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B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

The coronavirus outbreak that has killed 81 people in China — mostly in the central city of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province — is likely already having an effect on Canada and B.C.’s economy, economists say.
Vancouver police seek witnesses to violent West End assault (VIDEO)

Vancouver police seek witnesses to violent West End assault (VIDEO)

Victim of Nov. 30 assault remains in hospital with serious injuries
Ladner manhunt fails to turn up suspect

Ladner manhunt fails to turn up suspect

Police investigation continues after a manhunt in a Ladner neighbourhood Saturday morning. According to Delta police, a man was reported to be at a residence in Ladner on Saturday morning, contrary to his conditions.
Richmond plans trip to Japan to secure tall ship for festival

Richmond plans trip to Japan to secure tall ship for festival

A Richmond delegation could head to Japan in April to personally ask that country’s government to send over the Kaiwo Maru Tall Ship for Richmond’s 2023 tall ships event.
First degree murder charges laid in Surrey homicide

First degree murder charges laid in Surrey homicide

Two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of Andrew Baldwin in Surrey. On Jan. 24, Jordan Bottomley and Jagpal Hothi were arrested by IHIT and later charged by the B.C.
Another week, another seven days of rain forecast for Metro Vancouver

Another week, another seven days of rain forecast for Metro Vancouver

Don't put your umbrella away just yet
Coronavirus: BC develops diagnostic test

Coronavirus: BC develops diagnostic test

As the Chinese coronavirus sweeps Asia and slowly filters into Canada, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) announced on the weekend it has developed a diagnostic test.
Will Harry and Meghan buy a house in Vancouver?

Will Harry and Meghan buy a house in Vancouver?

B.C. oddsmakers are giving you 2/1
Passing grades for city halls, but homelessness a hot-button issue

Passing grades for city halls, but homelessness a hot-button issue

Metro Vancouver’s three largest municipalities have completed more than a year under the heads of government that were elected to office in 2018.
Update: Gas leak repaired in Richmond city centre

Update: Gas leak repaired in Richmond city centre

A gas leak in Richmond city centre, which shut down part of No. 3 Road this weekend, has been repaired. Fortis BC was notified of a possible gas leak on No. 3 Road around 5 p.m. Saturday night, according to a spokesperson for the gas utility.