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3 species of termite-dwelling microbes named after Rush band members

3 species of termite-dwelling microbes named after Rush band members

UBC researchers say tiny organisms have long, hair-like flagella and bob about like the members of the prog-rock band Rush
Province rejects Lions Gate Bridge climbing business

Province rejects Lions Gate Bridge climbing business

Mainroad Group staffer Paul Welters gets a remote selfie atop the Lions Gate Bridge as traffic rushes by on the deck below. The province has rejected a plan to let tourists climb the bridge’s 110-metre ladders to the top.
City approves controversial modular housing for homeless in Marpole

City approves controversial modular housing for homeless in Marpole

Modular housing at Main and Terminal. Photo: City of Vancouver Earlier this month, Marpole residents protested the development of new temporary modular housing proposed for W 59th Ave and Heather St.
Olympic Village’s giant birds headed east for the winter

Olympic Village’s giant birds headed east for the winter

Skateboarders and kids blamed for public art’s wear and tear
YVR Airport just released a line of socks, here's why

YVR Airport just released a line of socks, here's why

Earlier this week, TransLink release a collection of clothing and household goods just in time for the holiday season.
Man rescued after being trapped on Whytecliff islet due to tides

Man rescued after being trapped on Whytecliff islet due to tides

West Vancouver’s Whytcliff Park where Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteers saved a stranded park visitor Friday morning. Photo Google Maps A Whytecliff Park visitor found himself between a rock and a wet place Friday morning.
Not guilty plea entered in fentanyl case allegedly connected to 9 overdoses

Not guilty plea entered in fentanyl case allegedly connected to 9 overdoses

A Delta man has entered a not guilty plea to two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance in connection with a high-profile South Delta fentanyl overdose case last year.
Missing dog walker found alive in bush

Missing dog walker found alive in bush

A Coquitlam woman who disappeared on Monday afternoon while walking three dogs in her care was found alive Wednesday morning.
5 Vancouverites awarded for volunteerism

5 Vancouverites awarded for volunteerism

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers honours the exceptional volunteer achievements of citizens across the country.
Bathtub races approved for English Bay next summer

Bathtub races approved for English Bay next summer

It's a go! There will be bathtub races at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver in the summer of 2018 as part of KitsFest.
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