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B.C. speculation tax creating housing space, generating revenue, says finance minister

B.C. speculation tax creating housing space, generating revenue, says finance minister

B.C.’s speculation tax is increasing housing stock and generating revenue for housing creation, Finance Minister Carole James said Sept. 12.
So long, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for 7 days of rainfall

So long, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for 7 days of rainfall

While Wednesday saw a brief respite from wet weather, the Vancouver weather forecast calls for a great deal of rainfall this week beginning on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Report warns of 3 Trans Mountain 'hot spots' in Burnaby

Report warns of 3 Trans Mountain 'hot spots' in Burnaby

A new report identified seven “troubling hot spots” along the Trans Mountain pipeline’s proposed route, three of which are in Burnaby.
Richmond trampoline park facing another lawsuit

Richmond trampoline park facing another lawsuit

Another lawsuit has been filed against a Richmond trampoline park, this time by a customer who allegedly got severely injured.
Highway detectors in B.C. are intercepting Bluetooth signals

Highway detectors in B.C. are intercepting Bluetooth signals

The B.C. government has been intercepting Bluetooth signals from technology in people’s vehicles to study traffic patterns but stresses there is no risk of breaches of private data.
Liberal election plane damaged in B.C. after media bus drives under wing

Liberal election plane damaged in B.C. after media bus drives under wing

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's election plane sustained some damage in Victoria after a media bus drove under one of its wings Wednesday night.
Legendary Vancouver photographer Fred Herzog dies at 88

Legendary Vancouver photographer Fred Herzog dies at 88

Known for his vibrant, compelling shots of Vancouver's streets and people, the Equinox Gallery confirmed Fred Herzog's death on an Instagram post.
This Friday the 13th coincides with a spectacular Full Harvest Moon

This Friday the 13th coincides with a spectacular Full Harvest Moon

The fear of Friday the 13th is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia, but it's unclear exactly why or when the fear of the day first developed.
Vancouver doctor says vending-machine opioids a cheap way to save lives

Vancouver doctor says vending-machine opioids a cheap way to save lives

A doctor whose focus is on public health says he will soon be dispensing opioids through a vending machine in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in order to prevent overdoses from fentanyl-laced street drugs.
Woman charged with seven counts of luggage theft at YVR

Woman charged with seven counts of luggage theft at YVR

Another arrest has been made in connection with luggage thefts at Vancouver International Airport.
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