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North Vancouver may ban smoking in all parks, plazas, and paths

North Vancouver may ban smoking in all parks, plazas, and paths

Whether it’s lighting a dart, puffing on pot or leaving a vapour trail, the City of North Vancouver could soon be cracking down on where people can smoke.
Has Hootsuite hit its business ceiling in B.C.?

Has Hootsuite hit its business ceiling in B.C.?

Hootsuite still finds itself in an unenviable position after competitors were scooped up over the years by American tech giants.
GoFundMe launched for Pastor killed in tragic Peach Arch border crash

GoFundMe launched for Pastor killed in tragic Peach Arch border crash

On Thursday, May 2, Rev. Tom Cheung was killed after the minivan he was driving and a Porsche SUV collided and caught fire.
Blood-donor deferral period for gay men cut to three months

Blood-donor deferral period for gay men cut to three months

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says men who have sex with men will be able to give blood after a deferral period of three months, down from a year.
These 35 B.C. intersections will issue automatic tickets to speeders this summer (Map)

These 35 B.C. intersections will issue automatic tickets to speeders this summer (Map)

Leadfoots beware: the Government of British Columbia is cracking down on dangerous driving this summer with an automatic ticketing system.
18-month-old rescued from cold B.C. waters by mystery 'guardian angel' bystander

18-month-old rescued from cold B.C. waters by mystery 'guardian angel' bystander

Mounties in Squamish say an 18-month-old girl who fell into the cold waters of Howe Sound was rescued by a bystander.
The politics of banning shark fin in Vancouver

The politics of banning shark fin in Vancouver

Remember that day long ago when then-city councillor Kerry Jang stood up in the council chamber with two packages of shark fin in his hands?
Report highlights role of luxury car sales in B.C. money laundering

Report highlights role of luxury car sales in B.C. money laundering

B.C. auto dealers are reporting being “in the middle of money laundering” activities in the province, according to newly released information.
New pedestrian bridge will connect Metrotown Skytrain Station with mall

New pedestrian bridge will connect Metrotown Skytrain Station with mall

While the idea has been "up in the air" for years, the City of Burnaby has confirmed that it will replace the Metrotown pedestrian bridge.
Travel advisory: Canadians urged to avoid all travel to parts of the Philippines

Travel advisory: Canadians urged to avoid all travel to parts of the Philippines

The Canadian Government has issued a travel advisory for the Philippines due to the threat of terrorism and the high level of crime.
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