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Remains found near Ucluelet are those of missing men, says family

Remains found near Ucluelet are those of missing men, says family

Photos via RCMP Family members say they’ve been told the remains of two people found near Ucluelet this month are those of missing men Dan Archbald and Ryan Daley.
Killer whales spotted in Burrard Inlet, boaters reminded to slow down

Killer whales spotted in Burrard Inlet, boaters reminded to slow down

Researchers with the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise research team spotted killer whales in Burrard Inlet earlier today.
Gas tax to increase 1.5 cents for Metro Vancouver to pay for transit

Gas tax to increase 1.5 cents for Metro Vancouver to pay for transit

Photo TransLink Drivers in Metro Vancouver are facing higher fuel taxes next year in an effort to fund a $7.3-billion transit plan across the region.
Lobby group calls on province to adopt rideshare immediately

Lobby group calls on province to adopt rideshare immediately

Vancouver is the largest city in North America without Uber, Lyft and other ride hailing services. Affordability, commerce, safety and freedom of movement are all taking massive hits for every day that the Ubers and Lyfts of the world aren’t on B.C.
RCMP: UBC building evacuated earlier today after 'non-specific threat'

RCMP: UBC building evacuated earlier today after 'non-specific threat'

University RCMP were alerted to a "non-specific threat" on UBC campus at 11:30 a.m. and evacuated the University Services Building, at 2329 West Mall as a precaution.
Feds take action to protect Canadians from laser attacks on aircraft

Feds take action to protect Canadians from laser attacks on aircraft

Photo Shutterstock Transport Minister Marc Garneau has announced a new measure to ban high-powered lasers in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. "I take very seriously the increased risk to aviation safety and to people on the ground caused by lasers.
Green Party goes above and beyond, selecting candidates for council, school and park board

Green Party goes above and beyond, selecting candidates for council, school and park board

green council nominees Green Party candidates for council: Adriane Carr, Pete Fry, David Wong and Michael Wiebe.
Canada's goal is to become world's cleanest producer of LNG: Carr

Canada's goal is to become world's cleanest producer of LNG: Carr

Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
UPDATE: Woman with special needs that went missing has been found

UPDATE: Woman with special needs that went missing has been found

VPD photo UPDATE: Women with special needs that was missing has been found. Previous story: Vancouver police are searching for a missing 26-year-old woman who has the mental capacity of a seven-year-old. Veronica Opal Ewin was last seen at 3 a.m.
TransLink: expect late night service delays on Expo Line starting July 2

TransLink: expect late night service delays on Expo Line starting July 2

Photo by Dan Toulgoet TransLink has announced that work on its Expo Line rail replacement project will start Monday evening (July 2) and commuters should expect late-night delays.
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