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Vancouver hires Delta's city manager, 8 days after its former manager's departure
Donny van Dyk, Delta and Pentiction’s former city manager, who also worked for Enbridge, will take over as Vancouver's city manager, replacing Paul Mochrie, who stepped down eight days ago.
Ash falls in Lytton, B.C., as crews battle nearby out-of-control wildfire
Provincial officials say they're hopeful firefighting efforts will protect Lytton, B.C., from a nearby out-of-control wildfire, as the small village continues to rebuild from the destructive 2021 blaze.
Metro Vancouver pauses independent review of North Shore wastewater treatment plant
An independent review ordered last June into the delayed and over-budget North Shore wastewater treatment plant has been put on hold by Metro Vancouver’s board of directors in deference to a legal dispute between the regional government and the original contractor.
B.C. man convicted of manslaughter, indignity to human remains in 2017 homicide
Gary Losch was convicted Tuesday of manslaughter and indignity to human remains in relation to the death of 22-year-old Chelsey Gauthier, a mother of two whose body was discovered outside of Mission, B.C., on Aug. 16, 2017.
Officials hope to deter Lynn Canyon cliff jumping with new signs aimed at youth
“Spoiler alert: Your viral jump ends in the hospital,” reads a new sign in the District of North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon Park aimed at informing a younger audience about the dangers of cliff jumping.
15-year-old boy stabbed to death near Vancouver law courts, police say
Vancouver police continue to investigate the homicide of a 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed Saturday night near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Hornby streets.
Killer of Vancouver Tatlow Park caretaker receives life sentence
The man convicted of second-degree murder in the gruesome killing of popular Kitsilano park caretaker Justis Daniel has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years.
A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates
A study from the University of B.C.'s department of psychology says recycling rates in B.C. and Alberta could be enhanced if people returning containers were able to choose between reclaiming the 10-cent deposit or, instead, having a small chance at winning $1,000.
Vancouver company celebrates reusable food container success
Reusables.com, which launched during the pandemic to address food-container waste, has expanded in a big way, going from five stores in Vancouver to major institutions across Canada and the U.S. as waste management officials say private-sector ingenuity is needed to address garbage problems.
Photo ready: City votes to install giant $1M Vancouver sign along waterfront
A giant Vancouver sign will be coming back to the city’s waterfront after a smaller temporary version was a big hit for tourists and residents in 2023, even though the new, permanent one could cost up to $1 million.