Darrian Matassa-Fung

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• Veteran mediator Vince Ready appointed to Fraser Valley transit labour dispute

  The ongoing dispute between CUPE 561 and First Transit began in March, with hundreds of bus drivers walking off the job.

  Politics

  6 hours
• Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to surpass $2.00 on Friday: expert

  Most gas stations in Vancouver are hovering between 193 and 198 cents per litre on Thursday around noon.

  Economy

  6 hours
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• Only 45% of B.C. homes hit by fires had working smoke alarms: report

  The lack of working fire alarms in B.C. homes is the focus of a new B.C. government campaign unveiled Thursday morning.

  Fire

  8 hours
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• New ferry from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver releases schedule, pricing

  Hullo Ferries has released its pricing for the new ferry route between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.

  Canada

  11 hours
• ‘Armed and dangerous’ man nabbed in Surrey after cutting off ankle monitor

  Terry McDonald was taken to the Surrey RCMP cells and will remain in custody to be brought before the courts, police said.

  Crime

  Jun 8
• B.C. health minister promises expansion to Surrey Memorial Hospital

  Adrian Dix said the health authority will be turning to local clinics and home care to help free up hospital beds and unclog the Surrey Memorial emergency room.

  Health

  Jun 7
• $100k reward for Vancouver fugitive on Canada’s most-wanted list

  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cody Casey can call investigators at 604-717-9979 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Highway 4 wildfire closure putting ‘pressure on the community,’ B.C. mayor says

  The shutdown of Highway 4 concerns officials, as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of Vancouver Island, outside of logging roads.

  Fire

  Jun 7
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• Saanich, B.C. police turn to public for help to find missing mother

  The missing mother has not been heard or seen since May 28, according to police.

  Canada

  Jun 4
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• Dozens line up for the reopening of Kitsilano Pool for summer season

  Dozens of swimmers and pool enjoyers lined up Sunday for the first public swim since last year. 

  Entertainment

  Jun 4
• 26-year-old man drowns at North Vancouver’s Rice Lake

  Two District of North Vancouver firefighters jumped into the lake to help the man and his friends but they were unable to save him.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• New B.C. wildfires burning out of control near Harrison Lake

  The BC Wildfire Service is reminding British Columbians to be responsible when they are in the backcountry areas and to handle open flames responsibly. 

  Fire

  Jun 4
• B.C. woman found dead in her Sydney, Australia apartment remembered as ‘kindest, sweetest’ person

  On May 27, Tatiana Dokhotaru was found dead inside her apartment in Sydney, Australia.

  Crime

  Jun 4
• Favourite Family Recipe: Shahee’s dhokla

  Favourite Family Recipe Contest finalist Shahee Lakhani shows Joe Fortes executive chef Wayne Sych how to make the Gujarati dish dhokla.

  Education

  Jun 4
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• Base jumper rescued off Stawamus Chief face in Squamish

  A man whose parachute failed while base jumping ended up stranded some 300 metres down the face of the Stawamus Chief, prompting a Squamish Search and Rescue operation.

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• Heavy flames, thick black smoke at Oakridge mall construction site fire

  A fire spewed black smoke into the air above a construction site at 41st Avenue and Cambie Street Saturday. More than 40 Vancouver firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze.

  Fire

  Jun 3
• 300-pound grizzly bear spotted in Whistler, relocated by conservation service

  A female grizzly bear was seen near the Fairmont Hotel Saturday shortly before the Whistler Half Marathon was due to begin.

  Environment

  Jun 3
• 2 in custody, 2 knives seized in possible robbery near Metrotown SkyTrain station

  Police in Burnaby, B.C., were called at 7:15 a.m. Saturday for a reported assault near the Metrotown SkyTrain station. The suspects were arrested.

  Crime

  Jun 3
• Surrey RCMP holding career info session amid recruitment struggles

  Surrey and BC RCMP officials are hosting a career information session, when applicants will be provided the opportunity to start the process on-site.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Concerns grow for Surrey Schools as enrollment spikes for upcoming school year

  Surrey Schools had a sharp spike in enrolment from last year to this year of nearly 2,500 new students, pushing the total to 75,069.

  Education

  Jun 3
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• ‘Going to make the situation worse’: B.C. mayor pushes back on housing targets

  District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said transportation infrastructure needs to be addressed first before the municipality focuses on building new homes.

  Traffic

  Jun 2
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• New discount offered by ICBC for drivers, could save up to 15 per cent

  ICBC recently conducted a survey where 56 per cent of British Columbians said they are interested in usage-based insurance, with cost savings being the top motivating factor.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• BC Ferries reducing service in Horseshoe Bay, adding to Tsawwassen-Nanaimo route

  BC Ferries announced that it will be relocating a vessel from the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route to the Tsawwassen to Duke Point route, effective June 25.

  Traffic

  Jun 2
• Vancouver seeks input on revitalizing the Granville Street Entertainment District

  The city is asking community members to provide feedback on how Vancouver can preserve Granville Street's heritage while creating new opportunities.

  Entertainment

  Jun 2
• Maple Ridge resident found dead on rural road, police deem death suspicious

  Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after a body of a man was found in a rural area of Maple Ridge.

  Crime

  Jun 2