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Report finds 'missing middle' solution to Metro Vancouver's housing crisis

Report finds 'missing middle' solution to Metro Vancouver's housing crisis

A new report says row housing, six- to 12-unit multiplexes and co-op housing would be more energy-efficient, would face less local opposition, and could be replicated across huge swaths of Metro Vancouver currently zoned for single-family detached homes.
B.C. government mute on Penny Ballem pay, Bonnie Henry book

B.C. government mute on Penny Ballem pay, Bonnie Henry book

Woman in charge of province's COVID-19 vaccination campaign was paid $405,000 over nine months, provincial documents show.
Lack of powder silences Vancouver's historic Nine O'Clock Gun indefinitely

Lack of powder silences Vancouver's historic Nine O'Clock Gun indefinitely

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver parks board says the city's historic Nine O'Clock Gun is being silenced by a lack of explosive powder that's needed to fire it.
B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches.
Telus CEO says 5G deployment "a marathon not a sprint"

Telus CEO says 5G deployment "a marathon not a sprint"

VANCOUVER — As Telus Corp. accelerates investments into its 5G network, CEO Darren Entwistle expects commercialization to take time while the company focuses on developing the right product services and applications.
Three charged after police investigation nets $30M in drugs

Three charged after police investigation nets $30M in drugs

Charges have been approved against three men after a sweeping police investigation that resulted in the seizure of $30 million in drugs in 2020, including high-concentration fentanyl.
Sea to Sky among several areas with special avalanche warning in effect

Sea to Sky among several areas with special avalanche warning in effect

Delays expected Friday on Highway 99 north of Pemberton with avalanche control work planned
Avalanche warning issued for much of B.C. and into Alberta

Avalanche warning issued for much of B.C. and into Alberta

Cariboos and North and South Columbias among areas covered by warning
Trades worker shortage worsens through pandemic

Trades worker shortage worsens through pandemic

An estimated 64,000 additional tradespeople will be needed in B.C. over the next 10 years
Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.