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Affordable housing proposal coming to District of North Vancouver council

Affordable housing proposal coming to District of North Vancouver council

Ninety units of below-market rental and affordable housing could be coming soon to the Lynn Creek neighbourhood. The proposal from the Sanford Housing Society and the Hollyburn Family Services Society at 267 and 271 Orwell St.
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Deadly act of domestic violence sparks calls for police to be more open

Deadly act of domestic violence sparks calls for police to be more open

Police secrecy surrounding domestic-violence murder investigations needs to change, says an expert in intimate partner violence, following the murder of a Salt Spring mother of three by her husband, who subsequently killed himself.
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Amid defunding talk, B.C. mulls revamp for 45-year-old Police Act

Amid defunding talk, B.C. mulls revamp for 45-year-old Police Act

Calls for defunding police are a simplistic approach to a complex problem and, instead, B.C. should review its 45-year-old Police Act, Premier John Horgan said Friday.
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Eight North Van overdose deaths in 2020 so far

Eight North Van overdose deaths in 2020 so far

Health officials voice alarm over toxic drug supply
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Squamish Nation sends support to Black community

Squamish Nation sends support to Black community

The Squamish Nation is sending a message of solidarity and support to the Black community protesting for justice and an end to systemic racism.
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New ferry schedule with dropped sailings starts June 16

New ferry schedule with dropped sailings starts June 16

The new schedule is in effect June 16 to March 31, 2021
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Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Chinatown resident cites privacy concerns over use of what police call “public safety trailers”
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Break-in artist who targeted Lower Mainland businesses sentenced to time served

Break-in artist who targeted Lower Mainland businesses sentenced to time served

Vape shop, fitness studio, music store among those hit
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Burnaby releases timeline to reopen city pools, gyms and more

Burnaby releases timeline to reopen city pools, gyms and more

The City of Burnaby will open more facilities and programs to the public in the coming weeks, with modifications as required to ensure safe enjoyment of a wider range of activities.
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West Vancouver next to open up patio space

West Vancouver next to open up patio space

Rule changes make it easier for businesses to create or expand outdoor spaces
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