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'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal. In a ruling released this morning, the court said the National Energy Board did not properly consult First Nations about Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline project.
UPDATED: Feds halt Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval

UPDATED: Feds halt Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval

The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed the approval of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Thousands of short term rentals in Vancouver have until Friday to get their licence

Thousands of short term rentals in Vancouver have until Friday to get their licence

New and existing short term rental hosts in Vancouver have until Friday, Aug. 31 to obtain a business licence. Starting Sept. 1 anyone advertising a short-term rental without a business licence will be subject of fines up to $1,000, prosecution or other enforcement.
Motorcyclist deaths more than double in B.C.

Motorcyclist deaths more than double in B.C.

This summer has seen a significant spike in motorcycle deaths in B.C. Since January, 30 people have died in motorcycle crashes, with 18 deaths in July alone.
How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

Canada has a growing but still somewhat untapped domestic labour resource to draw from: First Nations. It is the one demographic in Canada that is defying a general greying trend.
Mountain biker possibly paralyzed after crashing on unsanctioned trail

Mountain biker possibly paralyzed after crashing on unsanctioned trail

A mountain biker in his mid-30s who was visiting the North Shore could be facing permanent paralysis after a crash on an unsanctioned trail on Mount Seymour Tuesday night.
Old-school pickpocket wanted in West Vancouver

Old-school pickpocket wanted in West Vancouver

A West Vancouver pickpocket has earned the dubious distinction of being featured in Crime Stopper’s “Crime of the Week.”
City of North Van to require that pot shop visitors sign in

City of North Van to require that pot shop visitors sign in

Photo Shutterstock The days of signing into medicinal pot shops as Anita Bonghit may be over in the City of North Vancouver.
B.C. First Nations group stand firm on Trans Mountain pipeline before vote

B.C. First Nations group stand firm on Trans Mountain pipeline before vote

In this April 16, 2018 photo, the Grand Chief of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, Stewart Phillip, gives a news conference with indigenous leaders and politicians opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline in Vancouver, C
2018 B.C. wildfire season is officially the worst on record

2018 B.C. wildfire season is officially the worst on record

More hectares of B.C. forests have burned this year than ever before. Should Metro Vancouver issue one more air quality advisory before the end of the 2018, that too will set a new record.