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These are the 5 brands B.C. loves the most

These are the 5 brands B.C. loves the most

Five local brands seem to have found the sweet spot with consumers who not only like what they’re offering but will chose to come back again and again.
Vancouver, Surrey shortlisted for funding to build driverless car corridors

Vancouver, Surrey shortlisted for funding to build driverless car corridors

Photo Shutterstock Vancouver and Surrey have been selected as finalists to receive $50 million in federal funding to build corridors that use driverless cars.
Police looking to identify person, vehicle in targeted double shooting

Police looking to identify person, vehicle in targeted double shooting

VPD photo Police have determined that a second person may have been involved in a targeted double shooting that resulted in a woman losing her unborn child. Shortly before 6 a.m.
Council votes 5-1 to ban pot shops in North Vancouver

Council votes 5-1 to ban pot shops in North Vancouver

Cannabis sales are officially banned in the City of North Vancouver, following council’s 5-1 vote on Monday, much to the chagrin of the city’s pot shop proprietors.
Trans Mountain seeks stricter injunction at terminals in BC

Trans Mountain seeks stricter injunction at terminals in BC

A aerial view of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain tank farm is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., is shown on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The federal Liberal government is spending $4.
8 of the best mysteries to read this summer courtesy of the VPL

8 of the best mysteries to read this summer courtesy of the VPL

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.
Charity facial hair competition happening in Vancouver this weekend

Charity facial hair competition happening in Vancouver this weekend

Photo Tony Power The Vancouver Facial Hair Club is hosting its 4th annual Charity Facial Hair Competition this weekend.
Car crashes into downtown dollar store

Car crashes into downtown dollar store

File photo Customers and staff at a downtown dollar store got a shock Thursday afternoon after a car drove through the window. Just after 1:30 p.m. a white SUV was driving north on Hamilton Street towards Robson Street.
City of Vancouver plans $2.6 billion investment in renewing aging infrastructure and amenities

City of Vancouver plans $2.6 billion investment in renewing aging infrastructure and amenities

The City of Vancouver’s draft 2019-2022 Capital Plan proposes $2.6 billion in capital investments to support much needed renewal of our aging assets, along with investments in new infrastructure and amenities for a growing city.
Vancouver's renters want major changes to B.C.’s tenancy rules

Vancouver's renters want major changes to B.C.’s tenancy rules

The Vancouver Tenants Union is calling for changes to the Residential Tenancy Act including a four-year rent freeze, an end to renovictions, prohibiting discrimination against tenants with children or pets, and more.
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