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Paid parking goes into effect at Metropolis at Metrotown

Paid parking goes into effect at Metropolis at Metrotown

The free ride is over for some drivers at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown. Starting this week, some above-ground parking areas will have paid parking after a certain period of time.
Surrey sex worker, husband convicted in disabled man’s unlawful confinement

Surrey sex worker, husband convicted in disabled man’s unlawful confinement

A Surrey sex worker and her husband have been convicted of unlawful confinement in the case of a handicapped man who wanted a threesome with the woman and another sex worker.
RCMP buy a ferry ticket to Metro Vancouver with their own money for bike thief

RCMP buy a ferry ticket to Metro Vancouver with their own money for bike thief

A man who has 11 warrants in Alberta and is a suspect in several violent offences there was ushered out of Nanaimo by RCMP officers who bought him a ferry ticket to the mainland with their own money.
New driver in $462K sports car caught doing 151 km/h in an 80 zone

New driver in $462K sports car caught doing 151 km/h in an 80 zone

Squamish RCMP Traffic Services officers impounded five vehicles on Saturday, including a 2018 McLaren 720S worth approximately $462,000.
Playland is unveiling a massive 43 ft. tall ride ride this weekend

Playland is unveiling a massive 43 ft. tall ride ride this weekend

Playland opened on Saturday, May 4 for the 2019 season and announced that it is adding another ride to its amusement roster
Another emergency alert test is coming to B.C. cellphones, TVs and radios this week

Another emergency alert test is coming to B.C. cellphones, TVs and radios this week

On Wednesday, May 8 at 1:55 p.m., another round of emergency alert testing will come to radio and TV stations, as well as to some cellphones.
Major housing development planned on Indigenous land in heart of Vancouver

Major housing development planned on Indigenous land in heart of Vancouver

The project is in its very early stages but if all goes as planned, the Squamish Nation will build about 3,000 housing units in a project that promises to answer some of the region's urgent housing needs at the same time that it presents a test of reconciliation.
See inside the Lower Mainland's first capsule hotel (Photos)

See inside the Lower Mainland's first capsule hotel (Photos)

The first “capsule” or pod hotel in the Lower Mainland is getting ready to open its doors in Richmond. Panda Pod Hotel, located on No.
Family spotted goose-stepping through Metro Vancouver

Family spotted goose-stepping through Metro Vancouver

This family of geese were spotted waddling along Granville Avenue, near No. 3 Road, on Thursday. Photo: Myriah Hayward Don’t be too concerned if you see families of geese and ducks waddling across Metro Vancouver roads at this time of year.
This Metro Vancouver SkyTrain map has a Star Wars theme for May 4

This Metro Vancouver SkyTrain map has a Star Wars theme for May 4

TransLink has taken inspiration from a galaxy, far, far away recreating its SkyTrain travel map with a Star Wars theme to mark May 4. The date is internationally known for celebrating George Lucas' epic space-opera films.
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