Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

City staff report recommends a ban on plastic straws in Vancouver

City staff report recommends a ban on plastic straws in Vancouver

Photo Shutterstock City of Vancouver staff have released a revised report recommending a ban on plastic straws, foam cups and containers that will be presented to city council on May 16.
Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former B.C. Lion Joshua Boden has been charged in connection to an alleged domestic dispute earlier this week.
High-end real estate crash? Vancouver mansion re-listed at a $15 million discount

High-end real estate crash? Vancouver mansion re-listed at a $15 million discount

This Southlands house was originally built in 1929 for the president of BC Electric, and renovated in 2015.
Thousands ordered out as part of B.C.'s southern Interior affected by flooding

Thousands ordered out as part of B.C.'s southern Interior affected by flooding

Photo TranBC Nearly 2,700 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in British Columbia's southern Interior as officials warn of flooding due to extremely heavy snowpacks, sudden downpours and unseasonably warm temperatures.
WestJet promises full refunds on flights cancelled by pilot strike

WestJet promises full refunds on flights cancelled by pilot strike

WestJet pilots voting overwhelmingly to give its union a strike mandate. WestJet planes are seen at the Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Former U.S. vice-president condemns Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion on Twitter

Former U.S. vice-president condemns Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion on Twitter

Al Gore. Photo Shutterstock Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore says the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is destructive and should be stopped.
Study: Moms with flexible work arrangements make more money

Study: Moms with flexible work arrangements make more money

Photo Shutterstock Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that mothers are able to earn more money if they have a certain amount of flexibility in their jobs.
CBC-hosted forum debates state of Vancouver housing

CBC-hosted forum debates state of Vancouver housing

CBC’s Stephen Quinn moderated a public forum on housing in Vancouver with panelists Mark Ting, Tsur Somerville, Patsy Hui and Justin Fung. Photo Alexander Kurial The pews were full at the Brighouse United Church in Richmond Wednesday night.
This is why there's a giant bird banner under the Granville Street Bridge

This is why there's a giant bird banner under the Granville Street Bridge

The Vancouver Park Board is celebrating the spring migration of our local feathered friends by installing a "bird banner" under the Granville Street Bridge.
This Week in History: Vandals blitz the NPA office..again

This Week in History: Vandals blitz the NPA office..again

Gordon Campbell outside the NPA's vandalized offices. Photo Ed Olson. "We'll move in before we move out." That was the vow of Non-Partisan Association president Brian Calder after vandals struck again at the civic political party's East End outpost.