Highlights

Local leaders and celebrities to compete in charity poker tournament on Oct. 12 at New West casino

Soaring electric vehicle adoption rates in Metro Vancouver will require up to $2.9 billion in charging stations by 2050. A new report says the B.C. and federal governments are falling short.

Burnaby's and New West's combined proceeds were from Orange Sprinkle Donut sales over the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation long weekend.

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate

"Drug users need to be able to drop in somewhere to test their drugs any time, not have to plan for a week in advance," says Dana Larsen.

Tara Scott told the Civil Resolution Tribunal she broke her foot on a streetlight pole at Lougheed Highway and Government Street because the streetlight was burned out, the pole was painted black and tree branches made it hard to see.

Expect traffic changes in New Westminster this week as work on Pattullo Bridge replacement progresses

Darren Scott Young is a scapegoat for the racetrack and BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch problems preceding his arrival, lawyer says.

Octoberfest fun, a folk festival, a storytelling walk and a Salsa Social are among the happenings in New West this Thanksgiving Day long weekend

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.