Matt Lee
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Leadership Series: Travis Lulay, from starter to mentor
For Travis Lulay, leading is something you do whether on the field or on the sidelines. → Read More
Halloween can be extra spooky for pets, warns BC SPCA
Lorie Chortyk with the BC SPCA said owners may think they know their pets, but the day has a way of bringing out a side of their pets they may have never seen before. → Read More
Key themes emerge as B.C. winds down public pot consultation
About 43,000 people have already weighed in. → Read More
Vancouver City Council to view Empty Homes Tax fine proposal on Tuesday
Vancouver City Council will hear a report on Tuesday about making local homeowners declare whether or not their properties are rented. → Read More
Winter is coming, warns ICBC
Among drivers' top concerns in the survey were other drivers who don't slow down or adjust their driving in snow and ice. → Read More
Whitecaps Southsiders fan club to leave scarfs in Vancouver in show of solidarity
The Southsiders – known for their over the top chants, cheers, and energy – are opting to have some of their members stay home due to President Donald Trump’s executive travel ban. → Read More
B.C. government unveils 27-member panel to help draft poverty reduction strategy
About 40 per cent of those living in poverty are the so-called "working poor," while nearly 120,000 are children and nearly 65,000 of them are seniors according to provincial figures. → Read More
Final Utilities Commission report into Site C dam due Wednesday
A final report into the future of the controversial $8.9 billion megaproject is due on Wednesday. → Read More
Former badminton coach granted bail following sexual assault charges
A man in his 70s has been released on bail after he allegedly sexually assaulted some of his badminton players in the 1960s and 70s. → Read More
Metro Vancouver mayors want carbon tax money to help pay for LRT, Broadway subway and more
The mayors are hoping a slice of the carbon tax pie could fund projects like Surrey light rail or the Broadway subway → Read More
Burnaby to enhance security at Central Park 3 months after Marrisa Shen’s death
City council approved a plan to add more bike patrols, more bylaw officers, and look at installing security cameras to key entrances of the park. → Read More
Body found in Statlu falls confirmed to be missing Australian hiker
Sophie Dowsley and her partner disappeared while on a hike in July. → Read More
Canucks hold off Oilers for first win of the season
The Vancouver Canucks are off to a good start, opening its 2017-18 season with a win. → Read More
Canucks ticket retailers bracing for another season of dismal sales
"The hardest fan to get back is the one that's walked away; they had enough." → Read More
SkyTrain delays force Stadium-Chinatown Station to close due to overcrowding
Commuters planning on taking the SkyTrain out of downtown after work are being warned of some potential delays. → Read More
Cancelling Site C project would save B.C. $1.6B: report
This comes just a week before the B.C. Utilities Commission delivers a preliminary report on the costs of Site C. → Read More
Canucks ink Bo Horvat to six-year contract extension
The club announced they have signed centre Bo Horvat to a six-year contract extension worth $33-million, or an annual average value of $5.5 million. → Read More
ICBC seeks 6.4% basic rate increase after losing $500M last year
Minister responsible for ICBC David Eby said ICBC is in very bad shape. → Read More
Surrey schools continue to face growth pressures as students return to school
The district is expected to teach more than 71,000 students this year alone. → Read More
Alleged drug dealer facing charges following New West teen overdose death
A 19-year-old man is facing drug charges after it is believed he sold lethal MDMA to a 16-year-old girl who died from an overdose. → Read More