Highlights

New West residents petition city for safer crossing on Princess Street

More than 300 residents have signed a petition asking for a pedestrian-controlled crossing where a pedestrian was killed in New Westminster

Dec 13, 2023 9:15 PM Read more >

B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

After Christina James and Matt Rowland had each of their two children, their Vancouver strata council began fining them for increasing the number of people in their unit.

Dec 13, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

What could B.C.’s new housing legislation mean for New Westminster?

A closer look: Big changes coming to housing in New West as province tries to address housing crisis

Dec 13, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

He does know a thing or two about gin.

Dec 13, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

New West resident fears heritage could be bulldozed with new BC housing changes

What does new housing legislation mean for New Westminster’s heritage? January workshop will dig into the issue

Dec 13, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Volunteer implores Metro Vancouver businesses to register with food recovery app

Vancouver Food Runners is expanding its operations to the North Shore, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and Delta, calling for more volunteers and businesses to sign on

Dec 13, 2023 5:59 PM Read more >

B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even, with drug overdose deaths expected to hit record levels this year. The B.C.

Dec 13, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.

Dec 13, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >

B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

The Kelowna, B.C., man plans to use some of his winnings toward a down payment for a new home.

Dec 13, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

“Dead space” proposed in New West after developer struggles to find tenant

A dental clinic is proposed in Sapperton after developer put "considerable" effort into attracting tenants

Dec 13, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >