Matt Robinson
The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Recent articles by Matt:
Cry for help from Surrey RCMP
"We cannot expect to see crime go down in a growing city without relative increases to police resources," Surrey's top cop says. → Read More
Firefighters, single moms and kids meet their new, combined digs
"It's such a relief" - a tenant remarks on her move to suitable housing. → Read More
City drags feet on needles found in Vancouver park
Park board head not sure what went wrong, but said response times are often just a few hours or at worst one day. → Read More
B.C. subsidizes fossil fuels to tune of hundreds of millions annually, according to study
"I knew that there were subsidies. I had no idea that we were literally giving up billions of dollars …" — Tzeporah Berman, the International Program Director at advocacy group Stand.earth → Read More
Fundraiser for Chopper Masales passes key figure, but much more needed
"No matter what it takes, we are getting this done." → Read More
Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange latest to shutter with millions owing to clients
Securities regulators and crypto experts warn people to be careful in regulatory grey area → Read More
Transit strike to persist Monday but worst may be yet to come
Union says most of the system should be functioning as people return to work and school Monday. → Read More
Province hosts open house on Broadway subway project
Latest information on subway expansion offers glimpse of construction woes to come, but touts vastly improved travel times when finished. → Read More
Public safety minister concerned about tent city in Vancouver
Those working with residents of the tent city say safety and well-being of those living in the park is the top concern. → Read More
B.C. father calls for industry changes after son's death harvesting sea urchins
Connor Brown's diving death was 'totally preventable,' says dad. → Read More
Father calls for industry changes after son's death on the job
Connor Brown’s diving death was ‘totally preventable,’ says dad. → Read More
B.C. paper-straw company starts production ahead of coming plastic ban
‘Rube Goldberg machine’ churns out 25,000 straws a day to satisfy some of the local demand for single-use products. → Read More
B.C. can use personal info to fuel its speculation and vacancy tax program: Ruling
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner sided with Finance Ministry over its data collection process. → Read More
Independent Jody Wilson-Raybould holds thin lead in Vancouver-Granville
Race too close to call lasts into late Monday for the former attorney general and justice minister → Read More
Federal leaders blitz B.C. on final weekend of campaign
Last minute promises, late sorties fired from B.C., a province that could play a big role in deciding the next government. → Read More
More than $20 million slipped through the fingers of B.C. lotto players in last decade
If you're an infrequent player, you may be most at risk of losing that next $1 million winner. → Read More
Vancouver ramps up for more accessible city, but much more needed
The planned increase in accessible ramps would raise "shockingly low number to an embarrassingly low number" says wheelchair user. → Read More
Autistic people march for and against walk for autism
Members of the autistic community protested annual march to share concerns with how autism is considered. → Read More
Burnaby North-Seymour candidates sizing up chances after Leung turfed
With Heather Leung out of the picture, some Conservative votes may be in play. → Read More
Vancouver okays a 30-cent-per-trip congestion fee for ride-hailing vehicles
If the city does not move quickly, the industry could start to operate in an unregulated environment. → Read More