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Vancouver mayor calls court pipeline decision a ‘monumental win’

Vancouver mayor calls court pipeline decision a ‘monumental win’

Mayor Gregor Robertson took to social media Thursday morning to celebrate the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision against Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.
Low-income families and seniors will get more help with rent

Low-income families and seniors will get more help with rent

More low-income British Columbians and seniors will get help paying rent in the private market – and those beneficiaries will also see higher subsidies, the B.C. government announced August 30.
Perfectionists will find this new UBC study absolutely perfect

Perfectionists will find this new UBC study absolutely perfect

Are you a perfectionist who thinks life would be perfect if only you weren’t a perfectionist? Then you might be interested in participating in a UBC study.
'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal. In a ruling released this morning, the court said the National Energy Board did not properly consult First Nations about Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline project.
UPDATED: Feds halt Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval

UPDATED: Feds halt Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval

The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed the approval of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Thousands of short term rentals in Vancouver have until Friday to get their licence

Thousands of short term rentals in Vancouver have until Friday to get their licence

New and existing short term rental hosts in Vancouver have until Friday, Aug. 31 to obtain a business licence. Starting Sept. 1 anyone advertising a short-term rental without a business licence will be subject of fines up to $1,000, prosecution or other enforcement.
Motorcyclist deaths more than double in B.C.

Motorcyclist deaths more than double in B.C.

This summer has seen a significant spike in motorcycle deaths in B.C. Since January, 30 people have died in motorcycle crashes, with 18 deaths in July alone.
How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

Canada has a growing but still somewhat untapped domestic labour resource to draw from: First Nations. It is the one demographic in Canada that is defying a general greying trend.
Mountain biker possibly paralyzed after crashing on unsanctioned trail

Mountain biker possibly paralyzed after crashing on unsanctioned trail

A mountain biker in his mid-30s who was visiting the North Shore could be facing permanent paralysis after a crash on an unsanctioned trail on Mount Seymour Tuesday night.
Old-school pickpocket wanted in West Vancouver

Old-school pickpocket wanted in West Vancouver

A West Vancouver pickpocket has earned the dubious distinction of being featured in Crime Stopper’s “Crime of the Week.”
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