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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.
This Vancouver Councillor thinks the City's earthquake planning is akin to "fearmongering"

This Vancouver Councillor thinks the City's earthquake planning is akin to "fearmongering"

NPA Councillor Colleen Hardwick. Photo Dan Toulgoet A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off B.C.'s coast last night, reminding me of something interesting that I witnessed a few weeks back.
OPINION: Mayor Stewart more interested in protecting property values than human rights of renters

OPINION: Mayor Stewart more interested in protecting property values than human rights of renters

Sara Sagaii is a housing activist, a resident of Hastings Sunrise and a Vancouverite for the last ten years.
After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project

After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project

According to a recent survey, 56% of British Columbians agreed with the federal government’s decision to re-approve the pipeline expansion, while 33% disagreed and 11% were undecided.
Not even Vancouver’s biggest speed bump can slow this ‘bike highway’

Not even Vancouver’s biggest speed bump can slow this ‘bike highway’

Has the city’s bike bonanza become a victim of its own success? Janet Benedetti, who manages Benny’s Market, says the new raised crosswalk and street signs have had little effect on cyclists who continue to race by the store and fail to stop for pede
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