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Day parole extended for Kelly Ellard, killer of Saanich teen Reena Virk

Day parole extended for Kelly Ellard, killer of Saanich teen Reena Virk

Kelly Ellard, who took part in the beating and drowning of 14-year-old Reena Virk at the Craigflower Bridge in 1997, has been granted an extension to her day parole. Ellard, now 35, was convicted of second-degree murder in 2005.
There will be no more free parking at Granville Island

There will be no more free parking at Granville Island

While the area is popular among locals and visitors, Granville Island parking can be a nightmare. As such, the shopping district is introducing year-round pay parking. Right now, over 60 per cent of the island has free parking.
Canada’s Remembrance Day poppy goes digital

Canada’s Remembrance Day poppy goes digital

Margaret Atwood, Don Cherry, Ashley Callingbull and others join the Royal Canadian Legion in introducing the digital poppy
New West changes up the hours of the Q to Q ferry

New West changes up the hours of the Q to Q ferry

Early morning ferry goers don’t have to make reservations to ride the Q to Q – and they’ll be able to board the ferry earlier than ever before.
New Westminster signs on to innovation agreement

New Westminster signs on to innovation agreement

The City of New Westminster and the Vancouver Economic Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding on technology deployment and innovation.
ICBC warns drivers to take care on the roads this Halloween

ICBC warns drivers to take care on the roads this Halloween

The spookiest night of the year is quickly approaching and ICBC is asking drivers to take caution on the roads this Wednesday.
Most Greyhound routes in B.C. to be covered by year end says province

Most Greyhound routes in B.C. to be covered by year end says province

Eighty three per cent of Greyhound routes that are set to disappear Oct. 31 will be covered by other private operators by the end of the year, the provincial government announced Oct. 29.
Metro Vancouver municipal elections clarify cannabis retail rules

Metro Vancouver municipal elections clarify cannabis retail rules

All stores selling recreational marijuana must get provincial and municipal approval
Sunday’s downpour causes flooding across Vancouver with more rain to come

Sunday’s downpour causes flooding across Vancouver with more rain to come

The Vancouver weather forecast is calling for seven straight days of rain after heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in the city. Crews worked throughout Sunday evening to try and unclog storm trains in high traffic areas.
New Westminster council sets 2019 meeting schedule

New Westminster council sets 2019 meeting schedule

Inaugural meeting of new council on Nov. 5