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City of Vancouver preparing for first blast of winter

2 months ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

After a sunny, dry January, we are set to get our first real blast of winter this weekend. The Lower Mainland could see between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow, and the City of Vancouver says it is getting ready. It says it is busy salting sidewalks and streets and will prioritize plowing major traffic routes and streets close to hospitals. Calum Baynham, the city's associate director of street operations, says they have been preparing in anticipation of extreme weather.
Students rally to keep Surrey learning centre open

2 months ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Students from the South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre and supporters are protesting to keep their school open after the Surrey School District was told there aren't enough funds to keep the alternative school open. The school is slated to close in June, with the district saying it can't afford to renew the lease of the building. This is a devastating blow to the students here, many of whom shared vulnerable stories of life before their alternate education.
Nurse speaks out after disturbance at Port Moody hospital

Jan 18, 2025 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Port Moody police were called to Eagle Ridge Hospital Tuesday after reports of a man waving a machete in a threatening manner in the ER. The incident triggered a "Code Silver" at the facility, a code used when someone is posing a threat of violence with a dangerous weapon. "We treated this as a high-priority call," said Const. Sam Zacharias of the Port Moody Police Department.
Dunsmuir House to be demolished this weekend; expect road closures

Jan 17, 2025 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

The historic Dunsmuir House is set for demolition this weekend. The Dunsmuir was built in 1909 as a hotel and was eventually converted into a shelter. The 116-year-old building, located on the corner of Richards and Dunsmuir, has been deemed unsafe by the City of Vancouver. The city says it's disappointed with the owners of the building and says it plans to implement stronger measures to prevent the neglect of vacant buildings by private owners in the future.
Richmond residents concerned about safety near supportive housing

Jan 10, 2025 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Some residents who live near a supportive housing unit in Richmond are voicing their concerns about safety in the area. Locals say they have seen an increase in open drug use around the temporary modular housing on Alderbridge Way, and say they no longer feel safe in the neighbourhood.
Family faces long road to recovery after home damaged in atmospheric river

Dec 6, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Marc LaTorre's West Vancouver home was heavily damaged in the atmospheric weather event that hit the area Oct. 25. His property saw around 15 feet of creek water surging into the basement, leaving the home uninhabitable. The owner soon learned insurance would only cover a fraction of the damage, and he would have to pay out of pocket to repair it.
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project takes public feedback at open house Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project holds open house

Dec 1, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

The planners behind the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain (SLS) project held an open house Saturday to get public feedback on the design of the new $6 billion expansion. Gilles Assier, the project's executive project director, says the expansion is a noteworthy undertaking. "This is a very important project," he said.
Students push to equip high schools with AEDs

Nov 30, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Tobias Zhang says his high school and the Vancouver School Board (VSB) have denied a request to have an automated external defibrillator - or AED - installed in the school. He made the request after witnessing his best friend go into cardiac arrest during Grade 9 basketball tryouts at Point Grey Secondary School two years ago, resulting in his tragic and sudden death. "I found the body of my friend. He was lying on the floor.
Local business says revenue down 85% due to Canada Post strike

Nov 23, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

As the Canada Post strike enters its second week, local businesses who rely on the service are feeling the impact. For F.v.H. Stamps, Actions and Supplies in Gastown, which uses the federal postal service to send and receive mail and packages, the strike has been crippling. "We are unable to mail anything right now, which means 85 per cent of weekly revenue hasn't been there for the last two weeks," said owner Frank Von Hausen.
RCMP asking Tesla driver to come forward

Nov 21, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower

Some residents of a Burnaby apartment building are still displaced after a fire destroyed their home early Tuesday morning. The RCMP says it is investigating the fire as a possible arson and is asking the driver of a Tesla - seen driving by the building shortly after the fire started - to come forward.