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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 >

Soaring Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to drop this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices saw a record price hike over the weekend, with prices climbing 11 cents per litre by Sunday after an increase on Saturday.

Dec 17, 2018 10:56 AM Read more >

Airlines may have to compensate passengers up to $2,400 for delays, cancellations

Air passengers who are bumped from overbooked flights or forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 in compensation under proposed regulations for the government's long-promised passenger bill of rights.

Dec 17, 2018 9:50 AM Read more >

Winter alert: Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of snowfall this week

While the department isn't calling for snow on the big day, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a chance of flurries this week.

Dec 17, 2018 9:23 AM Read more >

We're finally going to know what's going to happen to the Massey Tunnel

The long awaited technical review on the future and fate of the George Massey tunnel will be released Monday, Dec. 17.

Dec 17, 2018 6:41 AM Read more >

'Intoxicated' man dies after falling from Victoria bridge

Police in British Columbia's capital say a man has died after climbing the railing of a bridge and losing his balance.

Dec 16, 2018 8:58 AM Read more >

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