BC Ferries bans aggressive passenger from travel for one year
October 31, 2019BC/Canada
BC Ferries has enforced its zero-tolerance policy for abuse of its employees by issuing a one-year travel ban to a
East 29th Street modifications: Compromises were possible but turned down
October 31, 2019North Shore
In their haste to remove street parking for residents on East 29th Street and their unwillingness to discuss compromises, the
Woman charged in stabbing death of common-law husband
October 30, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police has arrested and charged a 25-year-old woman with second-degree murder.
Halloween alert: $500 is the minimum fine for violating West Van Fireworks Bylaw
October 30, 2019North Shore
West Vancouver Police and West Vancouver Fire and Rescue encourage all members of the community to be fully informed about
Mayor Booth outvoted, controversial Horseshoe Bay project nixed
October 30, 2019North Shore
Despite Mayor’s Mary-Ann Booth’s impassioned support for the rezoning of former church site in Horseshoe Bay, the controversial project was rejected by a 4-2 vote of the council.
People are arguing over charging etiquette at electric pumps
October 30, 2019BC/Canada
BC Hydro finds almost a quarter of electric vehicle (EV) drivers have argued with a fellow EV driver at a
Jackpot! $20 million Lotto Max ticket sold in northern BC
October 30, 2019BC/Canada
A single winning Lotto Max ticket purchased in the Stikine region of British Columbia matched all seven numbers to win
Puppy’s plight highlights dangers of transporting dogs unsecured in pickup trucks
October 29, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
The BC SPCA’s Williams Lake Branch needs your help to cover medical costs for a puppy called Chilli, who suffered
Council contributes $2 mn to reduce funding gap for West Van Place for Sport
October 29, 2019North Shore
At the October 28 Council meeting, Mayor Mary-Ann Booth announced that West Vancouver Council has approved the contribution of an
People in pickups, UTVs fined $8,000 for driving in grizzly bear habitat
October 29, 2019BC/Canada
Conservation officers issued 16 tickets – totalling more than $8,000 in fines – on the weekend to 14 people for
VPD investigating fatal car collission
October 29, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police is investigating a car collision in Marpole neighbourhood which killed a 59-year-old Vancouver man.
Bus and Seabus workers serve 72-hour strike notice
October 28, 2019North Shore
A strike will be announced if an agreement is not achieved in the next 72 hours. The strike action is yet to be determined but could range from work-to-rule or rolling strike action.
Driver clocked doing 130 km/h on Granville Street
October 28, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver police is reminding all road users to slow down, stay safe and use common sense while driving. One driver,
These pups will ‘intern’ with dogs who sniff out superbug
October 28, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are pawsitively thrilled to announce two English Springer spaniels are on the rookie list to join the C. Difficile Canine Scent Detection Program.
TransLink plans new bus routes between North Vancouver and Burnaby
October 28, 2019North Shore
TransLink is inviting customers and neighbours to have their say on two proposed new bus routes that will serve North
Always wear a life jacket: RCMP warns after man swept away in Capilano river
October 28, 2019North Shore
North Vancouver RCMP is urging caution after a man was swept away in Capilano River while fishing with his friends
Death-cap mushroom alert: Use caution, poisonings on the rise in BC
October 28, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
With 2019 on track to be a record year for mushroom poisoning calls, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC)
Tsleil-Waututh Nation applies to add Maplewood Innovation District to reserve land
October 27, 2019North Shore
Tsleil-Waututh Nation has filed an application with the Government of Canada to include 45 acres of area that is the Maplewood North Innovation District to its reserve land.
Three-year-old bear destroyed in North Vancouver
October 27, 2019North Shore
The North Shore Black Bear Society is reminding people that bear traps are being currently set in multiple locations across the North Shore and there are daily reports of bears accessing garbage, compost, fruit trees and bird feeders.
BC Hydro working to restore power after windstorm causes widespread damage
October 25, 2019BC/Canada
Strong winds have caused widespread damage to BC Hydro’s electrical system in multiple regions of the province, resulting in outages to around 120,500 customers.
Raising a pole for the murdered and missing indigenous women and girls
October 25, 2019North Shore
The ceremony was held today at the North Van RCMP detachment in anticipation of honouring the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
BC to amend laws to end hidden property ownership
October 25, 2019BC/Canada
The Province says it will amend the existing laws to fight money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners.
High winds: Stanley Park closed, BC Ferries cancels service on major routes
October 25, 2019BC/Canada
BC Ferries has cancelled ferry service on two key routes between Vancouver and Vancouver Island because of wind warnings.
Wind warning issued for North Shore
October 25, 2019North Shore
Environment Canada is warning of heaving of winds in North Shore today that can cause damage. A wind warning has been issues for the Metro Vancouver region, including West Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Vancouver police renew warning about ‘virtual kidnaping’
October 24, 2019BC/Canada
Victims are typically women in their early 20s from Mainland China who are in Canada studying on a student visa. VPD believes many of these incidents have gone unreported.


























