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RBC issues warning over foreign money in real estate

RBC issues warning over foreign money in real estate

Foreign money “distorting” the country’s biggest housing markets is bad for Canada, RBC’s CEO warned
VIDEO: Man's sailboat surrounded by playful porpoises off UBC

VIDEO: Man's sailboat surrounded by playful porpoises off UBC

A B.C. boater had an unexpected escort during a recent sailboat trip between the University of British Columbia and Bowen Island. Alex Millar said he suddenly found himself surrounded by a pod of Dall's porpoises.
Activists block tree removal at pipeline construction site

Activists block tree removal at pipeline construction site

Some protesters are trying to stall the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion by making sure a few dozen trees aren't chopped down.
West Van grandma sues Airbnb over 'pot ghetto' stay

West Van grandma sues Airbnb over 'pot ghetto' stay

Rental was a frat house atmosphere where pot smoke wafted through her suite and dozens of partygoers showed up to play beer pong outside
Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in 2017

Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in 2017

Don’t get scammed! Shutterstock photo The Better Business Bureau released the top 10 scams that targeted Canadians in 2017 today. Last year, the riskiest scam was related to online purchases with more than $13 million loss.
B.C. businesses, municipalities pushing to end time change

B.C. businesses, municipalities pushing to end time change

Clock/Shutterstock It’s that time of year again. The annual spring forward into daylight saving time, which starts on March 11 this year, brings with it the debate over whether or not to abolish the practice. The B.C.
Officer acted appropriately in incident involving teen struck by vehicle on Highway 1

Officer acted appropriately in incident involving teen struck by vehicle on Highway 1

IIO report indicates officer did his duty "fully and completely"
B.C. government going after ticket scalpers

B.C. government going after ticket scalpers

Minister Farnworth says live events should not be ‘windfall for scalpers’
Can you spot the lost hiker in this photo?

Can you spot the lost hiker in this photo?

If you’re the lost hiker, you’d better hope that North Shore Rescue’s members can.
Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online shopping territory

Metro Vancouver grocery stores battle for online shopping territory

While Richmond’s Save On Foods at Terra Nova does not offer delivery, many other local stores are starting to offer online shopping and delivery options. Image: Google Maps Streetview Walmart Inc. is poised to beat archrival Amazon.com Inc.
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