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Vancouver cops allegedly made racist comments during ‘street check’ ride-alongs

Vancouver cops allegedly made racist comments during ‘street check’ ride-alongs

Allegations were not included in final report submitted to Vancouver Police Board
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B.C. finance minister, MLAs host townhall on province's economic recovery

B.C. finance minister, MLAs host townhall on province's economic recovery

As British Columbia moves forward and slowly attempts to reopen its economy, the best way to avoid a dip backwards is by following the advice of health authorities, according to Finance Minister Carole James.
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Rainbow walks installed at two North Van elementary schools

Rainbow walks installed at two North Van elementary schools

Students at two North Vancouver elementary schools are celebrating Pride Month in a very colourful way: with the installation of new rainbow walks.
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North Vancouver considers new district-wide parking policy

North Vancouver considers new district-wide parking policy

Lynn Canyon pay parking pilot project also discussed
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HMCS Fraser, based in Esquimalt, sank 80 years ago

HMCS Fraser, based in Esquimalt, sank 80 years ago

Eighty years ago today — June 25, 1940 — the first Canadian ship was sunk in the Second World War. It was the HMCS Fraser, based in Esquimalt. The men who died on the Fraser included 12 from Greater Victoria.
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No new COVID-19 cases on the North Shore in last two weeks

No new COVID-19 cases on the North Shore in last two weeks

Zero cases reported between June 8 and 22; four cases in past five weeks
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Squamish Nation releases statement about Gassy Jack and his 12-year-old wife

Squamish Nation releases statement about Gassy Jack and his 12-year-old wife

Deighton and X̱áliya were wed in 1870
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Vancouver council moves step closer to allowing legal public drinking this summer

Vancouver council moves step closer to allowing legal public drinking this summer

Trial could coincide with park board’s plan to allow drinking at select beaches and parks
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After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

BC Ferries phasing out 50% passenger capacity limit, promises ‘more than enough capacity’ on summer sailings
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Hospital stay could be forced on youths who overdose

Hospital stay could be forced on youths who overdose

Hospitals will be allowed to keep youths for up to seven days after an overdose, to allow time to stabilize them, contact a parent and create a plan for voluntary help, under rule changes being proposed by the province.
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