Renee Bernard
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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CRAB Park tent city in Vancouver cleared again
There were dozens of people still living in CRAB Park in tents until Thursday morning, when park board rangers and others came to clear them out. → Read More
Canada's federal parties fall short on housing affordability promises: researchers
In the lead-up to the 2021 election: How do the platforms of Canada's federal parties stack up when it comes to housing affordability? → Read More
Barriers remain for disabled voters, say two groups
Mail-in ballots, for example, are problematic for the visually impaired. → Read More
Digital tickets at BC Place a game-changer for Vancouver resellers
The COVID-19 pandemic has likely put an end to people buying last-minute paper tickets with paper money outside of Vancouver's stadiums. → Read More
Drug user advocates say B.C.'s safe supply program doesn't go far enough
Drug user advocates say B.C.'s expanded safer supply program still leaves too many people out, and puts too much power in the hands of prescribers. → Read More
VPD faces new review after Indigenous man, granddaughter handcuffed at BMO
The actions of two Vancouver officers involved in the handcuffing of an Indigenous man and his 12-year-old granddaughter at a BMO in 2019 will undergo another review. → Read More
New construction on the North Shore is a peak at the future
All three north shore municipalities now require maximum energy efficient homes. → Read More
Criticism pours in as B.C. refuses to declare state of emergency following wildfires
B.C. has yet to declare a state of emergency as the Interior continues to grapple with a number of wildfires that have ravaged communities such as Lytton. → Read More
Dog dies in North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon
Search for a dog at Twin Falls ended in tragedy after District of North Vancouver fire crews discovered the animal's body in the fast-moving water. → Read More
Fraser Health relocates some vaccine clinics amid heatwave concern
Out of concern for staff and clients during the heat wave, Fraser Health is altering the locations of a number of vaccine clinics. → Read More
Proposed Vancouver rental project designed, delivered and for women
All 135 units at 546 West 13th Ave. will be available at below market rents. → Read More
Victoria cancels Canada Day celebration in wake of Kamloops discovery
In light of recent events, Victoria has decided to cancel its Canada Day celebration, adding a broadcast guided by the Lekwungen people will be done instead. → Read More
RV dwellers in East Vancouver fear 'crackdown' from city
A group advocating for people living in their RVs in East Vancouver suggests the City of Vancouver is preparing a crackdown in the coming days. → Read More
Vancouver's Commercial Drive to get pedestrian-friendly makeover
Commercial Drive in Vancouver is on its way to becoming a more pedestrian-friendly street with slower traffic, wider sidewalks, piazzas, and parklets. → Read More
Vancouver police investigating after Asian man assaulted Saturday
Another violent incident directed at someone of Asian heritage occurred in Vancouver Saturday. The victim was taken to hospital after being injured. → Read More
Woman shot by RCMP in Ucluelet; police watchdog investigating
UCLUELET (NEWS 1130) – The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating the RCMP, after a woman was shot by officers near Ucluelet on Saturday. In a statement, police responded to a disturbance at a home on Albert Rd, Port Albion, around 5 p.m., after receiving reports that a man required medical attention. When officers … → Read More
Climate protesters plan to shut down Lions Gate Bridge Monday
Extinction Rebellion is asking people to gather by the Lions Gate Bridge at 12 p.m. on Monday in an effort to "close the gates to fossil fuel exports." → Read More
Popular Surrey diner closes for good
It's been run by the Springenatic family since 1959. → Read More
BC athlete preparing for an Olympics like no other
Athletes will be subjected to daily testing, and restrictions on their movements. → Read More
BC truckers look to replicate vaccine agreement between Manitoba and North Dakota
Manitoban cross-border truckers have access to vaccines in that Midwestern US state → Read More