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Vancouver council approves zoning to allow multiplex units in most neighbourhoods

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city has taken a "huge step" toward "housing attainability" by approving multiplex units in single-family neighbourhoods, but critics of the plan argue the step is little more than a shuffle.

Sep 15, 2023 8:56 AM Read more >

More evacuation orders coming down around West Kelowna, B.C., wildfire

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — The area under evacuation order around a wildfire in West Kelowna, B.C., is gradually shrinking.

Sep 14, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

One arrested, two dead, as RCMP probe homicide in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., say they are investigating a double homicide.

Sep 14, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Small plane with engine failure makes emergency landing on highway near Salmo, B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — Mounties in southeastern British Columbia say the pilot of a small plane used Highway 6 as a runway after experiencing engine trouble.

Sep 13, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Alberta adds $16M to fix up aging government-owned homes and put them back in use

CALGARY — Alberta is spending an extra $16 million to fix up aging government-owned affordable housing units to make them inhabitable once again.

Sep 13, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.

Sep 12, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Public input sought on plans for Nanaimo's housing needs

Residents can repond to an online survey or comment at an open house Tuesday at Beban Park Social Centre

Sep 12, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Teacher in Creston, B.C., charged with multiple sex offences against two students

CRESTON, B.C. — A British Columbia high school teacher has been charged with multiple sexual offences against two students, as well as harassment and extortion.

Sep 11, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. caps allowable rent increases at 3.5 per cent, 2 points lower than inflation

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has set the allowable rent increase for next year at 3.5 per cent. The rate is more than two percentage points below the 12-month average inflation rate of 5.6 per cent.

Sep 11, 2023 11:04 AM Read more >

Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect was out on day pass from psychiatric facility: police

Stranger attacked three festival-goers near the main stage.

Sep 11, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

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