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Vancouver needs to spend $1 billion to prepare for one metre rise in sea level

Vancouver needs to spend $1 billion to prepare for one metre rise in sea level

The City of Vancouver will have to spend roughly $1 billion over the next 82 years on infrastructure to prepare for an anticipated sea level rise of at least one metre by the year 2100, city council heard Wednesday.
Targeted shooting in East Vancouver the city's 12th homicide of 2018 (UPDATED)

Targeted shooting in East Vancouver the city's 12th homicide of 2018 (UPDATED)

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in East Vancouver Wednesday night, and they believe the victim was targeted.
Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks 'amicably' agree to part ways

Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks 'amicably' agree to part ways

Vancouver Canucks/Facebook The Vancouver Canucks and president of hockey operations Trevor Linden have "amicably" agreed to part ways, the team announced Wednesday.
SFU study: Vancouver housing market most unaffordable in North America

SFU study: Vancouver housing market most unaffordable in North America

Vancouver has the most unaffordable real estate market in North America, according to an affordability index created by Andy Yan, director of The City Program at SFU.
TransLink adds more service for the Celebration of Lights fireworks

TransLink adds more service for the Celebration of Lights fireworks

TransLink has added extra service and extended hours to accommodate the crowds attending the Honda Celebration of Lights fireworks festival in Vancouver. The fireworks on July 28, August 1 and August 4 attract about 1.
B.C. property buyers must give more details in measure aimed at tax evasion

B.C. property buyers must give more details in measure aimed at tax evasion

Photo Pexels The British Columbia government is closing a loophole in an effort to avoid tax evasion in real estate.
Burnaby RCMP investigating pipeline protester for alleged assault

Burnaby RCMP investigating pipeline protester for alleged assault

Burnaby police are investigating after two pro-pipeline advocates were allegedly assaulted on Burnaby Mountain Monday evening.
Outdoor pools, water parks open longer to help Vancouverites cool off

Outdoor pools, water parks open longer to help Vancouverites cool off

Vancouver’s water parks will all be open by Saturday. Photo Rebecca Blisset Outdoor pools and water parks in Vancouver will be open longer help Vancouverites cope with the hot weather.
B.C. expands campfire bans amid wildfires and heat warnings

B.C. expands campfire bans amid wildfires and heat warnings

More campfire bans are being imposed as the fire danger rating rises along with temperatures in British Columbia.
Vancouver council approves 400-foot tower that partially blocks North Shore mountain views

Vancouver council approves 400-foot tower that partially blocks North Shore mountain views

Vancouver city council voted 6-3 to allow provincial Crown corporation PavCo to build a 40-storey residential tower on Pacific Boulevard, between Rogers Arena and B.C. Place Stadium.