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His Highness the Aga Khan (left) with UBC president and vice-chancellor Santa Ono at a joint ceremony in Vancouver Friday where UBC and SFU each awarded him with an honorary doctorate of law degree.

On the heels of his narrow victory in Vancouver's dramatic mayoral race, observers say Kennedy Stewart's biggest challenge will be leading a council fractured across party lines as he tries to deliver on platform promises like increasing housing supply.

In the closest mayoral race the island’s ever seen, decided by a matter of two votes, Bowen has elected Gary Ander as mayor.

Telus CEO and president Darren Entwistle | submitted Telus Corp. is donating $120 million to launch a foundation that helps vulnerable youth.

Cucumbers. Photo Shutterstock The Public Health Agency of Canada says an investigation is underway into an outbreak of salmonella infections involving five provinces, mostly in western Canada.

Malcolm Brodie Mayor Malcolm Brodie gives speech on election night. Photo: Kate Gardiner/Richmond News Incumbent Malcolm Brodie is poised to become Richmond’s longest-serving mayor after winning a seventh term Saturday night.

greasy Burnaby mayor-elect Mike Hurley speaks to his supporters Saturday night. Photograph By KELVIN GAWLEY For the first time since 1987, Derek Corrigan will not be a member of Burnaby City Council.

West Vancouver’s next mayor, Mary-Ann Booth. photo supplied Mary-Ann Booth has been elected mayor of the District of West Vancouver by just 21 votes.

Kennedy Stewart is the new mayor of Vancouver. Photo supplied The battle between the two Kens - Kennedy Stewart and Ken Sim - was too close to call the night of October 20th.

Vancouver’s new city council. Photos supplied Vancouver elected a new city council into office on October 20th, and eight of our ten councillors are women.