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The city 'fixed' this Burnaby intersection but some say it's actually worse

The city 'fixed' this Burnaby intersection but some say it's actually worse

The City of Burnaby recently made significant changes to the Willingdon Avenue and Beresford Street intersection, by installing a cement barrier, but some say its worse than before.
Is a fresh wave of foreign homebuyers coming from Hong Kong (again)?

Is a fresh wave of foreign homebuyers coming from Hong Kong (again)?

Metro Vancouver’s reduced property prices must look pretty tempting to those looking to get their money out of troubled Hong Kong
Should Vancouver stick with a random order ballot in the 2022 civic election?

Should Vancouver stick with a random order ballot in the 2022 civic election?

A motion is going before Vancouver council this week that questions whether the city should continue with the randomized surname order ballot system in the next election.
Opinion: $81 fine for man involved in cyclist's death involving dooring was reasonable

Opinion: $81 fine for man involved in cyclist's death involving dooring was reasonable

Kyla Lee is a Vancouver Criminal Lawyer focusing primarily on DUI, impaired driving, and Immediate Roadside Prohibition cases. ********** Police blocked off West Esplanade for hours as they investigated the death of a cyclist on Jan 27, 2019.
Driver nearly mows down Metro Vancouver cyclist in a bike lane (VIDEO)

Driver nearly mows down Metro Vancouver cyclist in a bike lane (VIDEO)

Look how close this driver got to a cyclist on Kingsway in Burnaby on Tuesday. Screenshot/Tristan Calvo Only a few weeks have passed since Burnaby resident Charles Masala, a father of two, was killed by a driver while he was out riding his bike.
Vancouver teens aim to inspire other young people to care about climate change

Vancouver teens aim to inspire other young people to care about climate change

Climate Strike Canada and Sustainabiliteens participate in school strikes and have a goal of building a community of youth who care about climate change.
Is Vancouver-Kingsway NDP MP Don Davies a NIMBY?

Is Vancouver-Kingsway NDP MP Don Davies a NIMBY?

Back in December I wrote a column about how former CTV broadcaster Tamara Taggart had just thrown her hat into the ring to try and take out Don Davies, the MP of the Vancouver-Kingsway riding. It's HERE if you care to read it.
This is what Vancouver residents had to say about their quality of life

This is what Vancouver residents had to say about their quality of life

A city-commissioned survey conducted in May polled residents and business people about their quality of life in Vancouver.
OPINION: Telling a B.C. child care official women should stay home with kids is sexist and smarmy

OPINION: Telling a B.C. child care official women should stay home with kids is sexist and smarmy

Staying at home to care for kids is usually a person’s choice, and it doesn’t make you any better of a parent than anyone else.
Vancouver police make 50,000 drug seizures in 29 months

Vancouver police make 50,000 drug seizures in 29 months

So here’s an understatement about the city you live in: there are bucketloads of illicit and prescription drugs on the streets of Vancouver.