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At last, some tangible progress on a contentious Vancouver social housing project that should have been completed in time for the 2010 Olympics. While it’ll still be years before people can actually move in to the Little Mountain housing project, as Travis Prasad reports, ground has finally been broken.

A nearly 100-year-old church in Vancouver’s esteemed West Point Grey neighbourhood has hit the real estate market. The West Point Grey Presbyterian Church is up for sale, with the asking price of $ 10 million.

Vancouver city staff say the province’s new housing legislation will mean major changes for the affluent Shaughnessy neighbourhood. As Andrea Macpherson reports, a central requirement of those new rules is increased density which will require a big shift from the large, single-family lots that now dominate the neighbourhood.

The Vancouver Park Board says an “unpermitted” 4/20 event planned is for Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Saturday. As Troy Charles reports, it’s expected to draw big crowds.

Thousands of people flocked to Vancouver’s Vaisakhi Festival and Parade on Saturday. Community reporter Safeeya Pirani is live at the festival and speaks with artist Jag Nagra.

Park rangers moved into CRAB Park once again Tuesday morning, taking down any tents set up outside designated shelter areas. The Vancouver Park Board says it’s trying to restore community access to the park during the day, however, advocates worry there is no plan for displaced residents. Angela Jung reports.

Downtown Vancouver has taken a few hits in recent years, including the closure of Nordstrom last June. Now the flagship Hudson’s Bay store is showing its age. Despite promises of redevelopment, the iconic retailer at Georgia and Granville is now a shadow of its former self. Alissa Thibault has the story.

The explorAsian Festival kicks off Sunday and it’s just one of many events celebrating Asian heritage in Vancouver during the month of May. Board member Cristiana Ripeanu talks to Jennifer Palma about the importance of the month and what people can go see.

In the latest installment of “Arnold Goes to Events”, Global News Morning Director Arnold Karan throws some heat from the mound with the Vancouver Canadians.

Excited fans are hoping to see the Canucks close out the series against the Nashville at home. As Alissa Thibault reports when the Canucks score, bars and restaurants also win. We also have coverage from Jay Janower and Squire Barnes.

Watering restrictions are coming next month, with B.C.’s snowpack being the lowest it has ever been at this time of year. Metro Vancouver Water Committee Chair Malcolm Brodie talks about how dire things are right now, and what the restrictions mean for residents.

A popular B.C. booze brand gets sold, and Evo car share is offering free minutes for a good cause. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Gas prices in B.C. have shot up again, as refineries make the switch to a more costly summer blend. Experts predict prices are only going to get worse in the days ahead, renewing the debate over making the switch to electric. Andrea Macpherson has more.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, along with other city officials and developers held the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning for the Little Mountain development. This development has been more than 15 years in the making, however, some of those in attendance are not in favour of the project moving forward.

Nearly two weeks after a Lower Mainland doctor was shot in downtown Vancouver, one person has been arrested and charged. As Catherine Urquhart reports, while the motive is still under investigation, they are familiar with the suspect.

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service will be the first in North America to transition to non-toxic gear. Chief Karen Fry and Occupational Health and Safety Chief Bryden Pelletier talk about the importance of making the change.

All week, Vancouver city and parks officials have been hinting that this year’s 4/20 celebrations would be handled differently, but no one expected an approach that effectively shut down the annual pot protest that draws thousands of people to Sunset Beach each year. Alissa Thibault reports.

It’s going to be a busy weekend across Metro Vancouver — with a string of major events on the calendar. As Andrea Macpherson reports, the return of playoff hockey – the Sun Run, Vaisakhi and the annual 4-20 event — expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to Vancouver and Surrey.

A group of Vancouver Island volunteers found a way to spread joy on three wheels. As Kylie Stanton reports, they’re taking people “for a ride” in a way they might not otherwise be able to experience.

A motion by Vancouver School Board chair Victoria Yung asked the superintendent to include restrictions on personal devices in the district’s code of conduct and to form a working group on the matter.