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Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver is planning to build 2,000 new and redeveloped affordable housing units over the next 10 years after decades of stalled growth in its housing program.
Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said flight delays due to airport issues were beyond Air Canada's control.
95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change
From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

In 1987, John Mark Lee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder of William Patrick MacLeod of Kingston, Ont.
Why taking death seriously will change your life

Why taking death seriously will change your life

Reena Lazar and Christa Overnell are working to shift our approaches to end-of-life planning.
Video: Tri-Cities SkyTrain stations reimagined for the Marvel universe

Video: Tri-Cities SkyTrain stations reimagined for the Marvel universe

TransLink assembles a new map with references to the popular movies and comics, including its stops in Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in Coquitlam arrested

Man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in Coquitlam arrested

They'll remain in custody until their next court appearance, Coquitlam RCMP confirm.
Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada