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Bank of Canada slashes overnight rate by 0.5% in response to coronavirus

Economic uncertainty prompts first 50-point cut since 2008 recession; could result in increased buying power pushing up real estate prices

Mar 4, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Coronavirus spread could result in a million fewer travellers in 2020 at YVR

Vancouver International Airport braces for a signifcant decline in travellers as the global aviation industry navigates challenges resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 4, 2020 10:23 AM Read more >

Kiteboarders petition for guaranteed access to the Squamish Spit

Conservationists spearheading alterations on the berm say they’ve included windsports society in talks

Mar 4, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Squamish SAR locates two overdue skiers

Overnight search on March 3 finds two people

Mar 4, 2020 6:20 AM Read more >

North Van landlord barred from serving eviction while tenant in jail

A North Vancouver landlord says he can't understand why B.C.'s Residential Tenancy Office refused to let him formally evict his tenant after the man trashed his basement suite during a standoff with police last month and ended up in jail.

Mar 4, 2020 5:27 AM Read more >

Shed handshakes for smiles and foot taps to avoid COVID-19 risk: doctor

VANCOUVER — "Wash your hands" has been the usual advice during flu season but "hands off" may well be the new mantra to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus as social norms like shaking hands are shunned for nods, smiles and tappi

Mar 4, 2020 2:43 AM Read more >

Are small, windowless rooms acceptable as bedrooms?

'Inboard' also known as 'borrowed-light' bedrooms, allowed under the City of Vancouver's Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program

Mar 3, 2020 8:14 AM Read more >

Coronavirus latest: 9th case revealed in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry is warning parents about travelling abroad during spring break

Mar 3, 2020 8:04 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver passenger lied about having coronavirus to change flight

'They self-identified as having the coronavirus, stating that was the reason for changing their flight.'

Mar 3, 2020 7:56 AM Read more >

B.C.-wide tuna recall due to elevated levels of histamine

High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Mar 3, 2020 7:55 AM Read more >