Vancouver officials hope to shutter East Hastings encampment
Mayor Ken Sim: “Things have reached a turning point.”A massive city-led push to clear the homeless encampment on East Hastings…
First national standard in the world focused on pediatric pain.
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence: It’s the first national standard in…
Vancouver city hall conceals proposals, contracts with FIFA for 2026 World Cup
City hall cites an alleged fear of harming public body and third-party business interests under sections of the freedom of…
New dental care plan announced for millions of uninsured Canadians
The federal government has announced its 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, including a brand-new dental care plan for Canada.“We will begin…
Vancouver looks to frozen eggs, help control Canada goose population
VANCOUVER — The booming population of Canada geese is “wreaking havoc” on Vancouver’s green spaces, and the park board is…
Donald Trump arrested and in jail?
Donald Trump arrested and in jail, fake photos created with the AI make the rounds on the webDonald Trump has…
Beloved Steveston fish ‘n’ chips outlet to close
Pajo’s at Garry Point Park is closing, amid claims the City of Richmond has ‘chosen a new vendor’One of Steveston’s…
B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come
At the same time, Dr. Neil Fassina says demographics suggest skilled trades technicians are beginning to move into the next…
Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.’s TransLink
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what…
Canada, other governments hustle to stop Silicon Valley Bank crisis from spreading
Shares in several U.S. banks sell off hard as government takes over another bank.Governments in the U.S., Britain and Canada…