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Maternity diversion at Ridge Meadows Hospital this weekend
Expectant mothers directed elsewhere due to gap in obstetrician coverage from Friday to Monday morning.
YVR preparing for 88,000 daily passengers during World Cup
Airport expects 2.7 million passengers between June 8 and July 12; new screening tech and biometric gates deployed.
Vancouver police warn of distraction theft targeting seniors
Three incidents reported in recent days; blessing scams resulted in thousands in losses.
Science World's soccer ball dome is complete
All 131 panels installed on iconic geodesic dome ahead of FIFA World Cup kickoff next week.
Two official FIFA stores opening downtown this weekend
Brick-and-mortar retail locations at Granville/Robson and Pacific Centre ahead of tournament kickoff.
Family calls Schoenborn release decision 'baffling'
The B.C. Review Board granted conditional discharge to child killer Allan Schoenborn, allowing him to live in the community unsupervised.
Transit app unlocks premium features for Metro Vancouver riders
TransLink partners with popular transit planner to give free access to premium trip-planning tools through the World Cup and beyond.
City council approves low-income transit pass motion
Vancouver will push TransLink and the province to create a $25/month pass for residents earning under $40,000 annually.
SeaBus and buses get World Cup makeover
TransLink's ferry and bus fleet sport tournament branding as the city preps for five weeks of packed transit.
World Cup kicks off in Vancouver June 13
BC Place hosts seven matches over five weeks, drawing massive global audiences and transforming the city's transit system.
B.C. Hydro extends gas plant operations to meet power gap
Utility cancels phaseout plan for two natural-gas generators as demand for electricity surges. Climate advocates voice concerns.
City council to explore suicide barriers on Granville Bridge
After rejecting the idea last year, Vancouver council voted Thursday to study installing barriers. Advocates say they work and save lives.