9 h. ago Surrey council leads revolt against 'unaffordable, unaccountable' Metro Vancouver

Surrey Coun. Pardeep Kooner, who made the motion, asked questions in September about how development cost charges are calculated. She has been waiting six months for the answer.

Economics

11 h. ago Energy minister clarifies confusion over apparent Metro Vancouver EV subsidies

B.C.'s energy minister has stepped in to try and clear up confusion about an electric vehicle subsidy that sparked concerns at a recent Metro Vancouver board meeting.

Politics

13 h. ago B.C. crime news: Alleged arsonist nabbed in New West Tennis Club fire | Kidnapping suspect sought in Duncan | Four arrests in Prince George trafficking investigation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Events

13 h. ago B.C. crime news: Alleged arsonist nabbed in New West Tennis Club fire | Two held after home invasion in Quesnel | Four arrests in Prince George trafficking investigation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Events

39 h. ago Metro Vancouver to get more gusting winds Monday afternoon, overnight

Environment Canada issued an updated wind warning on Monday morning, warning of damage or power outages due to strong winds.

Other

62 h. ago Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

The weather agency says the high winds may cause power outages, and residents are asked to monitor alerts in case of severe weather

Culture

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. 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