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New Westminster tweaks it plan to tackle housing

New Westminster tweaks it plan to tackle housing

New Westminster is revising its plan of attack on the infill housing front to reflect changes to the housing market since work began on the plan.

More lane closures coming soon to the Pattullo Bridge

As part of TransLink’s ongoing safety inspections of the Pattullo Bridge, the transit agency is closing two lanes of the bridge each night Sept. 16 to 20 (inclusive).
VIDEO: Whale bumps boat

VIDEO: Whale bumps boat

A distance of 200 meters is required when approaching killer whales in B.C.
Richmond driver caught going nearly 3 times the speed limit

Richmond driver caught going nearly 3 times the speed limit

Richmond Mounties have taken to social media to shame a driver they caught going nearly three times the speed limit. On Twitter, RCMP posted a driver was clocked going 134 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.
Canada Post pays tribute to Armed Forces

Canada Post pays tribute to Armed Forces

Canada Post has unveiled a stamp that pays tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for their critical role in responding to emergencies across Canada, such as wildfires, floods and ice storms.
Addressing conflict in youth sport

Addressing conflict in youth sport

Nadia Kyba brings her experience mediating custody battles to the soccer pitch as she helps young athletes resolve team conflicts.
Let us decide on speculation tax, local leaders tell province

Let us decide on speculation tax, local leaders tell province

Local governments, not the province, should determine whether to impose a speculation tax on vacant properties, B.C. municipal leaders have agreed. Delegates to the Union of B.C.
Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Treatment centre official takes aim at idea that long-term regime of prescribed drugs is the best option for addicts

Six injured in Port Moody collision involving TransLink bus

Six people were injured when a truck collided with the side of a TransLink bus at St. Johns and Williams Street at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Exactly how unaffordable are Metro Vancouver’s detached homes? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Exactly how unaffordable are Metro Vancouver’s detached homes? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Study reveals $384,965 chasm between median income earned and income needed for typical Vancouver West house purchase