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Standard of living, housing and health care among concerns in Vital Signs report

Standard of living, housing and health care among concerns in Vital Signs report

The annual report, now in its 19th year, is a “checkup” measuring the region’s vitality through the eyes of its residents, thefoundation said.
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Vancouver mayor promises more police to quell 'street disorder' in Gastown

Vancouver mayor promises more police to quell 'street disorder' in Gastown

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is taking immediate steps to improve public safety in the Gastown neighbourhood.
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Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

British Columbia's former chief coroner is criticizing plans by two of the province's major political parties for involuntary treatment of people with drug addictions, saying there's little evidence it works and more people will die.
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Four newsroom staff at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., are cut in format change

Four newsroom staff at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., are cut in format change

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — More than half of the newsroom at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., has been let go as the station moves to a music format.
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Gibsons-shot 'Murder in a Small Town' premieres on Global TV

Gibsons-shot 'Murder in a Small Town' premieres on Global TV

Murder in a Small Town is a crime drama series, based on the detective novels penned by Saskatchewan-born novelist Laurali Rose Wright.
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Surrey man faces child porn charges after RCMP investigation

Surrey man faces child porn charges after RCMP investigation

A police investigation has resulted in a 41-year-old Surrey man being charged
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The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
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'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

Vancouver's PiDGin Restaurant owner says current tax burden predominantly borne by small businesses
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HandyDART strike in Metro Vancouver ending as workers ratify new deal with TransDev

HandyDART strike in Metro Vancouver ending as workers ratify new deal with TransDev

VANCOUVER — The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with TransDev, which says it aims for full service to resume by the end of the week.
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Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

The man showed signs of drug impairment when officers woke him up.
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