Gov’t employees working in legal pot industry may be denied entry into U.S., says B.C. solicitor general
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
An employee might not smoke it but they still might be denied by U.S. border officials just by association. Continue reading
Parents of Baby Mac allege negligence in lawsuit after 2017 death of toddler in unlicensed daycare
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
B.C. Supreme Court documents show Shelley Sheppard arrived at the Olive Branch Daycare on January 18, 2017 to pick up her son Mac Saini, also known as Baby Mac. Continue reading
Homeless advocates protest outside Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson’s last council meeting
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
About two dozen protesters were denied entry to sit in on Mayor Gregor Robertson’s last council meeting as mayor. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor to meet with police chief over raid at harm-reduction kiosk
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson believes police are likely worried the soon to be legal drug would end up in the hands of the wrong people. Continue reading
Renewed effort to save Vancouver’s Chinatown
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Application to be made to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated a world UNESCO heritage site. Continue reading
Burnaby spends a bundle in fight against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
How much has Burnaby spent in legal costs on fighting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project since 2014? The amount is $1.12 million. Continue reading
Two missing hikers at Lions Bay found safe
The pair spent the night huddled in a cave above Lions Bay amid a hail storm. Continue reading
2 men allegedly assaulted after being targeted on Tantan dating app
Both cases are linked to Tantan, a dating app that appears to be similar to Tinder but for the Asian community. Continue reading
Tree fire breaks out near homeless encampment at Pacific Spirit Park
About two dozen firefighters are on scene. The fire is contained to one tree trunk but is deep inside the park. Continue reading
First Cambie merchants win damages in Canada Line construction class-action suit
Businesses have been battling TransLink for nearly a decade over losses they incurred during Canada Line construction. Continue reading
Conservation groups file lawsuit to protect endangered orcas
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is being sued by six conservation groups who want to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales. Continue reading
Sunshine Coast school fields covered with bits of plastic, glass and ceramics
The district sent a note saying that the fields at seven schools were given a new topdressing that was contaminated with bits of plastics, glass and ceramics. Continue reading
City of Vancouver hearing begins against 53 unlicensed pot dispensaries
The city filed the injunctions in August of 2017 against 53 businesses. Continue reading
Police on North Shore issue warning about all-night bush parties ahead of new school year
Many North Shore students will mark their last year of high school by camping, however West Vancouver police are warning against these all-night parties. Continue reading
Man pleads guilty in attack against Muslim teen on Canada Line
The 47-year-old was originally charged with sexual assault and uttering threats. Continue reading
