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Vancouver skyline/Shutterstock When we launched Vancouver Is Awesome almost 12 years ago there's no way I could have known what was in store for it.

Oct 12, 2019 9:55 AM Read more >

We found the guy who got a flash grenade to the groin at the 2011 Canucks riot

Ouch

Oct 9, 2019 10:47 AM Read more >

OPINION: You’re likely saying Jagmeet Singh’s name wrong

As NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says in his Twitter bio, his name is pronounced “Jug-meet (like hug) –MEET” and not “Jag." And saying it right matters.

Oct 9, 2019 7:17 AM Read more >

Here's who won the federal leadership debate

Jagmeet Singh, Justin Trudeau, Elizabeth May, the Bloc guy, Andrew Scheer and Maxime Bernier. File photos If you didn't tune in to the leadership debate tonight, I don't blame you. A 4:00 p.m.

Oct 7, 2019 8:12 PM Read more >

Homophobic Burnaby candidate turfed from the Conservative Party of Canada

Burnaby North-Seymour Conservative candidate Heather Leung spoke to media at an event organized by the North Vancouver Chamber Wednesday. Photo supplied.

Oct 4, 2019 7:40 PM Read more >

Why this B.C. woman's 'cell phone in the car' ticket should never have been issued

The incident has sparked a great deal of confusion about what constitutes using a cell phone while driving. And the confusion is understandable.

Oct 4, 2019 3:31 PM Read more >

Homosexuals are not "recruiting" your kids, but the Conservative candidate for Burnaby thinks they are

Burnaby North-Seymour Conservative candidate Heather Leung spoke to media at an event organized by the North Vancouver Chamber Wednesday. Photo supplied.

Oct 4, 2019 11:03 AM Read more >

OPINION: The Green Party has a few 9/11 Truthers running for office because of course they do

Having impassioned people involved in politics is crucial to a healthy democracy, but what happens when those people are passionate about... well...

Oct 2, 2019 2:48 PM Read more >

This Metro Vancouver building's battle over smoking has disintegrated into spying

A Burnaby resident has had to spy on her neighbours to catch them in the act of smoking.

Oct 1, 2019 5:12 PM Read more >

Surreal Hall of Fame ceremony further proof Nardwuar is a Vancouver original

On Sunday, Sept. 29, close to 700 people showed up to celebrate one of Vancouver’s wildest and weirdest: Nardwuar.

Sep 30, 2019 3:50 PM Read more >