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Fire in the West End has Thurlow Street closed for blocks

Fire in the West End has Thurlow Street closed for blocks

Thurlow Street is closed from Robson to Davie right now as firefighters work to maintain a Vancouver fire at the top of a building.
The world's deadliest mushroom is growing right now in 100 Vancouver locations

The world's deadliest mushroom is growing right now in 100 Vancouver locations

The BC Centre for Disease Control is advising mushroom lovers not to forage in urban areas of Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island because they could unwittingly reap a deadly harvest.
46-year-old man badly hurt in targeted shooting near Vancouver's DTES

46-year-old man badly hurt in targeted shooting near Vancouver's DTES

A man has been seriously injured in what Vancouver police say was a targeted shooting. It happened on the edge of the city's Downtown Eastside just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
BC's cheapest airline to launch flights to Puerto Vallarta for only $159 CAD

BC's cheapest airline to launch flights to Puerto Vallarta for only $159 CAD

WestJet's discount carrier, Swoop, just announced that they are offering service into Mexico with the addition of four new routes serving the cities of Cancún, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
Burnaby will be home to B.C.'s first official rental zoning, but not without challenges

Burnaby will be home to B.C.'s first official rental zoning, but not without challenges

As the City of Burnaby charges ahead with plans to become the first B.C. municipality to use new rental zoning powers, a local housing expert warns the plan is likely to run into unexpected challenges.
Here's what your landlord can and can't do with a rental increase in BC

Here's what your landlord can and can't do with a rental increase in BC

On Wednesday, September 26th, Premier John Horgan announced that the government would accept the recommendations that were made from the province’s rental housing task force. As a result, the annual allowable rental increase for landlords in 2019 will be set at 2.5 per cent.
Why this one-legged turkey named Gertie is the luckiest bird in B.C.

Why this one-legged turkey named Gertie is the luckiest bird in B.C.

Gertie, like most turkeys, was being raised in a barn stall for Thanksgiving dinner, when one night she had an accident that would change the course of her life forever.
Burnaby father of four could face deportation after sexually assaulting teen

Burnaby father of four could face deportation after sexually assaulting teen

A 53-year-old Burnaby father of four who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl two years ago could face deportation after being sentenced to three years in jail.
Here's why you'll want to avoid the Lions Gate Bridge later this week

Here's why you'll want to avoid the Lions Gate Bridge later this week

North Shore drivers can expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge Thursday night and Friday morning, as some lanes will be closed in order to start maintenance on key structural pieces of the bridge
Over 50,000 expected to attend the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival this weekend

Over 50,000 expected to attend the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival this weekend

The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival takes place over the Thanksgiving long weekend and promises to delight guests with autumnal cheer. Attracting more than 50,000 people each year, this is the 23rd instalment of the festival and features over 70 vendors.