Three gangsters arrested in DTES murder plot
Vancouver Police have arrested three alleged gang members and disrupted a murder conspiracy, as part of the VPD’s ongoing efforts to stem the tide of gang violence in the Downtown Eastside.
UBC lab spins nanofibre ‘gold’ from waste fabrics
In the materials engineering labs at UBC, surrounded by Bunsen burners, microscopes and spinning machines, professor Frank Ko and research
Man arrested for Emily Carr University arson
A 40-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with two counts of break and enter and one count of arson for a fire that damaged Emily Carr University this month.
High-risk sex offender released, plans to live in Vancouver
Vancouver Police are warning the public about Trevor Leonard Smith, a high-risk sex offender who has been released from jail and plans to live in Vancouver.
Video: Canadian rugby players helped locals after typhoon hit Japan
Canada’s rugby team was hoping to win its final Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Japan’s Kamaishi town when
NDP & BQ up; LPC and CPC tied
The Liberals (32%) and Conservatives (32%) are tied nationally followed by the NDP at 18%, the Greens at 9%, and
Quebec company fined $564,000 for selling automotive products that polluted the environment
An investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers revealed that the company had imported, offered for sale, and sold automotive refinishing products that contained volatile organic compounds in excess of the allowable limit.
SkyTrain assistance counter opens at Commercial-Broadway Station
Customers travelling through Commercial-Broadway Station will have easier access to transit advice and services, with a new SkyTrain Assistance Counter.
Vote by Mail: October 15 is the deadline for applications
Electors who will be away during advance polls or on election day, or who find it more convenient, can vote
TransLink installing new escalator at Waterfront Station
From October 15 to 18, TransLink is installing a new descending escalator at Waterfront Station’s Canada Line entrance to provide
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in West End homicide
Yasin Rashid was formally charged today, and will make a brief appearance in Vancouver Provincial Court later this morning.
Bus and Seabus workers vote 99% for strike
Unifor members at Coast Mountain Bus Company have delivered an overwhelming 99 per cent strike mandate, after negotiations for a
Most Canadians would make federal election day a holiday
A significant proportion of Canadians would like to have an entire day to cast ballots in a federal election without having to show up for school or work, a new Research Co. poll has found.
Fisheries have fully exploited tuna, no new fishing grounds left
Appearing in everything from sushi rolls to sandwiches, tuna are among the world’s favourite fish. But are the current tuna fishing habits sustainable? Probably
Man seriously injured after being tasered by Vancouver police; IIO begins probe
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is seeking witnesses to an incident in which a man was seriously injured after
Help needed for dog recovering from gunshot wound
The BC SPCA North Cariboo District Branch is asking members of the public to help with the costs of care for a dog named Luna who was shot.
Salmonella alert: Don’t let your turkey ruin your Thanksgiving
Experts with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding all home chefs to thoroughly cook their turkey this Thanksgiving weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season.
Health Canada warns these children’s rain suits pose strangulation hazard
Health Canada has warned that Wetskins and Freshwater children’s rain suits pose strangulation hazard. It says drawstrings in the hood
Conservation Service warns against aggressive owl on Whistler trail
Watch out for an aggressive owl if you are biking on ‘Don’t Look Back’ trail in Whistler. The owl can attack you and leave
10 climate change protesters arrested after blocking Burrard Bridge
Vancouver Police arrested 10 climate protesters after they refused to leave the Burrard Bridge despite police requests and warnings. Police



















