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5 things that happened in Vancouver this week that you need to know about

5 things that happened in Vancouver this week that you need to know about

Here's what you may have missed over the past week...
Fake boss scam on WeChat making the rounds, warn Metro Vancouver police

Fake boss scam on WeChat making the rounds, warn Metro Vancouver police

The scam involves a newly-hired employee being asked over the app to open a bank account for their employer
Canada ranked #6 country in the world for dating

Canada ranked #6 country in the world for dating

Each country was scored on five attributes: friendliness, fun, sexiness, trustworthiness and approachability.
Storm warning: Environment Canada calls for snow, freezing rain, strong winds

Storm warning: Environment Canada calls for snow, freezing rain, strong winds

It's still not over.
SkyTrain station shut down due to track issue: TransLink

SkyTrain station shut down due to track issue: TransLink

Customers travelling in or out of the downtown area will need to disembark at the station.
Burnaby sees region's worst drop in its already-terrible vacancy rate

Burnaby sees region's worst drop in its already-terrible vacancy rate

Burnaby has set a dubious mark when it comes to available rental housing, pushing local rents even higher
Councillor seeks protection of low-income rental housing near new St. Paul's site

Councillor seeks protection of low-income rental housing near new St. Paul's site

"[T]he social and economic impacts of a massive development like St. Paul’s could be catastrophic for low-income residents living in nearby neighbourhoods."
Here's how you save heat – and money – in winter

Here's how you save heat – and money – in winter

A few tips for setting your thermostat so you're not burning money
Death-row dog Punky to be euthanized next week

Death-row dog Punky to be euthanized next week

Punky was ordered destroyed by a provincial court judge more than two years ago and has been in Vancouver’s city pound ever since. 
SkyTrain delays, downed trolley wires and more TransLink issues for Friday's commute

SkyTrain delays, downed trolley wires and more TransLink issues for Friday's commute

This week's snowy conditions continue to have an impact on TransLink service across Metro Vancouver, as Friday morning's commute is already hampered by SkyTrain delays and bus issues.
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