Highlights

Les Leyne: Finance Ministry lowballs housing start forecast

Either the government’s economic analysts are pessimistic to the point of hopelessness, or the NDP is vastly overselling the effect of the zoning and building bonanza it is trying to create

Nov 29, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño is associated with warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the tropical region of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, which affects the global jet stream pattern.

Nov 29, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.

Nov 29, 2023 2:20 AM Read more >

B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of food?

From beef tacos wrapped in cricket flour-laced tortillas to mealworm ginger sugar cookies, a panel of judges had their work cut out for them at the Great UBC Bug Bake Off.

Nov 28, 2023 6:16 PM Read more >

'Near 0 visibility': Fog advisory issued for Richmond, Metro Vancouver

Drivers may experience reduced visibility and potentially slippery surfaces.

Nov 28, 2023 5:23 PM Read more >

Sub called in after SFU Burnaby prof's anti-feminist, anti-trans rant

A class of computing science students at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus got a substitute prof Tuesday after their regular prof sent them a message with 'personal views that do not represent the views of the university,' according to an SFU spokesperson.

Nov 28, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Santa cruises set sail from Port Moody Dec. 1. Here's when and where you can see them

This year's flotilla from Reed Point Marina in Port Moody will include 10 to 15 craft, with more expected for the highlight visit to Belcarra.

Nov 28, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'I want to know what's real, and what's fake'

Money has a huge impact on everyone, which is why one Grade 10 Pinetree Secondary student says they're eager to learn about saving early.

Nov 28, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Festive holiday Reindeer Buses return to Metro Vancouver roads

The nine not-so-little reindeer will be all over the region.

Nov 28, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

The school district began investigating Alexandro Vizza, a secondary school teacher, in June 2021 regarding inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with a former student

Nov 28, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >