67 m. ago Metro Vancouver chair says 'tough decisions are coming' on regional district's budget

But a call from director Brad West to slash board pay sidelined to one of two major reviews that chair Mike Hurley has commissioned

Other

3 h. ago Yet another Metro Vancouver overpass strike, this time on North Shore

The B.C. Highway Patrol said a flat-deck tractor-trailer carrying a grader struck the Main Street overpass on Highway 1 in North Vancouver shortly before 9:30 a.m.

Other

8 h. ago Metro Vancouver Board to discuss motion to slash its meeting fees

The board is already facing a roughly $4-billion cost overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and criticism over spending on staff travel.

Other

24 h. ago New Westminster mayor sides with Metro Vancouver in Surrey spat

New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone argues Surrey doesn't have a case to withdraw from Metro Vancouver's 2050 regional growth strategy.

Other

46 h. ago Surrey threatens to pull out of Metro Vancouver regional growth plan

Surrey city council voted unanimously this week to withdraw from the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy.

Other

48 h. ago Surrey finds friends among neighbours in argument over Metro Vancouver planning

Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward offered a sympathetic voice to Surrey in its dispute with Metro over regional planning

Other

58 h. ago There's an International Women's Day march in Toronto next week

February is quickly drawing to a close, meaning International Women's Day (IWD), recognized annually on March 8, is right around the corner, and you can mark the occasion by joining fellow celebrants at a huge rally and march.Centring around the theme "fighting for our lives, building our resistance," the 2025 installment of International Women's Day Toronto's annual rally and march promises to be a particularly poignant one.Taking place on or around International Women's Day for the past several decades, the march serves as an opportunity for women and their allies to get inspired by activists, professionals and artists while finding solidarity in their own community.According to International Women's Day Toronto, the Toronto march has grown to be the largest of its kind in North America for the past 40 years — and, in a time where injustice against women seems to be ramping up worldwide, 2025 will likely be no different.    View this post on Instagra...

Society

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Inmate who escaped from prison in Quebec caught hours later in Toronto

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, QUE. — A federal inmate serving time for murder who vanished on Monday from a prison north of Montreal was arrested hours later in Toronto. Correctional Service Canada said 85-year-old convicted killer Ricardo Vilches wasn’t present during head count at noon on Monday. He was incarcerated in the minimum security unit at Archambault Institution […]

Events

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

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