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Vancouver parties are split on road safety heading into the election. some pushing for more traffic calming, others for enforcement focus, the usual local debate playing out right now.
NDP's promising a new day centre on the Downtown Eastside as part of their platform push before October 24. part of their broader health and social-services spending plan.
the BC leaders' debate went down Wednesday night — NDP, Conservatives, Greens all on stage together with less than two weeks til the vote. economy and deficits everywhere but nobody would commit to when they'd actually balance the budget.
someone posted a photo of the old Pattullo Bridge and joked it has "a new pope" now. reddit's having it — comments piling up with bridge lore and blessing memes.
folks on r/vancouver talking tight B.C. race heading into Oct 24. lots of "who's even winning" energy — most people say they're still making up their minds.
so a BC Conservative MLA was hired as chief medical officer at a Vancouver psychedelic therapy company, but former employers say she misrepresented her medical credentials. no verified evidence she holds an actual medical degree. how did she get through candidate vetting.
There's growing debate about whether B.C. should continue its e-scooter pilot program as usage and safety questions mount.
First Nations leaders called on the B.C. Conservatives to drop a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism ahead of the October 24 election.
The B.C. Conservatives are accusing the NDP government of hiding the true cost of the new Massey Tunnel from the public budget ahead of the October 24 election.
Thanksgiving sunrise over Vancouver hit different from Mt Gardner on Bowen Island — clear skies, water like glass.
19 hikers rescued Sunday night on a provincial park trail near Coquitlam — they headed out unprepared and search and rescue had to bring them all in.
The Wild Salmon Caravan is making its way through the city — if you've spotted it or want to learn more about B.C.'s salmon this season, keep an eye out.
28 Muslim groups across B.C. are calling for the BC Conservative campaign manager to resign.
A barred owl was spotted catching some serious rest at Burnaby Lake — proof that even wildlife knows how to chill when the October weather's this good.
New Ipsos poll released Oct. 13 shows BC Conservatives at 43%, NDP at 38%, Greens at 11% as the snap election campaign heats up.
someone spotted a man in a crop top and red booty shorts rollerblading down Granville Street yesterday, dribbling a basketball and kissing every single tree. absolutely unhinged vancouver energy.
First time in the city and the weather delivered — someone's calling this October a gift. Nothing beats the early-fall window before the grey sets in for real.
Someone took advantage of the sunny Monday to walk from Acadia to Wreck — three very different beaches in one afternoon. If you've been meaning to get out before the rains come back, the weather window's still open.
Someone snatched a carrying pouch off a scooter left unattended for just 3 minutes on Victoria Drive, making off with keys (on a Lexus lanyard with an NFC tracking chip), a garage remote, and a TWICE keychain. The tracker was last spotted heading north around 3:38 — owner thinks the thief hopped the 20 bus and ditched it.
Someone found prescription glasses by Siwash Rock lookout in Stanley Park and is dropping them at the West End Community Police Station tomorrow.