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Downloaded mental health, addiction, homeless costs worry B.C. municipalities

Downloaded mental health, addiction, homeless costs worry B.C. municipalities

Local governments want financial assistance from provincial government to address social issues
North Vancouver RCMP arrest suspect in alleged mugging of mobile scooter rider

North Vancouver RCMP arrest suspect in alleged mugging of mobile scooter rider

Police are thanking the public for providing information that led to the arrest
Relax building codes to keep homeless shelters open, UBCM says

Relax building codes to keep homeless shelters open, UBCM says

Many homeless shelters don't meet B.C. Building Code or B.C. Fire Code requirements
David Eby uses UBCM speech to kick off election campaign

David Eby uses UBCM speech to kick off election campaign

The premier promised changes to health and addiction care, police protection for downtown cores and a review to the 911 emergency call system.
Exhibition on decolonization draws parallels between Canada and South Africa

Exhibition on decolonization draws parallels between Canada and South Africa

Future Worldings, co-hosted by North Vancouver’s Griffin Arts Project, delves into the history of colonialism of both countries
Elias Pettersson had to 'train around' nagging knee injury in offseason

Elias Pettersson had to 'train around' nagging knee injury in offseason

"It's like a nagging injury, it doesn't want to go away easily, but we figured out a way to work around it."
Two separate crashes leave motorcyclists dead on B.C. roadways

Two separate crashes leave motorcyclists dead on B.C. roadways

In less than 40 hours, two fatal collisions occurred less than 12 kilometres apart in Langley
UVic warns of drink spiking at 'off-campus' events

UVic warns of drink spiking at 'off-campus' events

Good Night Out in Victoria, which works to promotes safety in the nightlife scene, says drink spiking can be used to render someone incapacitated and unable to consent to sexual activity
'It’s amazing the beauty we find in the dirt,' Port Coquitlam rock hound says

'It’s amazing the beauty we find in the dirt,' Port Coquitlam rock hound says

Hilmar Krocke has collected rocks, minerals and gems for more than 30 years. On Oct. 5 and 6, 2024, the Port Coquitlam resident will showcase some of his treasures at the 43rd annual show at the Kyle Centre in Port Moody.
Increase B.C. short-term rental fines to $3,000 daily, UBCM says

Increase B.C. short-term rental fines to $3,000 daily, UBCM says

Burnaby resolution goes before Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates at Vancouver convention