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After decades of trying, can the new Granville Street plan succeed where others have failed?

June 5 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

On Wednesday, council unanimously approved a new strategy for Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, a vision that will eventually involve the removal of vehicles, a destination public space at Robson Street, and the replacement of SROs with rental and social housing.

Lots of COVID booster appointments available, says pharmacy manager, with 3 weeks left in spring campaign

June 5 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Linda Gutenberg isn't entirely sure why there's a dip in interest, but she has a hunch. "I think there's a little bit of vaccine fatigue, where people are just kind of tired of just coming in and getting vaccines all the time."

B.C. sends extra police to Williams Lake in wake of council's state of emergency proposal

June 4 , 2025 at 06:13:29 p.m. PDT • :

City councillors voted to stand down on a call to declare a state of local emergency to respond to increased crime in the community. The provincial government has promised to send more police to support the city's efforts.

The world's most-consumed liquor is finally cropping up in North American bars

June 4 , 2025 at 12:17:29 p.m. PDT • :

Industry pros break down baijiu, the fiery Chinese spirit — and how to fully appreciate it.

B.C. SPCA seizes 34 Bengal cats from Vernon breeder

June 4 , 2025 at 05:24:15 p.m. PDT • :

The B.C. SPCA seized 34 Bengal cats from a breeder in Vernon, B.C., with the society saying the animals were in distress and some had diarrhea.

June 4 , 2025 at 02:58:56 p.m. PDT • :

Here's a look at some major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track

June 4 , 2025 at 04:52:09 p.m. PDT • :

Tory interim leader calls B.C. premier a 'radical' for not supporting another pipeline

June 5 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The FIFA World Cup is heading to Trump's U.S. Will the world want to come — or even be able to?

June 4 , 2025 at 03:29:22 p.m. PDT • :

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at 76

June 5 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Demand for water bombers has 'skyrocketed' as Canada grapples with more intense wildfires

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