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Female-centred ride-hailing apps on the rise in spite of hurdles, women say

Aisha Addo, founder of DriveHer, a ride-hailing service for women, poses for a photo in Toronto on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Apr 1, 2018 12:13 PM Read more >

This new book is 'Fire and Fury' for B.C. and if you vote you need to read it

A Matter of Confidence by Richard Zussman and Rob Shaw offers unrivalled insight into the current B.C. Government’s state of affairs B.C.

Mar 31, 2018 3:29 PM Read more >

Woodlands survivors left out of previous settlement promised compensation

Woodland School, 1949. Photo BC Archives Hundreds of survivors of abuse at a notorious psychiatric institute and school in suburban Vancouver will receive compensation from the government, after previously being left out due to a legal loophole.

Mar 31, 2018 1:52 PM Read more >

How you're tracked online - and what you can do about it

Shutterstock photo Though Facebook gets the attention because of a recent privacy gaffe, the social network is far from alone in collecting massive amounts of data on you to help marketers sell you stuff.

Mar 31, 2018 11:41 AM Read more >

Local rabbit rescue taking extra precautions with spread of deadly virus

Rabbitats Rescue Society founder Sorelle Saidman with some of the rabbits currently being housed at Urban Pets in Marpole.

Mar 31, 2018 11:32 AM Read more >

Richmond councillor apologizes for tweet on 'multiculturalism'

The Richmond Farmland Owners Association said a tweet posted by Coun. Harold Steves “attacks” residents of Asian ethnicities Richmond Coun. Harold Steves has apologized for a tweet that has created a bit of a backlash.

Mar 31, 2018 10:55 AM Read more >

Golden retriever collapses in West Van after ingesting PCP

Shutterstock photo Dog owners should keep a tight grip on their pup’s leash after a golden retriever ingested a hallucinogenic drug and collapsed in east Caulfeild Sunday, according to West Vancouver police.

Mar 31, 2018 10:44 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver's golden handshake has some people seeing red

Metro Vancouver directors vote on a remuneration package including a retirement allowance. photo supplied The Lower Mainland’s municipal leaders are taking some heat after voting themselves a surprise golden handshake.

Mar 30, 2018 4:50 PM Read more >

Police search for 80-year-old man missing from ferry to Vancouver from Victoria

BC Ferries/Shutterstock Delta Police are leading the search for an older man who went missing on a ferry between Victoria and Vancouver on Thursday night. B.C.

Mar 30, 2018 4:36 PM Read more >

B.C. Green Party says member data safe after contract with AggregateIQ

B.C. Greens’ Andrew Weaver. Photograph By CHAD HIPOLITO, The Canadian Press The B.C.

Mar 30, 2018 4:23 PM Read more >

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