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Yoga innovator’s death ruled a fentanyl overdose

Yoga innovator’s death ruled a fentanyl overdose

Stone, 42, was found unconscious in his vehicle by police on July 14, 2017, after he had been reported missing.
Rail manager guilty in case of train left on B.C. mountainside without handbrakes

Rail manager guilty in case of train left on B.C. mountainside without handbrakes

A manager with Canadian Pacific Railway has been found guilty for his role in illegally parking a freight train carrying explosive materials on the mountainside above Revelstoke, B.C.
Ottawa looking at stricter handgun controls to stem violence, Goodale says

Ottawa looking at stricter handgun controls to stem violence, Goodale says

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale arrives to appear as a witness at a House of Commons standing committee on immigration in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
This map of water fountains in Vancouver can help you beat the heat

This map of water fountains in Vancouver can help you beat the heat

Photo City of Vancouver map Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Vancouver with temperatures expected to reach 29 degrees celsius.
Vancouver Alternative Pride announces full 2018 lineup

Vancouver Alternative Pride announces full 2018 lineup

Photo VAL The third annual Alternative Pride features 15 events with performances from over 100 artists over six days in August. Alternative Pride is produced by artist collective Vancouver Art and Leisure (VAL).
Woman dies after becoming trapped in clothing donation bin in Vancouver

Woman dies after becoming trapped in clothing donation bin in Vancouver

Photograph By FILE A woman in her 30s has died after becoming stuck in the door of a clothing recycling bin on Vancouver's west side. Vancouver police confirm it happened around 4 a.m. Monday.
This group is bringing a big outdoor brass band festival to Vancouver

This group is bringing a big outdoor brass band festival to Vancouver

Another tale from the wild world of local crowdfunding campaigns...
City councillor wants more data on short-term rentals in Vancouver

City councillor wants more data on short-term rentals in Vancouver

A Vancouver councillor who voted against the City’s short-term rental licensing and taxation program is calling for data on the results so far.
Former flight attendant returns to YVR to continue exposure of sexual harassment

Former flight attendant returns to YVR to continue exposure of sexual harassment

A former WestJet flight attendant returned to Vancouver International Airport on Friday, after previously being asked to leave during her campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment in the airline industry.
B.C. First Nations seek injunction to halt Site C project on Peace River

B.C. First Nations seek injunction to halt Site C project on Peace River

Photo – rendering of BC Hydro’s Site C dam project Credit BC Hydro A lawyer for First Nations aiming to stop work on the Site C dam says there's no remedy besides taking the project "out of the ground" in northeastern British Columbia.