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Vancouver businessman David Sidoo charged in U.S. college bribery scandal

Vancouver businessman David Sidoo charged in U.S. college bribery scandal

A prominent Vancouver businessman and philanthropist is among 50 people charged in what United States authorities are alleging is the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted.
Burnaby to launch bike-sharing pilot program

Burnaby to launch bike-sharing pilot program

On Monday, Burnaby city council approved a recommendation from municipal staff to advance a request for qualification from potential bike-share operators.
Volunteers in Vancouver to tally homeless on streets and in shelters

Volunteers in Vancouver to tally homeless on streets and in shelters

Vancouver's annual homeless count is to begin tonight and will continue through all city neighbourhoods for 24 hours.
Burnaby’s tallest building ‘topped off’ as Brentwood megaproject grows

Burnaby’s tallest building ‘topped off’ as Brentwood megaproject grows

At a dizzying 614 feet, Tower Two is the tallest building in Burnaby (Tower One is the same height and is nearing completion). They are part of 11 residential buildings that will eventually be built on the site.
Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

As Vancouver’s opioid overdose crisis body count continues to mount, operators of the city’s only 24-hour addiction drop-in centre say city council potentially cutting their funding this week could cost lives.
Taxi driver charged with sexually assaulting female passenger in West Vancouver

Taxi driver charged with sexually assaulting female passenger in West Vancouver

A cab driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a female passenger in West Vancouver.
New 6.5 km walking and biking trail planned for West Vancouver

New 6.5 km walking and biking trail planned for West Vancouver

The District of West Vancouver is looking to build a 6.5-kilometre walking and biking trail linking the neighbourhoods above the Upper Levels Highway.
Vancouver ranks #2 for public transportation in Canada

Vancouver ranks #2 for public transportation in Canada

Toronto has been named the best city for public transportation in Canada for 2019. Vancouver came in second place on the index, with Montreal in third.
Fearless coyotes spotted hanging out in East Vancouver neighbourhood

Fearless coyotes spotted hanging out in East Vancouver neighbourhood

Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to a Vancouver resident who described a recent coyote sighting in East Vancouver that made him uneasy.
Artisan market for Britannia Beach South approved

Artisan market for Britannia Beach South approved

Momentum is swinging in favour of an artisan market slated for Britannia Beach South after it was granted a three-year temporary use permit.
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