Canadian sentenced to death in China previously warned by B.C. judge to change his ways
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Years before being sentenced to death by a Chinese court for drug smuggling, a B.C. Supreme Court judge warned Robert Lloyd Schellenberg to change his ways. Continue reading
Parking should be free on Granville Island: new poll
61 per cent of respondents want easy and free parking. Continue reading
Richmond B.C. bans clothing donation bins
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Eight Canadians have died in the past three years in clothing donation bins. Continue reading
One man in custody for assaulting officer after alleged New Year’s brawl in Whistler
Mounties had to use pepper spray to break up the fight between the two groups. Continue reading
Alleged domestic assault in downtown Vancouver leaves one person in hospital, one person in jail
Vancouver Police say it happened just after midnight at a residence near Main Street and Powell Street. Continue reading
58-year-old pedestrian in critical condition after collision in Surrey
Surrey RCMP say the pedestrian could be facing potentially life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Fraser Health urges people with ‘winter blues’ to reach out
The holidays can be difficult for many. Fraser Health wants to remind those who are struggling this season that they are not alone. Continue reading
Vancouver International Airport offers tip for travellers ahead of holiday rush
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Starting Thursday, Vancouver International Airport could see up to 90 thousand people come through daily. Continue reading
Vancouver city councillor proposes shifting property tax burden from businesses to property owners
Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung wants to shift two per cent of the fixed property tax levy from business to residential, citing the tough small business market. Continue reading
City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis
It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Continue reading
Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson joins call for money laundering judicial review
B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson is calling on the provincial government to launch a public inquiry into money laundering at B.C. casinos and in the housing market. Continue reading
B.C. government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities
Disability Alliance BC will handle distribution of the funding. Continue reading
1 dead, 4 in hospital in early morning crash in Surrey
Surrey RCMP said a Honda van carrying a family of four from Delta, B.C., collided with an Oldsmobile sedan that had a single occupant from Surrey. Continue reading
Canada Post experiencing ‘unprecedented backlogs,’ some parcels won’t arrive until January or March
The Post Office says the backlog is so bad, some packages won’t arrive until March. Continue reading
Lights to be installed on ‘dangerous’ stretch of highway in Maple Ridge
“It’s a very dark stretch, it’s not well lit,” said Gordy Robson. Continue reading