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Mixed-use menu: housing, work, shops – and social objectives

Mixed-use menu: housing, work, shops – and social objectives

New projects asked to be all things to all people – but there are limits
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Man accused of fatally stabbing B.C. father outside Starbucks appears before judge

Man accused of fatally stabbing B.C. father outside Starbucks appears before judge

The downtown Vancouver killing of Paul Stanley Schmidt was likely witnessed by dozens of people, police say.
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Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

In the last two weeks, there were finally signals that the themes of the party's election campaign were aligning with the tactics of the council
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B.C. rider who survived cracked vertebrae urges cyclist to put a helmet on

B.C. rider who survived cracked vertebrae urges cyclist to put a helmet on

When it comes to reducing potential injuries, a properly fitted helmet is key, says Dr. Brandon Yau, a resident medical safety officer
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Dollar doldrums looming large on the horizon for global container shipping lines

Dollar doldrums looming large on the horizon for global container shipping lines

Supply chain: Capacity up, earnings down as pandemic economy boom turns bust for ocean container carriers
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UVic study looks at why some people are more likely to prepare for a tsunami

UVic study looks at why some people are more likely to prepare for a tsunami

Men, younger people, renters and singles are less likely to prepare, while those who are community-minded and participate in community events are more likely
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B.C. Transit launches new 'RapidBus,' offering more trips with fewer stops

B.C. Transit launches new 'RapidBus,' offering more trips with fewer stops

Buses every seven to eight minute at peak times on new Route 95; every 15 minutes in off hours.
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Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

The change recommends disallowing the publication of polls that reflect how political parties are faring in the two weeks leading up to a provincial vote
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B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled a dog was not given up temporarily.
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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
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