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motorcyclist fled police into oncoming Surrey traffic and crashed — whole thing went south fast
Someone got arrested after threatening people with an axe. Details are still emerging on where it happened and what led to it.
Someone found stunning castor plants growing along the sidewalk in English Bay last night. Turns out they're one of the world's most poisonous plants, source of castor oil. Don't touch.
The crew at Sasamat Fire/Rescue in Anmore spent Thursday mopping up after yesterday's blaze. Locals posting thanks for the team's work.
Metro Vancouver's air quality is expected to improve by the weekend as the poor air from wildfire smoke clears out. High health risk right now—keep an eye on the forecast.
A digitally remastered photo from Stanley Park around 1910 is making the rounds—people posing with a massive log. Vancouver's changed a lot since then.
A beloved Greek spot that's been feeding Vancouver for over five decades just shut down. The closure adds to a growing list of long-standing restaurants closing across the city in recent months.
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is running Saturday Aug. 8. Major road closures expected downtown and around False Creek in the morning — plan your commute and transit accordingly if you're heading into the core.
BC Place made a global top-20 list of the world's finest stadiums. The venue's getting ready to host World Cup matches this summer — already one of the biggest events ever held here.
Former Park Board commissioner John Coupar is throwing his hat in the ring for city council under the Vancouver Liberals banner. The party's been quietly building its slate ahead of the fall election.
A sign outside a Kerrisdale house is raising questions about why the city hasn't stepped in. Residents are discussing what bylaw violations might apply and what the city's process actually is for these situations.
Oil tankers are pulling into Vancouver harbour in record numbers as port traffic shifts. Numbers are climbing faster than typical seasonal patterns, raising questions about what's driving the surge in vessel arrivals.
B.C. Uber users are reporting unauthorized charges for premium service on their accounts. Multiple complaints in the Vancouver community describe being billed for upgrades they say they never requested.
Photos just dropped from this year's Trans March on July 31. Good crowd, good energy, people out celebrating.
Village of Anmore is under wildfire evacuation alert right now. If you're in the area, stay ready to move fast.
Big props to the helicopter crews battling the wildfire in Anmore. absolute precision work in brutal conditions.
New TransLink x Trees Organic Coffee partnership just dropped — limited-edition blends you can grab at transit stations. Commuters are buzzing about the new caffeine hookup.
Wildfire smoke from Belcarra has turned the sky an eerie shade across the region. Whole city's been posting about the apocalyptic look.
Someone's asking for dash cam or witness footage from a hit-and-run on Kingsway in Burnaby, July 24 around 8:30 a.m. — black Mazda rear-ended a white mini transport van, eastbound right lane between Boundary and Inman. If you saw it, DM them.
expect hazy sunshine across Metro Vancouver this week as wildfire smoke continues to drift over the region. Clear skies are here but the air quality might not cooperate.
