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B.C.-wide coalition launches ‘Scrap the Speculation Tax’ campaign

B.C.-wide coalition launches ‘Scrap the Speculation Tax’ campaign

It started with a “ Stop the Speculation Tax ” petition that was launched last month by disgruntled home owners opposing the province's proposed annual tax on underused second homes in areas across B.C.
'Billions' star Damian Lewis to play Rob Ford but director says it's not a biopic

'Billions' star Damian Lewis to play Rob Ford but director says it's not a biopic

Damian Lewis attends Showtime’s “Billions” season 3 premiere party at Mr. Purple on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in New York.
Vancouver’s realtors are people too, say trio behind @realtorsofvancouver

Vancouver’s realtors are people too, say trio behind @realtorsofvancouver

UBC students (l-r) Daanyaal Sobani, Léo Chazalon and Aditya Chinchure are behind the Realtors of Vancouver Instagram page. Photo Dan Toulgoet They pine for pizza, love themselves a downward dog, watch Netflix and even enjoy the occasional cup of joe.
B.C. premier denies crisis, says one investment doesn't make an economy

B.C. premier denies crisis, says one investment doesn't make an economy

British Columbia Premier John Horgan on March 16, 2018.
A Vancouver hockey mom searches for way through 'crushing grief'

A Vancouver hockey mom searches for way through 'crushing grief'

A crowdfunding campaign to help Humboldt Broncos families devastated by Friday’s fatal bus accident reached $1 million in 17 hours. Photograph By GOFUNDME The news of the Humboldt hockey team tragedy was a hard hit to most Canadians.
Mother dies giving birth at Richmond Hospital

Mother dies giving birth at Richmond Hospital

Wei Liu, 37, died during childbirth at Richmond Hospital around midnight on Saturday. She is shown in her wedding photo.
On Equal Pay Day advocates say wage transparency can level the field

On Equal Pay Day advocates say wage transparency can level the field

Photo Pexels April 10 is Equal Pay Day in Canada and represents how far into this calendar year women must work to earn what men did last year.
OneCity releases nominee list for council, school board

OneCity releases nominee list for council, school board

The lone elected official in OneCity’s four-history, Carrie Bercic is again running for school board, Judy Graves is sitting this election out and party veteran RJ Aquino is running for council.
What the thunder? Why we hear it so seldom in Vancouver

What the thunder? Why we hear it so seldom in Vancouver

Shutterstock It was a sound that you don't normally hear in Vancouver — and that's what made Saturday's long thunder roll so striking. People who were born in the city might have noticed the heavens grumbling because it's relatively rare.
Commercial Drive pub says teens with weapons harassing and threatening patrons

Commercial Drive pub says teens with weapons harassing and threatening patrons

Vancouver police are increasing patrols on Commercial Drive after complaints about a group of young people harassing patrons and staff at a local pub.
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