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Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Mansion Slashed $ 10 Million From Asking Price (PHOTOS)
You don't often hear about real estate listing in Vancouver, but one of Shaughnessy's most eye-catching properties is practically $ 10 million off.
In February 2019, Urbanized reported that this Shaughnessy mansion for sale was listed for…
Vancouver’s TransLink offers transit passes in exchange for old cars
08 October 2021
by Christophe Carey…
Vancouver lags behind emissions targets
The failed motion would have cut emissions by up to 14% and raised around $ 60 million for alternative transportation like electric vehicle charging stations, crosswalks and dedicated bus lanes. What will take its place is unclear.…
Mixed vaccines: what residents of British Columbia need to know to travel
Several countries said they would not allow travelers with mixed vaccines
British Columbians who have received two different COVID-19 vaccines and fear traveling abroad may have answers in the coming weeks.
Many Canadians have…
Deployment of free Wi-Fi begins on Metro Vancouver and SkyTrain – BC buses
Free Wi-Fi is launched on select buses, SkyTrains, a train station, and a bus loop in Metro Vancouver as TransLink launches its plan to bring wireless internet to the transit system.
The program will begin with six RapidBus and three…
Vancouver Island Adds 218 New COVID-19 Cases
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Health officials identified 218 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island area over the weekend.
The new cases were among 1,986 cases found in British Columbia since Friday, including 617 cases found on…
Vancouver Giants start with win, get boost with return of NHL Zack Ostapchuk
Breadcrumb Links Sports NHL Hockey Ostapchuk, an Ottawa Senators second-round pick this summer, signed his entry-level contract with Ottawa last week, joining Justin Sourdif (Florida Panthers) and Fabian Lysell…
7 cozy Vancouver candles designed for sweater weather
Take advantage of the comforts of fall to treat yourself to a new candle that will instantly add an autumn vibe to any room, even if you are still secretly missing summer.
Here are seven scent makers that serve up must-see candles, and you…
Contractor fires workers at billion-dollar North Van wastewater treatment plant
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Health Business An international construction company appears to have given up on work on a billion-dollar wastewater treatment plant in North Vancouver. Author of the…
Where to order a Thanksgiving dinner to go in Vancouver, BC
Sit back and let the pros do the cooking. Here are some amazing turkey feast treats to take out for Thanksgiving in Vancouver.
This year, Thanksgiving Day in Canada falls on Monday, October 11, but that doesn't mean you should…
Vancouver Real Estate: Shaughnessy Mansion sold for $ 80,000 less than the 2014 purchase price of $…
September 16, Law reported on a forecast from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.In its analysis, the REBGV anticipates “upward pressure on prices” this fall “as above-average sales volumes respond to low inventory levels”.For the…
Canucks defenseman Jack Rathbone belongs to the NHL
There should be no competition for the left side in defense: Rathbone has already won.
When Jack Rathbone showed up to Massachusetts this summer after 8 NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks, Conor Garland could immediately tell that…
Explore Vancouver’s attractions and adventures with a fabulous fall getaway
As the season changes, consider looking for a change of scenery. It's time to trade in your virtual tour for an authentic Vancouver experience and indulge in a fall getaway.
Whether you are looking for family experiences or…
Vancouver City Manager Holmes Gets 10% Salary Increase
Vancouver city council on Monday unanimously approved a 10 percent pay hike for city manager Eric Holmes. The increase, which is retroactive to June 1, places Holmes' salary at $ 293,091 plus benefits.
Holmes has been in office…
Most Vancouver voters chose candidates based on key issues, platform (poll)
Voters took to the polls across Canada on September 20 - and by mail the days before - to choose the candidates who would represent them in Parliament and help determine which party would form the government.
Vancouver's six ridings voted…
2021 Vancouver Canucks Top 25 Under-25: # 14 Linus Karlsson
Welcome to the 2021 edition of Vancouver Canucks Top 25 under 25s. The list includes all players born after January 1, 1997. Seven editors (Beggsy, Westy, Kent Basky, CanucksAbbyFan2, Markus Meyer, Noah Strang, Harsunder Singh H)…
Vancouver trash event blurred after being moved by filming, organizers say
Organizers of an annual event in Vancouver that puts thousands of dollars in the pockets of the city's trash cans are raising concerns after being forced to change locations at the last minute to make room for a film shoot.
The…
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas – Football Game Report – September 25, 2021
Brian White scored the game's only goal in the 20th minute and Maxime Crepeau saved a last minute penalty as the Vancouver Whitecaps did just enough to defeat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday night in a key the Western Conference in British…
Salmon n ‘Bannock is Vancouver’s only Indigenous restaurant
They have game.
First Nations pride is on display in a unique Vancouver restaurant.
Broadway's Salmon n 'Bannock is the only place in town for authentic Native cuisine.
The restaurant was founded in 2010 to provide a gathering…
Demonstration blocking the downtown intersection at the moment (PHOTOS)
Drivers should avoid the area.
Protesters calling for immediate government action on the global climate crisis are currently blocking traffic in downtown Vancouver.
The protest is currently blocking traffic near the intersection of…
Some mountain towns are considering taxes on vacant Vancouver-style housing. Could this help solve…
In the mid-2010s, Vancouver, Canada faced what the city's director of housing policy and regulation Dan Garrison described as an existential crisis.“We had a very intense public debate on these…
Liverpool fan event with 3 legends in Vancouver this year – Liverpool FC
Alex Malone is co-founder of KopConnect and a longtime writer for This Is Anfield. The KopConnect team are hosting a three-day event for Liverpool fans in Vancouver, Canada in November.
We talk to Alex to find out more.
Hi Alex, nice to…
Vancouver ranked # 1 greenest city in the world
Vancouver has been ranked as the greenest city in the world due to its recycling protocol.
BusinessWaste.co.uk, a UK waste management company, has ranked the world's greenest cities based on their recycling habits. Cities with…
Vancouver Island mother urges vaccination after husband hospitalized with COVID-19
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Miranda Mellor speaks out after her husband, 39, hesitant to get vaccinated, found himself in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. He is currently in the hospital on…
Affidavit: Vancouver man tried to lure 11-year-old girl
A 33-year-old Vancouver man appeared in Clark County Superior Court Monday on charges of attempting to lure a minor into his home.
Judge Emily Sheldrick set Christopher Ryan Housen's bail at $ 15,000. He is to be arrested on…
Orange Shirt Day focus of the UBC Museum family event
As the first holiday of National Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches later this month, the UBC Museum of Anthropology is planning an event that blends children's stories, art and education.
On Saturday September 25, the museum…
Canadians fall to Great Britain in Rugby Sevens quarter-final
VANCOUVER - Early turnover and a penalty resulted in two tries for Great Britain in a 31-5 victory over Canada in Sunday's men's quarterfinal at the World Rugby Sevens Series.
VANCOUVER - Early turnover and a penalty resulted in two…
The rain is coaxing amphibians in Vancouver, says UBC teacher.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - Watch out for frogs on roads and driveways after heavy rains, says a UBC professor who specializes in amphibians.
John Richardson of the Department of Forestry and Conservation Sciences says frogs,…
Vancouver Canadiens to give fans a dose of baseball with film screenings at stadium
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - Baseball is returning to Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver this month… sort of. Fans who missed hearing the crackle of the bat and the roar of the crowd will be able to see three films next week while…
Panthers play in Vancouver today, Eastmont hosts LC on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium
Eastmont's match against Lewis & Clark will be played tomorrow night ...
Eastmont athletic director Russ Waterman said the Tigers had found a bus driver to get them here in time for their Saturday game!-->!-->…
Canucks Camp Battles: Can Hunt Disrupt Rathbone / Juolevi Showdown?
Whoever sits on the left side of the Canucks' third duo will end up in training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have experienced significant roster turnover over the past year. Of the 23 players in their opening lineup last season,…
New lease renews hopes for Nanaimo-Vancouver fast ferry – Saanich News
The Port of Nanaimo and the Snuneymuxw First Nation have announced a lease agreement with Conqora Capital Partners for a long-term lease at the Port's Nanaimo Assembly Wharf. (Photo courtesy of Nanaimo Ports…
Man who died in Vancouver McDonald’s in car described as “incredible” father of…
Breadcrumb Links New Local News The man was identified in a GoFundMe campaign as Tony Eyles. Author of the article: Tiffany Crawford
Little Mountain Update: After Vancouver’s Real Estate Secret Revealed, Province Vows to Act on…
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A little over a week after the revelation of a "darling deal" in a major social housing project in Vancouver, the province promises to act with a deal to speed up construction.
According to the BC Ministry…
VPD helps rescue stranded paddleboarders at First Narrows
Vancouver - Vancouver police are reminding paddleboarders and kayakers to be cautious on the water after 17 wayward paddleboarders had to be rescued from high winds and waves near Lions Gate Bridge on Monday.
“This incident is a good…
Vancouver artist creates human-powered weighted blanket
The project was created out of concern for those whose mental health had deteriorated due to isolation and loneliness
Vancouver artist tackles secondary pandemic accompanying coronavirus (COVID-19), that of deteriorating mental…
$ 22.8 million mansion in West Vancouver goes on the market
Judging by the design, the amount of stonework and the elegant style, one might guess that this is a mansion on a villa above a field near a small Italian town.
Instead, it has a view of Howe Sound.
The house is at 5358…
Vancouver’s nudist paradise, Wreck Beach, named one of the world’s best places to swim
Vancouver's famous Wreck Beach, where clothing is optional, has been named one of the world's best places to swim.In a ranking compiled by the American dating advice and advice site MyDatingAdviser.com, Wreck Beach reached the final top 25…
Vancouver Canadiens decide not to return home to end their season
Breadcrumb Links Sports Baseball This will mark the second straight summer without minor league baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium and team president Andy Dunns admits, “It's terrible. Honestly, I thought we would come back…
Vancouver’s Chinatown Foo’s Ho Ho restaurant to reopen
The colorful and shimmering neon signs outside of Foo's Ho Ho in Chinatown have been like a beacon in the neighborhood for decades.
The colorful and shimmering neon signs outside of Foo's Ho Ho in Chinatown have been like a beacon…
‘Staffing problem’ closes Vancouver Island hospital emergency room overnight
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver Island hospital closed its emergency department to new patients on Saturday night due to a "staffing issue."
Island Health said in a Facebook post at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday that the Saanich…
Here’s how to join the new Vancouver Quidditch team
If you missed your Hogwarts letter on your 11th birthday, you can still enjoy the magic of Quidditch. If the last sentence didn't make sense to you, this story is about one of the most inclusive and comprehensive professional…
Vancouver residents express frustration with British Columbia’s mask policy
"Why else have the numbers increased by factor of 10 once the mask has been removed? ”asked a local.
Do you always wear a mask indoors?
While the mask policy was lifted in British Columbia on July 1, many people feared there…
Vancouver’s Shameless Buns food truck restaurant is open
Lay in front of the wall of spam boxes before diving into heavily loaded fries, stacked sandwiches and other Filipino treats
Matt Brennan and Corvette Romero had no plans to put a hot pink neon sign shouting "#getshameless" in their…
Triangular building proposed for the Vancouver property
There would be fire pits, a dog area and a barbecue area at the top.
A proposed building on Kingsway will bring 127 rental units to the Joyce-Collingwood area.
Plans submitted to the City show a triangular six-storey building at…
WATCH: Vancouver cop pushes man to the ground
The man insanely beaten by a Liberal candidate in the last provincial election is now running for the Maverick Party in the next election.
Geoff Shoesmith, a gas station operator in the small town of Walsh, launched his…
14 movies and TV shows shot in Vancouver in August
A new month means new movies and TV shows will be filmed here in Vancouver. From filmmaking to the resurgence of popular series, these actors and this team work hard to deliver a whole new preview-worthy piece that you don't want to miss.…
Smoke from forest fires in Metro Vancouver: air quality advisories
Windy conditions could help purify the air of smoke from forest fires in the interior of British Columbia and Washington state.
Smoke from the wildfires originating in interior BC and south of us in Washington state will likely…
Protesters plan to block large bridge in Vancouver
Plan an alternative route this weekend.
A group of protesters are calling on the BC government to take urgent action on the climate emergency plan to block one of Vancouver's main bridges over the weekend.
The Vancouver group of…
Vancouver strip club greets guests with a fun sign
One of the city's most popular dance and pub showrooms features a frowning message welcoming patrons after a long hiatus.
Located at 205 Main Street in Gastown, No5 Orange is hard to miss - the entire building is orange and the…
Sale of Iconic Belmont Estate by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Breaks Greater…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 22, 2021--Sotheby's International Realty Canada is…
Weather in Vancouver: mostly cloudy, little chance of showers
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Overnight it looks cloudy in Metro Vancouver, then Thursday is expected to start with overcast and clear to a sunny afternoon. Author of the article: Tiffany Crawford Release date :…
Vancouver Police Board releases strategy to tackle hate crimes
Chinese leader: "I know a lot of my friends who never reported the incidents"
A series of recommendations from citizens and police on how to reduce hate crime in the city and encourage more victims to…
Pacific FC to face Vancouver Whitecaps in first round of Canadian Championship
It's the provincial dream game that Pacific FC has always coveted. Now the Canadian Premier League club will have it. And at home, to boot, when he faces the Major League Soccer Vancouver Whitecaps in a Canadian Championship first…
Vancouver City Council Opens Door to Building Proposals in New Streamlined Process
In the future, any building proposal could reach the Vancouver City Council's prosecution for serious consideration, after policy changes were approved earlier this month on how city staff review the admission of residents. rezoning…
Dr. Patricia Daly: Decriminalization in Vancouver: a step in the right direction
Breadcrumb Links Notice Op-Ed Opinion: While people may have different views on the merits of Vancouver's decriminalization model, it is irrefutable that existing efforts have not been sufficient and that bold action…
A man drowns in Lake Chehalis
A man died after drowning at a campsite on Chehalis Lake, located near a remote forest service outside of Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
The incident occurred at Skwellepil Creek Campground 4x4 accessible only,…
Crowdfunding helps Vancouver Island First Nation search for remains of missing children
VICTORIA - On the west coast of British Columbia, a crowdfunding campaign will see a First Nation excavate the grounds of two former residential schools.
The Ahousaht First Nation, based on Flores Island near Tofino,…
Cocktail recipe: Celebrate Them Days, inspired by a Vancouver musical number, with BC blueberries
Today is British Columbia's official BC Blueberries Day, kicking off a Party which runs until August 2. Some of the limited-time specials that can be found at participating restaurants this summer:British Columbia blueberry and…
Check out this ‘skoolie’ a couple from Vancouver did
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a pinpoint in most people's travel plans, for Maddie Thompson and Jordan Tait, it provided inspiration and opportunity.
These two concepts recently merged, as the pair ended Fleetwood the bus. A…
‘Vangroovy’: Locals share ideas for Vancouver nickname
From The Wet Coast to Vancity to Van, check out some of the ideas Vancouverites had for their city's nickname
Do you have a pet name for your city?
Whether you love living in Vancouver or hate it - or even if the feeling is…
Support for ban on gasoline-powered landscaping equipment increases
Leaf blowers are considered the worst noise offenders in a survey of British Columbians.
Last month, two very similar motions were presented to Vancouver City Council to address the current and future use…
Major roadworks will affect traffic in Vancouver this weekend
Vancouverites will avoid the area around Broadway City Hall station for the next few days
If you have places to go this weekend you may want to avoid these routes which are disrupted by major construction.
While work on the…
Can you swim in Trout Lake in Vancouver?
The Vancouver Park Board comes from issued an opinion inform people that they have temporarily closed swimming at Trout Lake due to high levels of E. coli currently in the water, reminding some residents that people actually swim…
Vancouver’s Trutch Street to be renamed by the Musqueam First Nation
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - Vancouver's Trutch Street will be renamed by the Musqueam First Nation after city council unanimously backed the decision on Thursday.
The motion, introduced by Mayor Kennedy Stewart, proposed to rename…
IOC turns to small Vancouver agency to try to win over Olympic skeptics
Hulse & Durrell captured slow-motion shots of Usain Bolt running through the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, followed by an ever-growing gang of smiling Jamaican youth. Courtesy of the manufacturer Last March, as the third wave…
Vancouver startup brings renewable energy to remote communities – Environment
Sumreen and her father, Daljit Singh Rattan, at the 2019 IKB Women in Technology scholarship ceremony
Sumreen Rattan's love for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) began in childhood. Her father was a mechanical engineer and…
Here are the five cheapest homes for sale in Vancouver right now.
Good news for all Canadians who flock to Vancouver: it is possible to find accommodation in the city without breaking the bank.
Roomvu has gathered several recently listed homes for sale in and around Vancouver that prove it.
"Affordable…
At 173.9 cents per liter, gasoline prices hit another all-time high in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - British Columbia drivers faced more pain at the pumps on Canada Day as gas prices hit another all-time high.
Prices rose to 173.9 cents per liter at stations in the Metro Vancouver area.
That's…
How much water did Metro Vancouver use on Sunday?
Don't over wash your cars or overwater lawns this summer, ask residents and businesses of Metro Vancouver.
Don't over wash your cars or overwater lawns this summer.
Metro Vancouver is asking residents to conserve water - both…
Federal government and CMHC announce investment in Indigenous housing in Vancouver
The federal government, in collaboration with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, announced a new multi-million dollar investment with the acquisition of the…
Teachers concerned about heat, Metro Vancouver schools close Monday
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - Teachers across British Columbia express deep concern over children returning to school as the current heat wave continues to engulf the province.
British Columbia Teachers' Federation president Terri…
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