Fisheries Department says it will shut 15 salmon farms off B.C.’s coast to protect wild fish
Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has announced the federal government will not renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms around…
Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens in decline
StatCan numbers reveal the percentage of permanent residents who become Canadians has plummeted over the past 20 years. The Institute for…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Knight St in Richmond blocked southbound
A dump truck has struck the Cambie Road overpass above Knight Street in Richmond, blocking all southbound lanes.The Richmond RCMP…
Survivors struggle to stay warm, fed in earthquake aftermath
Tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in a catastrophic earthquake huddled around campfires in the bitter cold…
Ottawa lays out health plan worth $196B over next decade, with $46B in new spending
The federal government is offering the provinces and territories a health funding deal worth $196.1 billion over 10 years, including…
Vancouver city council approves plan to revitalize Granville Street
The City of Vancouver is beginning another effort to revitalize and transform the historic Granville strip, home to some of…
Vancouver man’s TD Bank account pilfered, even after changing debit cards
A Vancouver man claims hundreds of dollars have been stolen from his account but says TD Bank refuses to reimburse…
Vancouver better prepared to weather recession: economist
Economists have forecast a recession this year for Canada.According to James Raymond, senior manager of research at the Vancouver Economic…
Vancouver: Some E. Hastings tents removed
Some tents and other structures on the sidewalks of East Hastings west of Main Street are being taken down.The City…
Vancouver transit accepting debit payments
Metro Vancouver transit riders can now use their debit cards to pay for rides as TransLink says its payment systems…