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New Ocean Wise campaign tackles plastic pollution

New Ocean Wise campaign tackles plastic pollution

Plastic pollution in the ocean. Shutterstock Plastic has long been a ubiquitous part of modern life. Ocean Wise scientists were sounding the alarm Wednesday saying that microplastic pollution is threatening ocean life right here in Vancouver. Dr.
Piano teacher accused of sex crimes a court no-show

Piano teacher accused of sex crimes a court no-show

An image from Dmytro Kubyshkin’s website. Photograph By COQUITLAM RCMP A Coquitlam piano charged with three counts of sexual assault against his former students failed to show for his court hearing yesterday.
Meet Denis and Michael: Two faces of Vancouver’s homeless population

Meet Denis and Michael: Two faces of Vancouver’s homeless population

Denis Quesnel, 34, was living under a tarp at Cambie and Broadway Wednesday morning. He was expected to be counted in the city’s annual homeless count, which began Tuesday.
Bridge to replace Massey Tunnel could be cheaper than originally thought: Delta

Bridge to replace Massey Tunnel could be cheaper than originally thought: Delta

Opened in 1959, the George Massey Tunnel struggles to handle today’s traffic volumes. Photograph By Gord Goble Scrapping the George Massey tunnel and replacing it with a bridge will cost less than the $3.
Toys R Us says Vancouver stores will stay open

Toys R Us says Vancouver stores will stay open

As stores across the U.K. and U.S. prepare to close, negotiations underway for buyer of Canadian outlets
Vancouver loses FIFA World Cup bid for 2026

Vancouver loses FIFA World Cup bid for 2026

Provincial tourism minister Lisa Beare confirmed Wednesday that Vancouver would not be one of the host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup bid. Vancouver was in the running to host three to five games at B.C. Place Stadium.
Trial stopped against Greek shipping firm over improperly served summons

Trial stopped against Greek shipping firm over improperly served summons

A spill response boat secures a boom around the bulk carrier cargo ship MV Marathassa after a bunker fuel spill on Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, B.C., on April 9, 2015.
Eagle rescue wrapped up by BC Conservation Officer

Eagle rescue wrapped up by BC Conservation Officer

The BC Conservation Officer Service had a busy day today (as they always do), sharing a couple of gems on Twitter. First was this video of a moose in the Peace River area, caught on video right outside the window of one of their officers.
Little Mountain proposed as next location for temporary modular housing

Little Mountain proposed as next location for temporary modular housing

The Little Mountain redevelopment site in a photo take in 2015. The city has identified a portion of the site as the next potential location for temporary modular housing.
False Creek Flats land costs soar with speculative developments

False Creek Flats land costs soar with speculative developments

Construction continues on the first new office development on the False Creek Flats. The site doubled in assessed value in the past year, to $72 million.
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