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Step into the magic at Canada's largest winter festival in Vancouver (Photos)

Step into the magic at Canada's largest winter festival in Vancouver (Photos)

Delighting guests with breathtaking displays and activities galore, the Aurora Winter Festival opened on Thursday, Nov. 22 in Vancouver.
TransLink: Frozen trolley wires cause major delays on Vancouver buses

TransLink: Frozen trolley wires cause major delays on Vancouver buses

Temperatures fell to a chilly minus two overnight, and caused rider mayhem on Vancouver buses. TransLink stated that the freezing temperatures caused the trolley wires to freeze; however, the frozen wires weren't entirely to blame for the lengthy delays.
North Vancouver high school locks washrooms to stop student vaping

North Vancouver high school locks washrooms to stop student vaping

The mother of a North Vancouver teen says she’s unimpressed with a decision by Seycove Secondary to lock two out of three school washrooms in response to student vaping.
City of Vancouver seeking nominations for heritage awards

City of Vancouver seeking nominations for heritage awards

If you know of an individual or group who’s made their mark on heritage conservation in Vancouver, the City wants to know about it. Nominations are being sought for this year’s Heritage Awards.
Court battle underway for murdered West Vancouver millionaire's fortune

Court battle underway for murdered West Vancouver millionaire's fortune

A trial to determine who will inherit the $16-million estate of a West Vancouver businessman killed in 2015 is underway in B.C. Supreme Court.
Opinion: Naive politicians will keep Metro Vancouver tenants in turmoil

Opinion: Naive politicians will keep Metro Vancouver tenants in turmoil

The Metro Vancouver area is a tough environment for tenants and it is about to get a whole lot worse because provincial and civic politicians are rushing to help.
Santa Claus is coming to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Market

Santa Claus is coming to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Market

Amongst the hustle and bustle of the Downtown Eastside Market -- soon to be renamed Four Directions trading post –- something special is happening.
Vancouver consumes the least cannabis in Canada, according to sewage

Vancouver consumes the least cannabis in Canada, according to sewage

Statistics Canada has released a report that measures the consumption of cannabis in major Canadian cities based on sewage analysis.
Vancouver police release sketch of suspect in sex assault in East Van park

Vancouver police release sketch of suspect in sex assault in East Van park

Vancouver police have released a composite sketch of the suspect in a sex assault last week at an East Van park and are appealing for anyone who may recognize the man to call investigators.
Gastown development involves preserving facade of historic McConnell Block

Gastown development involves preserving facade of historic McConnell Block

A development application that would see the two-storey façade of historic McConnell Block at 323 Carrall St. saved and restored, with a seven-storey building constructed behind it, goes before the Development Permit Board Dec. 10.