vancouver Island

A BC Ferries crew rescued a boater in high winds and rough seas on Monday night.

Dec 18, 2018 7:09 AM Read more >

North Vancouver hit-and-run suspect may be deported

North Vancouver RCMP say the driver who struck a pedestrian on Lonsdale Avenue Friday evening and fled the scene is now facing an impaired driving investigation.

Dec 18, 2018 6:55 AM Read more >

Here's a very special Vancouver t-shirt you might be interested in

Our latest t-shirt release is dedicated to one of the most maligned yet beloved pieces of architecture in our city: the Vancouver Special! It defines an era of construction as well as the makeup of a large portion of East Van to this day.

Dec 17, 2018 8:24 PM Read more >

Stricter drunk driving laws to take effect across Canada on Tuesday

New rules that increase penalties for drunk driving and expand police powers to demand breath samples take effect across Canada on Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2018 3:58 PM Read more >

Luv-A-Fair's logo designer shares his thoughts on this iconic Vancouver nightclub

Luv-A-Fair nightclub was a Vancouver institution from the early 1970s into the early 2000s. The designer of its logo from 1975 discusses his work on it, and his memories of the club.

Dec 17, 2018 3:52 PM Read more >

UBC student hopes to grow support for her ‘green roof’ bus shelter

A University of British Columbia urban forestry student is crowdfunding to build a prototype “green roof” bus shelter at UBC and further research of the design.

Dec 17, 2018 3:50 PM Read more >

City of Vancouver writes to province to repeal ‘school tax’ on $3M-plus homes

Mayor Kennedy Stewart has written to B.C. Premier John Horgan to request the provincial “school tax” on $3 million-plus homes be overturned.

Dec 17, 2018 3:49 PM Read more >

Smaller Delta-Richmond bridge or another tunnel could be on horizon

Commuters will have to go through the George Massey Tunnel for several more years, and perhaps permanently.

Dec 17, 2018 2:48 PM Read more >

Violent SkyTrain incident involves smashed cellphone, pepper spray

On Friday, December 14 a violent SkyTrain incident broke out on the Expo Line that involved a smashed cellphone and pepper spray.

Dec 17, 2018 1:05 PM Read more >

The bridge is dead: Massey Tunnel sticking around, with upgrades

The 10-lane bridge project that would have replaced the aging George Massey Tunnel won't proceed.

Dec 17, 2018 12:13 PM Read more >

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