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4 in 5 British Columbians want handguns banned, poll finds

4 in 5 British Columbians want handguns banned, poll finds

A recent poll found that the overwhelming majority of British Columbians want a handgun ban in their municipalities, and military-style assault weapons.
Crosswalks on The Drive are getting red, white, and green Italian makeovers

Crosswalks on The Drive are getting red, white, and green Italian makeovers

Known as Vancouver's Little Italy, Commercial Drive is set to get four colourful crosswalks painted red, white and green of the Italian flag.
Identity of remains of Metro Vancouver man missing since 2007 finally confirmed

Identity of remains of Metro Vancouver man missing since 2007 finally confirmed

After a nine-year investigation, Whitehorse RCMP have closed a missing persons case and brought closure to a Port Coquitlam family, whose relative had died in rugged terrain near an area popular with mountain bikers.
Pipeline plan coming by end of the month, possibly guided by a former judge

Pipeline plan coming by end of the month, possibly guided by a former judge

The federal government is looking at getting a former Supreme Court justice to help guide a renewed consultation with Indigenous communities on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
B.C. government wants Vancouver's Chinatown named World Heritage Site

B.C. government wants Vancouver's Chinatown named World Heritage Site

British Columbia and Vancouver want the city's Chinatown designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Premier John Horgan says the area is a "symbol of resilience" and the designation would recognize generations from the Chinese community who helped build the province.
OPINION: Raiding cannabis dispensaries after legalization will be political suicide

OPINION: Raiding cannabis dispensaries after legalization will be political suicide

Jars of cannabis entice customers at Vancouver’s Buddha Bar (Photo by Rob Kruyt) Solicitor General Mike Farnworth recently published an op-ed in the Burnaby Now News, in advance of legalization .
Watch our 2018 Vancouver Mayoral Debate online!

Watch our 2018 Vancouver Mayoral Debate online!

Our 2018 mayoral debate took place on September 17th at SFU Harbour Centre and is available to view online Tonight we're teaming up with fellow Glacier Media publications the Vancouver Courier and Business in Vancouver to stage a mayoral debate on th
Canadian home sales rise by 0.9 per cent between July and August

Canadian home sales rise by 0.9 per cent between July and August

OTTAWA — Canada's housing market rebound appears to be slowing amid diminishing increases in national home sales, says the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Charge laid in connection to murder of tourist near Boston Bar

Charge laid in connection to murder of tourist near Boston Bar

A man has been charged in the connection with the death of a Belgian tourist last month near Boston Bar. IHIT is holding a media availability later this morning to release more information.
Abandoned fishing net entraps and kills five seals in the Fraser River

Abandoned fishing net entraps and kills five seals in the Fraser River

A "Ghost net" found floating in the Fraser contained five seals who likely drowned in it. A gillnet used for salmon fishing, it's unclear who the owner is.
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