House flipping falls flat after new tax targets speculators
First-time home buyers are going to find it tougher to get into the market after a new B.C. home flipping tax is implemented, according to a Fraser Valley realtor.
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Vancouver extends e-scooter pilot as thrilled riders extol their convenience
By BRICIA CORTES and CHARLOTTE HUI
Food delivery driver Pan Kaj can’t imagine how much more difficult it would be for him to do his job if he didn’t have his e-scooter. His machine allows him to make more deliveries and get around to…
Voice radio Ep. 59 – A lack of surveillance cameras on campus at Langara College means a lot…
By ALYSSA GLENN and ANNABEL BESSEM
Today I am presenting you with a story on security cameras at Langara College. We first look at theft inside the college and how the lack of security cameras prevent personnel from identifying suspects.…
Shelters nearing capacity after tear down of tent city
By ALY GLENN
Since the removal of a campsite in South Vancouver, nearby shelters have seen an increase in people seeking refuge from the weather.
A small community of campers had set up an encampment near the Oak Street Bridge for…
Experienced potters help beginners mould their expectations
By EDMUND HAYLEY
Pottery might look like it's easy, but it's not for the faint of heart.
Aspiring potters must come to grips with a slow learning curve, the physical nature of the art and the cost of equipment, material and proper studio…
Bowen Islanders want to slow down proposed regional park and campground
By MARCO SHUM
Bowen Islanders are concerned Metro Vancouver’s proposal for an overnight campground on the island might stop locals from travelling to Snug Cove during weekends because of the traffic.
Ines Ortner, a 10-year resident…
Photos: Canadian geese on Granville Island
By Cala Ali, Andrea Dante, and Hannah Mondiwa
Seagulls have been one of the main nuisances at popular tourist spots like Granville Island for a long time. Now, a new pest has entered the scene: the Canada goose. The Vancouver Park Board…
Drag for kids is not the same as drag for adults: local queen
By Cala Ali
“If I’m at a bachelor party and they are paying me to be crude and fun, I’m going to give them that but I’m not going to give the same performance to four-year-olds,” said The Unstoppable Conni Smudge.
Smudge was flanked by…
Evicted Hastings Street campers are searching for new homes
By THEA CATIPON
As the City of Vancouver continues to evict people from the Hastings Street tent encampment, those being ousted say they have nowhere to go. At least, nowhere safe.
The city, which has been attempting to remove people…
Gender diversity considerations lacking in health care, say researchers
By EMMA SHULAR
The importance of gender diversity and related health effects aren’t recognized in healthcare as well as they could be, according to researchers at Western University under the Trans PULSE Canada project.
Kalysha…