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Violence on transit has increased post-pandemic, police and union officials say

Violence on transit has increased post-pandemic, police and union officials say

Violence on public transit and in city spaces across Canada has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld said in relation to a spate of assaults in his city as well as Edmonton, Metro Vancouver and Toronto.
City of North Vancouver signals major shift in zoning plans

City of North Vancouver signals major shift in zoning plans

Most of the language of the current zoning bylaw was written when Prime Minister Trudeau was in office – Pierre Trudeau.
Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

“(From) a consumer public perspective this is  a really difficult period to live in, which means we have higher volatility and unpredictability in how people are going to react to issues from day to day," public opinion researcher David Coletto says.
'Fluctuating temperatures': Shift expected in Metro Vancouver weather forecast

'Fluctuating temperatures': Shift expected in Metro Vancouver weather forecast

The forecast includes multiple precipitation types across Canada.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

With nothing substantial to offer, the premier and his solicitor general received substantial public hostility
Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time, and whether they do is dependent on how bargaining with the Liberal government goes in the coming days. 
North Shore athletes shine at B.C. Winter Games

North Shore athletes shine at B.C. Winter Games

Athletes from North Vancouver and West Van took home more than 20 medals at the event held recently in Vernon
Look for these food trucks in the District of North Vancouver this year

Look for these food trucks in the District of North Vancouver this year

A pilot program is returning with a longer list of options like ice cream, fancy hot dogs and bibimbap
Letter: B.C. is home to many talented luthiers

Letter: B.C. is home to many talented luthiers

They may not produce as many units as Prestige Guitars, but these artisans still offer a bespoke experience
Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

It was designed and built entirely by a 60-member team of UBC students.