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New West mayor to step away from Metro Van duties and focus on city issues

New West mayor to step away from Metro Van duties and focus on city issues

Mayor Patrick Johnstone will continue to serve regional roles but says it’s a “good timing to shift things up” at the Metro Vancouver Regional District board of directors.
Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025
B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

Basketball was Harriette Mackenzie's safe space growing up. She knew from an early age that she was different, and the court was where she could escape. “I didn’t have a lot of times when I didn’t feel very burdened or sad.
Mario Canseco: Tale of two big cities reshapes B.C. politics

Mario Canseco: Tale of two big cities reshapes B.C. politics

Surrey and Vancouver reveal the challenges for parties navigating the province’s diverse priorities
Popular B.C. park closes after 'significant damage' from storm

Popular B.C. park closes after 'significant damage' from storm

Golden Ears Park is closed with no reopening date.
B.C. man faces charges after allegedly robbing 12 women

B.C. man faces charges after allegedly robbing 12 women

The robberies mostly occurred in Vancouver's West End.
J.T. Miller had the best Canucks' Halloween costume again

J.T. Miller had the best Canucks' Halloween costume again

The Canucks came to play on Halloween as a Fembot, Scooby and the Gang, Gru, Neo, and Batman.
Is this your vehicle? Police looking for driver in missing B.C. grandma case

Is this your vehicle? Police looking for driver in missing B.C. grandma case

Investigators have obtained video surveillance footage of the missing grandmother's vehicle.
B.C. men who sought 'vigilante justice' over stolen RV face jail

B.C. men who sought 'vigilante justice' over stolen RV face jail

The March 1, 2024, incident involved a man getting beaten with a baton, bear sprayed, doused in gasoline and threatened to be burned alive.
Rob Shaw: Surrey's shift puts Eby's political recovery to the test

Rob Shaw: Surrey's shift puts Eby's political recovery to the test

BC NDP commits to addressing Surrey’s unique pressures as Conservatives make gains