14 h. ago Tax dollars subsidized IKEA, The Brick electric vehicles, Metro Vancouver board hears

When Global News asked Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley about the money, he said "I'm not really well aware of that one. That one caught me a bit off guard, so I'm not sure."

Economics

16 h. ago Fraser Basin Council loses Metro Vancouver funding as board begins spending review

Funding for the Fraser Basin Council was cut while six other programs were spared. Cutting all the programs would have resulted in a savings of about $1 per household.

Other

20 h. ago Avalanche danger rising on B.C.’s South Coast as warm, wet weather arrives

Rainfall warnings are in place for Howe Sound and much of Metro Vancouver, with a "series of moderate rainfall systems" expected to cross the region between Friday and Sunday.

Events

27 h. ago Seeking savings, Metro Vancouver board considers funding cuts to seven programs

Some Metro programs cost only a few cents per household each year, but would struggle to operate without it.

Other

44 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manslaughter conviction in fatal Surrey stabbing | Charges laid in double hit

Here is a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Events

44 h. ago B.C. crime news: Victims in torched SUV identified | Charges in wrong

Here is a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Events

46 h. ago Rooftop decks a signature feature of Langley townhome development

With views of Langley Basin, the Fraser Valley and Mount Baker, the spacious decks extend living space

Sport

62 h. ago Pricey travel raises new questions at Metro Vancouver agency

In 2023 Invest Vancouver staff went on 17 trips. Among the destinations were Paris, London, Vienna, Lisbon, Barcelona, Frankfurt and Brisbane.

Economics

3 d. ago Trustees eye more Queen's Park cash as budget woes squeeze school libraries

Trustees at the deficit-ridden Thames Valley school board are eyeing a push for more provincial resources to fully fund new London-area schools after a new financial update.

Society