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'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

VANCOUVER — The mayor of Vancouver set out a foundation on Wednesday to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations.
Aggressive Richmond delivery driver attracts large police presence

Aggressive Richmond delivery driver attracts large police presence

Driver was one of two from food delivery app caught on sidewalk in space of an hour with no license or insurance
Nine vehicles damaged by vandals in Langford

Nine vehicles damaged by vandals in Langford

Vehicles on the Grob Court cul de sac suffered damage that included smashed windows and tail lights, and dented doors
Vancouver man who skipped court and committed robbery pleads guilty

Vancouver man who skipped court and committed robbery pleads guilty

Accused received bail multiple times before being detained after committing robbery instead of attending court.
Parks Canada confirms September death in Pacific Rim National Park

Parks Canada confirms September death in Pacific Rim National Park

The Sept. 16 death was the second in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve this summer
Accused of underage sex, Tyabji-Sandana admits he never asked for girl’s age

Accused of underage sex, Tyabji-Sandana admits he never asked for girl’s age

The jury is expected to begin deliberations on Thursday.
BC United MLAs vow to 'take a chainsaw' to province's health-care regulations

BC United MLAs vow to 'take a chainsaw' to province's health-care regulations

“It’s a sad indictment when you have seniors in their eighties who say they literally can’t access primary care."
Evidence at scene proves shooting of Port Alberni man was deliberate: Crown

Evidence at scene proves shooting of Port Alberni man was deliberate: Crown

Crown prosecutor Gordon Baines told the jury they should have no difficulty in finding that Dittmer shot her son, Jesse McPhee, point-blank in the chest
Campbell River Mountie who shot and killed man armed with pellet pistol was justified: IIO

Campbell River Mountie who shot and killed man armed with pellet pistol was justified: IIO

The shooting happened after police responded to a 911 call from a sporting-goods store where a man was reported to have stolen knives and a pellet pistol.
Black bear goes for gummy bears at Lake Cowichan store

Black bear goes for gummy bears at Lake Cowichan store

“Then this little bugger has the nerve to sit at the end of my driveway, look at me and eat it,” says the owner of Tiptons Gas Bar