Renee Bernard

Jan 17, 2025 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

Shifting priorities in the face of U.S. trade tariffs, which might come as early as Monday, might mean the shelving of a key BC NDP promise. Premier David Eby is stressing his government's focus will be on making sure British Columbians affected by the proposed tariffs are supported. He made the comments Thursday when asked what will become of the $1,000 grocery rebate promised during the fall's provincial election.

Nov 14, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

The first tower proposed under the City of Vancouver's Broadway Plan - meant to greatly increase density along a corridor that will soon feature a subway - passed unanimously at city council Thursday evening. The public hearing began Tuesday night, with many speakers coming out to oppose or support the 19-storey rental highrise, which is set to be located along East 10th between Main and Fraser. The street is currently lined with single-family homes and large trees and is a designated bike path.

Nov 11, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard |Charles Brockman

While thousands will gather at the Vancouver cenotaph in Victory Square Monday morning, another group will assemble in the afternoon to highlight other victims of war, including civilians and the environment. The Vancouver Peace Poppies Remembrance for Peace Ceremony will be held indoors at 2 p.m. in the Unitarian Sanctuary near Oak Street and 49th Avenue. It will also feature wreaths, though with white poppies, symbolizing ongoing conflicts that don't receive as much attention.

Nov 10, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

The RCMP and the federal government are already bracing for an influx of asylum seekers into Canada, fearing Donald Trump's vow to throw out millions of illegal migrants. Migrants who haven't received asylum in the U.S. can't seek asylum at official border crossings, thanks to what's called the Safe Third Country Agreement, U.S. immigration lawyer Len Saunders tells 1130 NewsRadio.

Nov 7, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

A flamboyant B.C. businesswoman, known for her colourful hats and her dealings with a former B.C. premier, has passed away. Faye Leung - also known as the Hat Lady - passed away peacefully in Vancouver Nov. 1, according to a Facebook post. While she was dubbed the Hat Lady for her colourful head coverings, she will go down in B.C. history for her dealings with Premier Bill Vander Zalm while she worked as a real estate.