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Birds with 'extreme' features most at risk of extinction

Birds with 'extreme' features most at risk of extinction

As bird species face global threats of mass extinction, the traits that make them unique are also at risk of rapid disappearance. This homogenization will set off a domino effect of consequences for other members of these ecosystems, including humans.
RCMP to review work of Vancouver police on disappearance, death of Chelsea Poorman

RCMP to review work of Vancouver police on disappearance, death of Chelsea Poorman

Stepfather Mike Kiernan: ‘I certainly welcome a second set of eyes on it’
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Metro Vancouver

Here is how hot it is expected to get this week.
Honda Celebration of Light has no plans to go green and replace fireworks with drones

Honda Celebration of Light has no plans to go green and replace fireworks with drones

When the first Honda Celebration of Light splashed above English Bay in 1990, it was known as the Symphony of Fire, there were no electric car chargers in parking lots, no carbon taxes charged at gas pumps and no separated bike lanes criss-crossing d
Opinion: Why the Pope’s visit is important to all Canadians

Opinion: Why the Pope’s visit is important to all Canadians

Today, some are tempted to dismiss history as, “in the past,” or to rewrite history, erase it or refuse to inherit it.
Opinion: Businesses have the responsibility to invest in health and safety when governments fail to

Opinion: Businesses have the responsibility to invest in health and safety when governments fail to

We expect businesses to be more socially and environmentally responsible by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and eliminating harmful business practices — why don’t we do the same for COVID-19?
'It's not over by a long stretch': Residential school survivors await Pope Francis's visit to Canada

'It's not over by a long stretch': Residential school survivors await Pope Francis's visit to Canada

While an apology won’t “offer full closure,” many hope it will help people in their healing journeys.
Opinion: Disability rights don’t have to clash with environmental responsibility

Opinion: Disability rights don’t have to clash with environmental responsibility

Placing plastic straws, a life sustaining accessibility tool, under the same restrictions for sale as tobacco products is overly harsh, and detrimental to the dignity and inclusion of disabled people
Poll: Is Vancouver a fan of Toronto or Seattle baseball?

Poll: Is Vancouver a fan of Toronto or Seattle baseball?

While Vancouverites often share a distaste for Toronto things, the Jays win here.
Video + Photos: Here's what the first night of Vancouver's Celebration of Light looked like

Video + Photos: Here's what the first night of Vancouver's Celebration of Light looked like

"Oooooh, aaaahhhhh," went the crowd for more than 20 minutes.