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Legislation re-establishing human rights commissioner due in B.C. this fall

Legislation re-establishing human rights commissioner due in B.C. this fall

Photo Shutterstock The British Columbia government says it will introduce amendments to the Human Rights Code when the legislature resumes sitting this fall.
5 fun events to check out on this long weekend in Vancouver

5 fun events to check out on this long weekend in Vancouver

The B.C. Day long weekend is here and if you don't already have plans here are a few ideas about how to enjoy the next couple of days in Vancouver. Photo Melissa Shaw Watch the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display on Saturday.
Vancouver records worst week for overdose deaths this year

Vancouver records worst week for overdose deaths this year

A total of 11 people died last week in Vancouver of a suspected drug overdose, which was the worst week on record this year.
Richmond bog fire could smoulder for years

Richmond bog fire could smoulder for years

The wildfire on the Department of National Defense (DND) lands in central Richmond has been contained but could burn underground for weeks, months or even years, according to experts in the field.
This Facebook page is stirring up debate on development in the Lower Mainland

This Facebook page is stirring up debate on development in the Lower Mainland

The New Westminster Citizens Against Overdevelopment group has attracted more than 600 followers since in was created in May.
Metro Vancouver home sales see coolest July in 18 years

Metro Vancouver home sales see coolest July in 18 years

July may have been scorching in terms of the weather, but the real estate market was decidedly cool, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
Police release identity of woman found dead in Granville Street apartment

Police release identity of woman found dead in Granville Street apartment

Photograph By FILE The VPD has identified the victim of the city’s 13 homicide as 31-year-old Chelsea Lynn De Forge of Vancouver.
Man found in garbage truck compactor dies from injuries

Man found in garbage truck compactor dies from injuries

A man is dead after he was pulled Wednesday from the trash-compacting box of a garbage truck in downtown Victoria.
Police searching for a third suspect after thefts at Canada Line stations

Police searching for a third suspect after thefts at Canada Line stations

Photo of Auras Yanis Raducanu Metro Vancouver Transit Police Metro Vancouver Transit Police have arrested two people after a series of distraction thefts at stations along the Canada Line and are looking for a third person.
Pro-pipeline group forms vigilante protester camp 'eviction committee'

Pro-pipeline group forms vigilante protester camp 'eviction committee'

An Alberta-based pro-pipeline group is threatening a vigilante eviction of pipeline protesters on Burnaby Mountain – prompting police to urge the public not to take the law into their own hands.