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Right to housing to be mainstay of $40B national housing plan, Duclos says

Right to housing to be mainstay of $40B national housing plan, Duclos says

Shutterstock The federal minister in charge of a decade-long housing strategy says the plan will be based on a "right to housing" as he faces criticism the Liberals are watering down the pledge.
Snowbombing fest set to descend on Sun Peaks

Snowbombing fest set to descend on Sun Peaks

The second annual Snowbombing festival returns to Sun Peaks next week. From April 5 to 9, there will be live DJs, winter sports and yoga in the snow (yes, you read that right – it’s called Snowga).
Mounties in B.C. fine driver for speeding 90 km-h over posted limit

Mounties in B.C. fine driver for speeding 90 km-h over posted limit

A driver in British Columbia has had their car impounded after traffic police in Maple Ridge clocked the vehicle travelling at more than 90 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit.
Where to get $5 poké bowls this week

Where to get $5 poké bowls this week

Pokedoki Instagram Fans of the colourful Hawaiian dish can satisfy their cravings this week if they act fast. Pokedoki is celebrating its grand opening this week by offering its first 20 customers $5 poké bowls every day until March 31.
City landmarks light up tonight for Purple Day

City landmarks light up tonight for Purple Day

Photo Purple Day poster City landmarks will shine purple tonight to mark Purple Day, which aims to raise awareness about epilepsy.
Burnaby home transforms into 9-bedroom Airbnb hotel

Burnaby home transforms into 9-bedroom Airbnb hotel

This nine-bedroom home at 6270 Elgin Ave., has each bedroom listed on Airbnb for between $39 and $65 a night.
"Goodnight, not goodbye:' embattled band Hedley plays last show before hiatus

"Goodnight, not goodbye:' embattled band Hedley plays last show before hiatus

Hedley fan’s Charene Gonschorek, left, and Brandon Krys show their support for the band before the final concert of their current tour in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, March 23, 2018.
Police seek suspects in alleged violent assault on 61 year old on Surrey bus

Police seek suspects in alleged violent assault on 61 year old on Surrey bus

Photo Transit Police Transit police are looking for witnesses in the alleged violent assault of a 61-year-old woman following a dispute over seats on a Surrey, B.C., bus last week.
Elizabeth May, Burnaby MP arrested at Kinder Morgan protest

Elizabeth May, Burnaby MP arrested at Kinder Morgan protest

Kennedy Stewart and Elizabeth May hold a banner, blocking the entrance to the Kinder Morgan facility Friday afternoon.
Ready Player One virtual reality and retro gaming experience opens today

Ready Player One virtual reality and retro gaming experience opens today

VR enemy fighters Photo Melissa Shaw Vancouverites can try their hand at virtual reality, retro arcade games and take in live music in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery today.