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TransLink confirms new West Van-UBC express bus

TransLink confirms new West Van-UBC express bus

The bus hasn’t run since the pandemic put classes online, but it will be back on the roads this fall
Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall ordered to stand trial

Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall ordered to stand trial

Everton Javaun Downey, 32, has been ordered to stand trial in BC Supreme Court after a two-day preliminary inquiry that wrapped up in Vancouver provincial court Tuesday. He is accused of second degree murder in the death of Melissa Blimkie in December 2021.
DNV pushes forward with new budget despite facing a tripling of debt

DNV pushes forward with new budget despite facing a tripling of debt

Turf fields and active transportation approved, while North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little says the proposed tax increase would be the largest the district has seen in more than 20 years
Pooches pepper sprayed on North Vancouver trail

Pooches pepper sprayed on North Vancouver trail

Conflicts like the one on Hyannis are becoming everyday occurrence, says the owner of one commercial dog walking business.
Acciona shortlisted for more SkyTrain contracts, despite North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant turmoil

Acciona shortlisted for more SkyTrain contracts, despite North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant turmoil

Metro Vancouver hired Acciona as a contractor in 2017 for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which has been delayed and run over budget
West Vancouver approves all-rental building across from Park Royal

West Vancouver approves all-rental building across from Park Royal

The 201-unit building is the first major development considered by the new council. See who voted how and why.
Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

"I'm tired of getting shot. I'm tired of getting stabbed," said Travis Bell in court, adding, "I just want to be there for my kids."
Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

Convicted B.C. killer had loaded gun hidden between buttocks in Richmond shooting

When he had an opportunity to surrender the gun, Robert Kinnear tried to avoid detection by claiming he was concerned about being exposed in public.
North Shore MLAs talk health care, transportation at Chamber meeting

North Shore MLAs talk health care, transportation at Chamber meeting

Labour shortages, lack of housing and additional costs hurting small businesses, say members
Keith Baldrey: B.C. lacks the energy to meet its climate goals

Keith Baldrey: B.C. lacks the energy to meet its climate goals

Electric vehicles, net-zero LNG plants will take far more hydro power than the province is currently capable of generating, report cautions.