Sarah Grochowski
The Province
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Permanent patios go to public debate next month in Vancouver
The patio program first started in 2020 as a temporary measure to help Vancouver eateries survive pandemic restrictions. → Read More
Adult Amber Alert system could have saved daughter, says B.C. mom
A Chilliwack mother who spent months frantically canvassing the community for signs of her missing daughter is calling for a new Amber Alert system in Canada, but for adults. → Read More
Langley Election Results: Eric Woodward defeats Rich Coleman in bid for mayor
It's election day in Langley Township and City as residents vote for mayors and councils to lead them. Follow this post for results. → Read More
Man charged with murder of Abbotsford's Chelsey Gauthier
'I'm extremely relieved that this guy is off the streets,' said Chelsea's father Ray Gauthier. → Read More
Surrey anti-gang 'visionary,' filmmaker mourned after deadly dispute with neighbour
Friends and family of a Surrey filmmaker who devoted his life to putting an end to gang violence in B.C.'s South Asian community are pledging to carry on the work in the wake of his death. → Read More
Obituary: Paige Phillips was a fierce advocate for drug users
A street worker who fought for better treatment for drug users, Paige Phillips was killed by B.C.'s tainted illicit drug supply → Read More
Police incident unfolding in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Vancouver police are not confirming anything at this time, but witnesses allege police shot a man on Hastings Street. → Read More
B.C. 911 operators forced to work more overtime than ever before due to 'critical' labour shortage
On Monday, E-Comm notified Gill and more than 150 other full-time dispatchers that from Thursday to Sunday (July 3) the agency "may have to resort" to forcing… → Read More
Push is on to hike costs for Vancouver developers wanting to convert SROs
Councillor wants to force developers of single-room occupancy buildings to pay more to replace the rooms they take out of low-income market. → Read More
Innovative schooling takes teen from building ferry models to steering the real thing
18-year-old celebrates landing his dream job, aboard the Spirit of Vancouver Island → Read More
Vancouver clinic first place in Canada to make legal sale of takeaway fentanyl
More people in Vancouver can buy and take home fentanyl thanks to a program that offers it at street prices to patients with a prescription. → Read More
COVID-19: Pender Island couple vows to go off-grid after living off the land during pandemic
Rising grocery costs have inspired a B.C. couple to go off the grid for good, after initially deciding to challenge themselves by living off the land for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Drug-testing expansion not enough to end fatal overdoses in Metro Vancouver: critics
The calls for service expansion come as illicit drug toxicity became the leading cause of “unnatural death” in the province. → Read More
Vancouver removes red tape for bars and restaurants seeking patio space this summer
Starting April 1, approved businesses in Vancouver will be able to move up to 50 per cent of their existing seated capacity on to a patio. → Read More
Skier saved by North Shore Rescuer reunited with family on Christmas
Rescuers made voice contact with the skier Friday at 10 p.m. The man then sent them his GPS coordinates to the team stationed higher up on Brockton Point. → Read More
B.C. flood update: Road closures this weekend on Highways 99, 3 and 1
A powerful rain storm has caused widespread flooding and mudslides in BC, and another storm is forecasted. Watch this file for live updates. → Read More
COVID-19 Christmas: Santa planning in-person return to Metro Vancouver malls
A loosening of restrictions is expected to allow mall-goers at Park Royal, Sevenoaks and Richmond Centre to get closer to St. Nick. → Read More
New citizens navigate 'confusing' process of voting for first time
B.C.'s immigrant communities who are new to voting find election day 'confusing' and 'scary' → Read More