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Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

"Our challenge is no longer just about surviving the effects of the pandemic and inflation," says Brad West, mayor of Port Coquitlam and chair of the Mayors' Council.
DNV council candidates spent a fraction of their North Shore peers

DNV council candidates spent a fraction of their North Shore peers

Mayor Mike Little spent less than $10K on his campaign
Resident worried after two glass panels break on North Van condo

Resident worried after two glass panels break on North Van condo

The building is just a few months old but two heavy glass panels have shattered
North Van's Harry Jerome rec centre rebuild cost hits $230M

North Van's Harry Jerome rec centre rebuild cost hits $230M

The cost of the project today is almost as high as it was in 2018 when plans still included a 50-metre pool and curling rink.
Mayor Mark Sager outspent rival Booth almost two-to-one on West Van election campaign

Mayor Mark Sager outspent rival Booth almost two-to-one on West Van election campaign

Collectively, West Van candidates spent $364,690 in the 2022 civic election campaign. Those who spent the most also tended to win.
North Van skier Cameron Alexander bags bronze in first world championship race

North Van skier Cameron Alexander bags bronze in first world championship race

The medal comes 11 months after Alexander finished first in a World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway
Province announces $16.2M for youth peer support

Province announces $16.2M for youth peer support

The funding will train and employ 76 new youth peer support workers at Foundry centres across B.C.
Brr! Metro Vancouver temperatures to feel like -3 C with wind chill

Brr! Metro Vancouver temperatures to feel like -3 C with wind chill

There are several bright, sunny days to expect this week, too.
Keith Baldrey: New polls deliver good news for BC NDP

Keith Baldrey: New polls deliver good news for BC NDP

New premier and his party enjoy strong lead in public approval over BC Liberal Party.
Letter: ‘Entitled’ disc golfers inhabit Eastview Park

Letter: ‘Entitled’ disc golfers inhabit Eastview Park

Overzealous disc golfers combined with Eastview’s neighbourhood traffic makes for an accident waiting to happen, says one reader