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Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

Surgery wait times for cancer, joint replacement patients still lagging amid backlog

The longest recommended wait time for knee and hip replacements is six months.
Canadian banks expected to face higher costs to raise funds amid volatility

Canadian banks expected to face higher costs to raise funds amid volatility

The acquisition of Credit Suisse may have costly consequences for Canadian banks and insurance companies
New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

Engineers at UBC will be piloting a new water treatment in the Lower Mainland next month, to remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water.
Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says only five to 10 per cent of victims report fraud.
Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

They said they had blood-stained bedsheets from the pests, too.
Richmond stand-up comedy club turns immigrant life ‘tears’ into laughter

Richmond stand-up comedy club turns immigrant life ‘tears’ into laughter

Dofa was the first Chinese-speaking club of its kind in B.C. and tours across different cities
Column: Food and experiences of Singapore

Column: Food and experiences of Singapore

All the country has to offer.
Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Witness said woman screamed that her son had been stabbed. Police are still searching for the suspect
Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Despite worries over public charging, 96% of electric vehicle owners said they would buy an EV again if they had to replace their current car, according to a poll from the Canadian Automobile Association.
Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

OTTAWA — The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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