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Is six storeys too tall for Grandview-Woodland rental units site? Depends who you ask

Is six storeys too tall for Grandview-Woodland rental units site? Depends who you ask

A battle is underway over a redevelopment proposal that could see a six-storey, 38-unit market rental building replace four single-family homes on Grant Street in Grandview-Woodland.
This Vancouver non-profit offers haircuts and hope to residents of the Downtown Eastside

This Vancouver non-profit offers haircuts and hope to residents of the Downtown Eastside

The easy explanation for 2 Paycheques Away entails free haircuts and before-and-after photos of people on the Downtown Eastside who are trying to turn their lives around.
Search and rescue teams looking for two young women missing near Lions Bay

Search and rescue teams looking for two young women missing near Lions Bay

A search is underway in the mountains above Lions Bay, north of Vancouver, for two women overdue on what was supposed to be a day hike.
Local community's fundraising brought Shen murder suspect to Canada

Local community's fundraising brought Shen murder suspect to Canada

The pastor of a church that helped sponsor a Syrian refugee family said it was “absolutely devastating” to find out one of the family members has been charged with murder in the death of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen.
Someone tried to steal an ATM from a local liquor store

Someone tried to steal an ATM from a local liquor store

It’s not clear what’s anchoring the ATM inside Steveston Liquor Store, but whatever it is, it’s too solid for thieves. A thief or thieves broke into the Third Avenue premises, wrapped a heavy chain around the ATM and tried to yank it from its mooring.
Investing in the cannabis gold rush? This Business In Vancouver forum will help

Investing in the cannabis gold rush? This Business In Vancouver forum will help

A forum put on by Business In Vancouver looks to demystify investing in cannabis for Canadians. Taking place at the Shangri-La, four industry experts sit down with Kirk Lapointe to shed light on how to maximize investments in this new space.
Over 100 wigs for kids with cancer stolen from Vancouver shop

Over 100 wigs for kids with cancer stolen from Vancouver shop

Vancouver police are investigating after more than 100 wigs set aside for kids with cancer were stolen from a Vancouver wig store.
Court orders TransLink to reconsider allowing anti-abortion bus ads

Court orders TransLink to reconsider allowing anti-abortion bus ads

The British Columbia Appeal Court has overturned a decision by Metro Vancouver's transit authority that refused advertising space to an anti-abortion education group on its buses.
Recycling truck plows into North Vancouver home

Recycling truck plows into North Vancouver home

A North Vancouver home was damaged Friday evening when a recycling truck veered into a driveway and collided with a house.
Burnaby mayoral candidate promises moratorium on demovictions

Burnaby mayoral candidate promises moratorium on demovictions

Mike Hurley has promised a moratorium on demovictions in Burnaby if he becomes mayor. He said he would stop all yet unapproved developments from progressing until new units are guaranteed for displaced people at the same rents.
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