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West Vancouver seeks its own vacancy tax

West Vancouver seeks its own vacancy tax

West Vancouver council is again asking the province for the power to hit absentee homeowners with its own speculation and vacancy tax. The last census showed almost 10 per cent of West Vancouver’s homes are non-owner occupied.
Tree cutting near Capilano River raises ire

Tree cutting near Capilano River raises ire

As building continues on several townhouse projects off North Vancouver’s Fullerton Avenue, some residents are calling out the municipality for allowing developers to cut too many trees within riparian setback areas of the Capilano River.
Vancouver police looking for suspect in seaplane theft (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Vancouver police looking for suspect in seaplane theft (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Vancouver police are hoping the public can help identify the man who broke into the Harbour Air terminal Friday and stole a seaplane . Officers were called to the terminal at about 3:30 a.m.
Fake Viagra dealers avoid stiff fines

Fake Viagra dealers avoid stiff fines

Two North Vancouver residents have avoided hard time but will face fines after pleading guilty to importing and selling off-brand erectile dysfunction drugs.
RCMP and New York artists put new face on old cold case

RCMP and New York artists put new face on old cold case

North Vancouver RCMP and the BC Coroners service are hoping a fresh look at some old remains will yield answers in a lingering cold case.
Latest B.C. coronavirus cases linked to Iran

Latest B.C. coronavirus cases linked to Iran

Health officials in B.C. are telling the public there’s no cause for alarm after the sixth and seventh cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus were confirmed in the past week, both connected to transmission in Iran.
West Van chops proposed tax hike

West Van chops proposed tax hike

District of West Vancouver council is chipping away at the proposed 2020 municipal tax increase, cutting back some planned spending on policing, planning and addressing climate change. Homeowners can expect a 4.
CNV inches closer to revisiting Harry Jerome centre with new rec strategy

CNV inches closer to revisiting Harry Jerome centre with new rec strategy

City of North Vancouver council might be one report away from determining what should be put in – and what might get left out – of the new Harry Jerome centre.
Air Canada cancels flights from YVR, Canadian airports to China until April

Air Canada cancels flights from YVR, Canadian airports to China until April

Air Canada announced Tuesday that it’s extending its suspension of all direct flights between Canada to mainland China as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow worldwide.
UPDATED: Vancouver police move in, arrest protesters near Port of Vancouver (PHOTOS)

UPDATED: Vancouver police move in, arrest protesters near Port of Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Protesters set up at the intersection of East Hastings and Clark Drive Monday afternoon