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All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

Ride-hailing companies in B.C. should not be bound by caps on the number of vehicles they operate or geographical boundaries, or require class 4 licences, an all-party government committee on ride hailing has recommended.
Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Insights West survey also found that more than 20 per cent of residents are doubtful about the effectiveness of vaccines
Police find gun, replica gun after weapons call

Police find gun, replica gun after weapons call

Two men were arrested at a home on Williams Road Saturday.
Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a risk of a thunderstorm and showers after a long stretch of warm, record-breaking temperatures.
Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

A transition from seaplane to e-plane is set to begin. Harbour Air is embarking on what is believed to be a world first, adding an electric plane to its fleet — a zero-emission aircraft powered by a 750-horsepower electric motor.
A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

Stargazers will have the opportunity to see one of the year’s most magical meteor showers this spring in Vancouver. The Lyrid meteor shower takes place in the Lower Mainland from April 16 to 25, but it will peak on April 23.
Richmond declares climate emergency

Richmond declares climate emergency

Council was unanimous in its support for meeting IPCC targets in greenhouse-gas reduction.
What happens to ferries and defence vessels at the end of their lives?

What happens to ferries and defence vessels at the end of their lives?

Squamish conservationist wants more done to ensure massive vessels don’t become abandoned or derelict boats once they are retired
Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

A local charity is launching an awareness campaign targeting toxic masculinity. Children of the Street Society has ads going up in bus shelters across Metro Vancouver.
2 men arrested after weapons call in Richmond

2 men arrested after weapons call in Richmond

Richmond RCMP took two men into custody early Saturday morning after an incident in the southwest area of the city. Frontline officers from “Charlie Watch” responded to a weapons call at a home on Williams Road near Railway Avenue just before 2 a.m.