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Vancouver's dry summer defies Raincouver reputation—39% below seasonal average
As of July 28, Metro Vancouver has received just 439 mm of rain versus a typical 567 mm. Edmonton, meanwhile, has nearly doubled its...
Vancouver council approves 25-storey Goh Ballet student housing tower on Main Street
Council overrode city planners' concerns about the lot's size to approve 315-unit dormitory with preservation of heritage bank facade.
WestJet cutting five popular flight routes from Vancouver this winter
Routes to Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Lihue, and Orlando are being suspended or reduced. The airline cited insufficient...
Vancouver council approves 22-storey hotel replacing Mount Pleasant rental apartments
The rezoning decision will displace about 40 residents from the 1960s Myron Manor building. Tenants say relocation compensation won't...
Vancouver selected Zack Ross and The Show Vancouver as preferred MLB expansion team partner
The local real estate developer and his team of sports experts will lead Vancouver's bid to land a Major League Baseball franchise.
The Hoagie Half returns to Vancouver on September 12 with sandwiches at every relay exchange
Teams of four split a half marathon into relay legs, stopping at Say Hey Café, Meat & Bread, Vennie's, and Cream Pony for food between handoffs.
78-year-old in critical condition after shoulder-check assault near Surrey Central Station
A woman was knocked down and hit her head on concrete pavement after being shoved by a man passing behind her. The suspect has been arrested.
Toronto Raptors return to Vancouver on October 10 for preseason game against Clippers
The NBA is bringing back a preseason matchup to Rogers Arena this fall, with tickets going on sale August 20.
Chapman's brings free ice cream to Pleasant Day Festival on Mount Pleasant's Main Street August 8
The Mount Pleasant street festival features four outdoor stages, food trucks, vendors, and Chapman's award-winning ice cream samples on...
Vancouver partners with Google's Green Light to optimize traffic signals
The city's pilot program uses AI and Google Maps data to recommend timing changes that could reduce stops and emissions — at no cost to...
Mother of infant found dead in New Westminster sentenced to 4.5 years
Karma Dyck, 44, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the July 2021 death of her 18-month-old baby and was sentenced Monday.
Burnaby lumber giant Interfor shifts corporate functions to Georgia
The longtime B.C. company will establish its Peachtree, Georgia office as the primary hub for executive and back-office work, prompting...
