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Amongst the hustle and bustle of the Downtown Eastside Market -- soon to be renamed Four Directions trading post –- something special is happening.

Statistics Canada has released a report that measures the consumption of cannabis in major Canadian cities based on sewage analysis.

Vancouver police have released a composite sketch of the suspect in a sex assault last week at an East Van park and are appealing for anyone who may recognize the man to call investigators.

A development application that would see the two-storey façade of historic McConnell Block at 323 Carrall St. saved and restored, with a seven-storey building constructed behind it, goes before the Development Permit Board Dec. 10.

On Monday, Dec. 3, TransLink made the first wearable payment option available to Lower Mainland riders, the Compass Wristband.

As Jon McComb greets this reporter in the lobby of Corus Entertainment on West Georgia Street, no introductions are needed. It’s a voice that’s been heard on air for almost 50 years.

Last week, the Vancouver weather forecast called for bright sunshine and low temperatures. Now, the forecast calls for bright sun all week and a chance of snow on the weekend.

New safety measures in British Columbia to protect minors on party buses mean parents or guardians will be required to sign consent forms.

Two previously unlikely bedfellows are getting together in Vancouver to change how tourists experience our city. Tourism Vancouver has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement in Canada with Airbnb to promote the city to travellers on its platform.

Friday afternoon, CBC municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy announced that the Burnaby flag, featuring a majestic eagle bordered by the Fraser River and Burrard Inlet, is the best municipal flag in all of British Columbia.