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A semi-secret nudist colony in North Van is having an open house tomorrow

A semi-secret nudist colony in North Van is having an open house tomorrow

VanTan is conveniently tucked away on the North Shore On Saturday July 7th, 2018th the VanTan Nudist Club will be holding an open house. If you've never heard of them before, you're not alone.
This West Van home is Canada’s priciest listing at $39.9M (PHOTOS)

This West Van home is Canada’s priciest listing at $39.9M (PHOTOS)

This 20,000-plus-square-foot West Vancouver home is Canada’s top-priced property on the MLS, as of July 3, 2018.
Pair arrested for sending blowup doll up into Vancouver air space

Pair arrested for sending blowup doll up into Vancouver air space

Photo Shutterstock Two men are under investigation after launching helium balloons and a blow-up doll into airspace used by sea planes taking off and landing in the Vancouver Harbour.
RCMP task force finds 29 Okanagan wildfires over four years were arson

RCMP task force finds 29 Okanagan wildfires over four years were arson

Photo BC Wildfire Service An RCMP task force says 29 wildfires are believed to have been deliberately set in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley over the last four years.
Listen to free live music in Marpole's Oak Park this summer

Listen to free live music in Marpole's Oak Park this summer

Dan Challis performing at last year’s event Photo contributed Families can enjoy free live music from local performers in Marpole's Oak Park for two nights this summer. The 3rd annual Music in Oak Park takes place on July 18 and August 15 from 6 p.m.
Cousin says hiker who fell by waterfall near Vancouver lived and died selflessly

Cousin says hiker who fell by waterfall near Vancouver lived and died selflessly

Charles Ryker Gamble is seen in this undated handout photo. Charles Ryker Gamble died after falling into a pool of a waterfall near Vancouver as he tried to save his best friend. They both died, as did a woman who was hiking with them.
Study finds Vancouver-area laundry microplastics are filtering into ocean

Study finds Vancouver-area laundry microplastics are filtering into ocean

Photo Melissa Shaw Microplastics from Metro Vancouver's laundered clothes are ending up in water treatment plants and filtering into the ocean, says a study published in the science journal Marine Pollution Bulletin.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival releases full lineup with over 70 screenings

Vancouver Queer Film Festival releases full lineup with over 70 screenings

Screenshots from some of the participating films Photo contributed The 30th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has released its complete lineup including over 70 films from 15 countries that will be shown during the 11-day celebration.
9 Safeway stores are closing down in the Lower Mainland today

9 Safeway stores are closing down in the Lower Mainland today

Union representing the workers claims that the closures will impact 1,000 employees.
Did you see yesterday’s flying ant orgy?

Did you see yesterday’s flying ant orgy?

The internet was abuzz yesterday with reports of flying ants enjoying a “nuptial flight” across the city. Photo iStock On Wednesday, Vancouver was abuzz with reports of flying insects taking to the skies and pestering the population.
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