22 h. ago Here’s what Metro Vancouver mayors and councillors really get paid

Postmedia News scoured websites and emailed staff at local agencies and municipalities to piece together a picture of city councillor-member pay.

Other

22 h. ago More than half of trucks stopped in B.C. safety blitz pulled from the road

A recent two-day enforcement blitz in Metro Vancouver handed out more than $18,000 in fines and caught more than 500 safety infractions.

Transport

29 h. ago $18,000 in tickets issued for defective Metro Vancouver trucks in two

One truck had defective brakes, while another had a hole in the truck bed leaking debris, said police

Economics

36 h. ago Metro Vancouver real estate has cooled, luxury level gone ice cold in 2025

Metro Vancouver real estate sales generally were down almost 10 per cent in June, but at the luxury level, sales have been down 51 per cent over the first six months of 2025.

Other

46 h. ago Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers seeks extortion tips from victims

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is taking the "unusual step" of accepting tips from extortion victims amid ongoing threats targeting businesses in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere. 

Events

47 h. ago Opinion: How municipalities can unlock the potential of laneway homes in Metro Vancouver

Opinion: Laneway housing could be a scalable solution to the housing crisis if municipalities streamline permitting, reduce infrastructure costs, and embrace pre-approved modular designs

Politics

57 h. ago B.C. cuts Metro Vancouver developers a break from soaring fees, backstopped by $250 million in federal cash

"Having sat down with both not-for-profit builders and private builders, and gone through their pro-formas, I can say that this will be the difference between housing happening, and it not happening," said B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.

Economics

3 d. ago B.C. crime news: Woman suffers severe burns in targeted attack in Langley | Driver flees double fatal hit

Here's a roundup of police investigations in Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Monday, July 14, 2025

Events

3 d. ago B.C. crime news: Police investigate fatal stabbing in Gastown | Woman suffers severe burns in targeted attack in Langley

Here's a roundup of police investigations in Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Monday, July 14, 2025

Events

7 d. ago From downtown to suburbs: Why some Metro Vancouver companies are making the move

More Vancouver businesses are relocating to the suburbs, including Burnaby, the Tri-Cities, Langley, New Westminster, the North Shore, Richmond and Surrey.

Economics

8 d. ago Halifax councillor seeks confirmation from province about ‘strong mayor powers’

With rumours circulating about the possibility of 'strong mayor powers' being implemented in Halifax, one councillor is looking for confirmation from the province.

Economics

8 d. ago Add these 10 midsummer festivals in and around Vancouver to your events calendar

Many of these coming events are free to attend

Culture

1 week ago Looking back at the track that helped jumpstart B.C. motorsports

For 31 years the Westwood Motorsport Park was home to roaring engines, tight turns and a camraderie for a close knit group of Metro Vancouver racing enthusiasts.

Sport

1 week ago Caps on salaries of Metro Vancouver politicians is ‘long overdue’ critics say

The province says it hopes to see changes this fall, and supports calls for transparency on politicians' earnings. For now, there's no indication this will be provincially mandated

Politics

2 w. ago Edmonton councillors blast Cartmell for failed infill motion

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi made public a document that showed councillors were informed last week that an infill moratorium would likely be illegal

Culture

2 w. ago B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

Politics

2 w. ago Here's where to watch outdoor movies around Metro Vancouver this summer

Many communities host family-friendly movie nights in the Lower Mainland and beyond. Here's where you can catch a show

Other

2 w. ago Cruise ship passengers flood Vancouver during busiest weekend of season

Hotels and restaurants in Metro Vancouver will likely see a boost in business with nearly 50,000 people on cruise ships visiting this weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine and warm temperatures ahead for Canada Day

After a gloomy start to summer, temperatures heat up this weekend just in time for Canada Day festivities

Other

2 w. ago TransLink to add 102 electric buses with Metro Vancouver approval of $479 million funding

TransLink already has 19 battery-electric powered buses on the road with 57 more on the way to help replace its diesel fleet.

Economics