B.C. judge rules having phone wedged in the car seat is not ‘distracted driving’
Crown and defence ultimately agreed the “mere presence of a cell phone within sight of a driver is not enough to secure a conviction.” Continue reading
More concerns about B.C. government’s plan to move private seniors care into health authorities
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. Continue reading
Economic growth to slow in B.C. this year: Central 1 Credit Union
The credit union predicts a bumpy ride for the labour market this year and next. Continue reading
Foreigners prefer newer condos in Metro Vancouver: study
A Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation economist says 10.4 per cent of condos in B.C. have at least one non-resident owner. Continue reading
Health authority confirms whooping cough at Vancouver elementary school
In a letter to parents, VCH said students may have been exposed to whooping cough between February 7 and March 7. Continue reading
Crown orders stay of proceedings in final corruption case of Surrey Six murder investigation
RCMP Cpl. Paul Johnston is sick with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Continue reading
Where to hold Vancouver’s annual 4/20 event in the future?
“It smells, it’s noisy and it locks up traffic. Residents in the West End want it moved from Sunset Beach,” according to Sarah Kirby-Yung’s motion. Continue reading
Rental building owners file petition to quash New Westminster rental-only zones
In the petition, six rental owners claim the city received plenty of requests to stall the decision but that those requests went unanswered. Continue reading
Mass ‘renoviction’ in Port Coquitlam worries tenants
Tenants can move back in when renovations are complete but some worry they will pay at least twice what they are paying now. Continue reading
Education minister denies pressure from government has VSB considering school closures
“There’s absolutely no pressure or political interference from our government to look at closing schools in Vancouver or anywhere else,” said B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming. Continue reading
Several Vancouver schools back on the chopping block, school board report shows
The Vancouver School Board released a draft long rage facilities plan on Friday afternoon, putting more than two dozen elementary and high schools in danger of closing. Continue reading
‘There’s a lot of misinformation out there’: BC Centre for Disease Control aims to educate kids on vaccinations
The push comes at a time where Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed an outbreak of nine measles cases. Continue reading
Update: Tuesday search called off for missing man near Mount Seymour
North Shore Rescue (NSR) crews have been called to a remote area between Runners Peak and Mount Elsay, which is north of Mount Seymour. Continue reading
Lisa Dudley’s parents back in court to fight for her belongings
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Dudley’s mother and stepfather want a complete list of items that were seized during the investigation. Continue reading
Another indication of the high cost of land in Metro Vancouver
‘The average assessed value is $300,000. In Vancouver that number jumps up to $1.9 million,’ said Andrew Scott, CMHC senior analyst. Continue reading