UBC will become a more veteran-friendly campus by 2020
UBC is committing to a new initiatives that aims to make it one of Canada’s first “veteran-friendly” campuses by 2020. The university will provide programs and services specially designed for veterans.
Paralyzed man missing from DTES has been located
He was located this morning in Vancouver and has been taken to hospital for assessment.
BC Ferries adds beer and wine to the Pacific Buffet menu
BC Ferries is adding beer and wine to the Pacific Buffet menu on a trial basis, starting in late October.
TV series shot in Maple Ridge studio hits Netflix
The show filmed key sets at The Ridge Studios, as well as outdoor locations around B.C., including Langley and New Westminster.
If you drink this wine, you would be protecting BC bears
What could be better than enjoying a nice glass of wine? Saving B.C. wildlife at the same time! In partnership
VPD arrest two for distraction theft of seniors
Vancouver Police has arrested a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman believed responsible for distraction thefts against seniors on the city’s east side.
Tribunal rejects claim for damage from Highway 99 pothole
A tribunal in Vancouver has rejected a man’s claim that he should be paid $3,000 because of damage to his
Jagmeet Singh promises to cancel interest on all federal students loans
“It’s wrong for the government to be profiting off the backs of students and grads. That’s why I will eliminate all interest on federal student loans — both outstanding loans, and going forward.”
Check your fire-suppression equipment; someone is stealing metal components
Vancouver Police are investigating more than 60 thefts of a key component of fire suppression equipment and are urging anyone with more information to contact detectives.
Three new viruses found in endangered Chinook and sockeye salmon
UBC researchers have discovered three new viruses—including one from a group of viruses never before shown to infect fish—in endangered Chinook and sockeye salmon populations.
Province sets rent increase at 2.6 per cent for 2020
British Columbia’s annual allowable rent increase for 2020 has been set at 2.6 per cent, the province’s annual rate of
VPD seek help in finding man linked with Lower Mainland gang conflict
Vancouver Police are appealing to the public to help find 45-year-old Romano Martodihardjo, who is currently wanted Canada-wide for firearms offences and possession of stolen property.
Smart dogs sniff out a superbug at Vancouver General Hospital
There are no dog days of summer for Angus and Dodger, the canine scent-detection superstars at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
BC Ferries offers travel tips for Labour Day long weekend
The last long weekend of summer is almost here. BC Ferries has some travel tips for customers planning to take
Police arrest North Van man with loaded gun in DTES
Vancouver Police officers arrested a North Vancouver man and three teenagers with loaded handguns from Downtown Eastside.
TransLink is ready for the busiest week of the year
Just ahead of the busiest week of the year for commuters, TransLink is increasing SkyTrain, bus, and SeaBus service to
Vancouver police officers bitten, punched during West End arrest
Two VPD officers were taken to hospital with injuries after a violent arrest Wednesday evening near Sunset Beach.
Tell us where you stand on critical issues, Metro Vancouver asks political parties
Metro Vancouver is calling on Canada’s four largest political parties to publicly clarify their platforms on critical issues facing the
Man arrested while trying to sell stolen property on Craigslist
The Vancouver Police have arrested a man who was trying to sell stolen property. The owner contacted the police when
Sea to Sky Gondola will reopen early next spring
The Sea to Sky Gondola is likely to reopen next spring, says the gondola company. The gondola was shut down after its cable was cut last week. The RCMP is holding a criminal investigation into the incident.