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Woman assaulted with wood at Kits Beach; suspect charged
A man was arrested after allegedly striking an unsuspecting woman on the head with a large piece of driftwood during a busy Sunday afternoon.
BC Nurses issue 72-hour strike notice
Union says job action could begin Thursday if no progress in talks over wages, staffing, benefits.
B.C. residents can save up to $1,700 on energy bills
Federal program expansion brings heat pump rebates and insulation upgrades to low- and median-income households.
B.C. drowning deaths spike to 20-plus this year
Life-jackets remain most reliable safeguard as cold water incapacitation poses severe risk in provincial waters.
Transit advocates push for low-income pass ahead of fare hike
Movement coalition argues Vancouver is behind peer cities like Toronto and Edmonton in offering discounted transit for lower-income riders.
Municipal spending jumps 94% in B.C. over 14 years
Metro Vancouver operating costs rose 97 per cent since 2010, far outpacing population growth and inflation, according to a new report.
Canada Day could bring showers before sun returns
Metro Vancouver faces cloudy skies and possible rain Wednesday evening through Thursday, with temperatures dipping to 17°C.
Canucks acquire Brendan Gallagher in trade with Montreal
The Tsawwassen-raised winger returns home on a $3.25-million cap hit, with Montreal retaining 50 per cent of his salary.
Six missing after charter boat sinks near Richmond
Search suspended Sunday evening after vessel took on water near Roberts Bank with 10 people aboard.
B.C. Disability Funding Shift Raises Concerns for Autistic Kids
New provincial benefit for disabled kids launches in April, but parents say it excludes autistic children with Level 1 diagnoses,...
Recovery Resource Centre Opens in Downtown Eastside
The Ashtrey launches July 6 at 450 E. Hastings, honouring late advocate Trey Helten with low-barrier services and accelerated access to detox.
Crews battle fire at Mission homeless shelter
The Haven in the Hollow was fully evacuated before firefighters knocked down flames coming from the roof on Saturday afternoon.
