Cameron Thomson
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Crime stoppers offers $5,000 reward for tips on suspect who sexually assaulted youth on North Shore trail
The North Vancouver RCMP is seeking information on the sexual assault of a female youth who was walking near the Seymour Heights Elementary School. → Read More
Here's why there's an empty statue base set up outside a Vancouver landmark
The YWCA Metro Vancouver is unveiling a statue-less statue at Vancouver's Canada Place for International Women's Day 2022. → Read More
You can enter a Vancouver gaming tournament with a $15,000 prize pool
Vancouver Battle Royale: Resurrection is a gaming tournament hosted by The Gaming Stadium that is coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre this April. → Read More
Here's where there will be an empty statue base set up outside a Vancouver landmark this month
The YWCA Metro Vancouver is unveiling a statue-less statue at Vancouver's Canada Place on Sunday, March 8 just ahead of International Women's Day. → Read More
This map shows the exact location and type of all 151,238 sidewalk trees in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver has provided the data on almost every public tree across the city including species type, location and date planted. → Read More
All roads to Metro Vancouver border crossing now open following anti-COVID-19 mandate protests
After three weeks of anti-COVID-19 mandate protests, Surrey RCMP has arrested 18 people and has multiple investigations open looking into illegal activity. → Read More
Watch the English Bay Barge Lego set put together in under 60 seconds (VIDEO)
A collaboration between Vancouver Is Awesome and Heritage Bricks, the English Bay Barge Lego kit is now in the process of being shipped to the extreme barge fans. → Read More
Stanley Park's 9 o'clock gun is back in action following black powder shortage
The 9 o'clock gun in Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's coveted nightly traditions, is back to firing again following a global shortage of black powder. → Read More
Vancouver diver pulls over 550 lbs of trash out of Falls Creek (VIDEO)
Henry Wang is a Vancouver member of Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans who travels the province taking loads of garbage out of local waterways. → Read More
Thousands gather in downtown Vancouver for massive anti-Ukraine war rally (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Thousands have gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday, Feb 26 to protest the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Drivers are advised to avoid downtown. → Read More
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds is matching donations to Ukraine up to $1,000,000
Ryan Reynolds and and wife Blake Lively will be matching donations to Ukraine made to the USA for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). → Read More
Expect huge crowds near the Vancouver Art Gallery this weekend with three rally events planned
An anti-COVID-19 mandate protest, counter-protest and pro-Ukraine rally happen at the same time at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza this Saturday, Feb. 26. → Read More
Here's how much rain Vancouver is expected to see this weekend
Vancouver, BC is in for lots of rain the weekend of Feb. 26-27 just after the region was hit with sub-zero temperatures due to an arctic weather pattern. → Read More
From storm debris to Vancouver icon: Here’s the entire timeline of the English Bay Barge
From its arrival in a wind and rainstorm in November 2021, the English Bay Barge has made Vancouver, BC headlines several times in the past few months. → Read More
TransLink testing new battery-powered buses to replace Vancouver’s diesel fleet (VIDEO)
As part of TransLink’s Climate Action Strategy, the transit company will begin testing new battery-powered Nova buses to replace Vancouver’s diesel fleet. → Read More
This constantly updated Vancouver police map keeps track of crime across the city
The GeoDASH Crime Map was created by the Vancouver Police Department to inform residents of crime activities reported in Vancouver, BC. → Read More
Ongoing 'arctic air mass' could lead to snowfall in Metro Vancouver tonight
Environment Canada has released a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver warning residents of cold temperatures brought on by an artic outflow. → Read More
Vancouver police investigate after Granville strip stabbing sends one to hospital
Vancouver Police Department are investigating after a man was stabbed on Friday night as thousands of people packed the Granville Entertainment District. → Read More
RCMP close Surrey border crossing due to anti-vaccine mandate trucker convoy
A traffic camera on Highway 15 at 8th Ave in South Surrey captured protesters occupying the area on Feb 19. Last week 16 were arrested at the same border crossing → Read More
Metro Vancouver RCMP and CBSA prepare for more protests at U.S. border this weekend
After protesters were arrested at a Surrey border crossing last week, Surrey RCMP and the CBSA are preparing for a repeat performance on Sat., Feb 19. → Read More