Vancouver

• Federal government finances $574M for rental home construction in Vancouver

  The federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help build about 950 rental homes in Vancouver.

  Politics

  Nov 14
  
• Man convicted in ‘egregious assault’ on Chinatown shopkeeper accused of probation breach

  A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Wayne Northey, 51, after he allegedly failed to appear in court on Oct. 31 and Nov. 13.

  Crime

  Nov 13
  
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• Billions in damage, thousands of injuries: Report maps out Vancouver earthquake risks

  The report found a magnitude 7.2 quake could damage more than 6,100 buildings, displace a third of residents and workers and cause up to $17 billion in damage.

  Canada

  Nov 7
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• ‘Do something’: Vancouver’s Gourmet Warehouse warns of ‘epidemic’ of retail crime

  The Gourmet Warehouse says it's dealing with up to six attempted thieves a day and that the problem is getting worse.

  Crime

  Nov 6
• Murder charge laid in deadly summer assault on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Jordan Povse, 23, died after being found in medical distress near Main and Hastings streets early in the morning of Aug. 9. Police at the time said he was the victim of an assault.

  Crime

  Nov 6
• Flexible daycare in Vancouver says it’s at risk of closing

  Storybook Buddings offers parents up to 40 hours per month of flexible daycare, with as little as an hour's notice for drop-off. 

  Politics

  Nov 5
• Homeless encampment in Vancouver’s CRAB Park to close next week: city

  The City of Vancouver says the remaining seven residents of the encampment have a week to pack up and leave, or they must remove their tents each day.

  Nov 1
• Byelection in the works after Vancouver councillor elected provincially

  OneCity Coun. Christine Boyle was elected in the riding of Vancouver-Little Mountain with more than 62 per cent of the vote. 

  Politics

  Oct 29
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• Vancouver looks to help religious groups build affordable housing

  Vancouver is looking at how it could help simplify the process for faith groups to redevelop properties for affordable housing.

  Economy

  Oct 23
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• Bail denied for man accused of stealing police SUV for Vancouver joyride

  Dustin Tallio was arrested on Oct. 6, when he is alleged to have stolen a police SUV and taken it for a joyride on a grass field at Templeton Park in East Vancouver. 

  Crime

  Oct 22