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Great Street construction planned near New West hospital

Great Street construction planned near New West hospital

Fraser Health hopes to start construction around Royal Columbian Hospital to make the area more accessible and more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly. 
B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

Defendant Michael Patryn admits the gold bars being held by RCMP are his; however, he denies they are connected to the Quadriga cryptocurrency scam. Now, a new law is being applied to compel him to explain their origins.
Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

While many Canadian cities, like Toronto and Ottawa, are expected to see net gains in species over the coming decades, Vancouver is forecast to see the biggest loss of urban wildlife in the country.
'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

Locals should prepare for service reductions over the holiday weekend.
Fake drugs that could cause overdoses circulating in Vancouver

Fake drugs that could cause overdoses circulating in Vancouver

The drugs look identical to the legitimate ones.
Massive Metro Vancouver rodeo fair to feature over 40 bands, 30 rides and more

Massive Metro Vancouver rodeo fair to feature over 40 bands, 30 rides and more

54-40 and the Chris Buck Band will headline the festival.
Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

The festival is located close to Metro Vancouver.
TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink will increase fares by 2.3 per cent this year and another four per cent next year (proposed); meanwhile, it seeks approval from the Mayors' Council to implement a one-time property tax surcharge in 2025, as it faces financial pressures.
60% of Canadians believe there's an afterlife, poll finds

60% of Canadians believe there's an afterlife, poll finds

Belief in an afterlife was least popular in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia.
This weekend in New West: Top picks for March 28 to April 1

This weekend in New West: Top picks for March 28 to April 1

Magic, mesmerizing music, a market and a whole lot of Easter fun – it’s all happening in New Westminster this long weekend.