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Vancouver forecast calls for bright sunshine and warm temperatures all week

Vancouver forecast calls for bright sunshine and warm temperatures all week

Last week, the Vancouver weather forecast included plenty of unseasonably cold temperatures. Luckily, this week's forecast is decidedly warmer, with highs of 15°C predicted throughout the week.
Vancouver voters to answer $300-million question

Vancouver voters to answer $300-million question

In addition to voting for the mayor and council, school board trustees and park board commissioners on Oct. 20, voters will also be asked to weigh in on whether or not the city should borrow money to complete a number of projects.
84% of units in mixed-use development proposed for Strathcona site are 3-bedroom

84% of units in mixed-use development proposed for Strathcona site are 3-bedroom

The majority of homes envisioned in a four-storey, mixed-use development proposed for a property between 1102 and 1138 East Georgia Street near Glen Drive are three-bedroom units.
Over 80 property owners told Canada Line construction compensation delayed until 2019 at least

Over 80 property owners told Canada Line construction compensation delayed until 2019 at least

More than 80 owners of properties and small businesses who suffered through noise, dust and fencing that impeded customer access while the Canada Line was being built along Cambie Street between 2005 and 2009 must wait until at least next year to get compensation.
Man arrested for setting fire to couches in a Metro Vancouver police station

Man arrested for setting fire to couches in a Metro Vancouver police station

A man was arrested after setting a fire in the Delta Police Public Safety Building in North Delta Saturday. The man started a fire on the couches in the lobby at approximately 1:30 p.m., according to Delta police.
There is a secret network of underground tunnels for frogs under BC highways

There is a secret network of underground tunnels for frogs under BC highways

While it may be the strangest thing you hear about today, there are secret underground tunnels built under BC highways for amphibians.
This story of Syrian refugees feeding a local family will warm your cold, dead heart

This story of Syrian refugees feeding a local family will warm your cold, dead heart

Dave Gaskill from Nanaimo shared a heartwarming story on Facebook this week. Now shared more than 10,000 times, it offers hope in a time when we all could use a little bit more of it.
Air Canada and WestJet hike up their checked baggage fees starting today

Air Canada and WestJet hike up their checked baggage fees starting today

Starting on Friday, October 5th WestJet and Air Canada airlines are increasing the cost of their baggage fees on all of their checked luggage.
Burnaby demands Trans Mountain's razor wire boom be removed from Burrard Inlet

Burnaby demands Trans Mountain's razor wire boom be removed from Burrard Inlet

The City of Burnaby wants boom topped with razor wire removed from Burrard Inlet.
B.C. rec. league hockey player dies after ramming boards

B.C. rec. league hockey player dies after ramming boards

A young British Columbia hockey player who died after slamming into the boards during a game in Langley, B.C., is being remembered by a teammate as a "gentle giant," and "one of the best players out there."