Advocate calls for safer crosswalk near Granville Island

Advocate calls for safer crosswalk near Granville Island

A safety advocate is calling on the city to make a crosswalk near the entrance to Granville Island safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Angela Bower has the story.

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BC Place installs real grass ahead of Whitecaps match vs. Wrexham AFC

BC Place installs real grass ahead of Whitecaps match vs. Wrexham AFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps host Welsh side Wrexham Saturday night in Vancouver, and BC Place has installed natural grass for the occasion.

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15-storey social housing unit approved for Commercial Drive

15-storey social housing unit approved for Commercial Drive

A controversial 15-storey housing tower in Vancouver Grandview-Woodland area has now been approved by city council after a public hearing on Thursday. Some residents are expressing opposition to the 93-unit tower.

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Vancouver reignites Olympic Cauldron as Paris games kick off

Vancouver reignites Olympic Cauldron as Paris games kick off

Vancouver’s Olympic Cauldron was lit in celebration of the Paris 2024 Games Friday, reigniting the spirit of the games in the hearts of local residents.

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358 buildings destroyed in Jasper

358 buildings destroyed in Jasper

More than 360 buildings have been destroyed or damaged in Jasper after a wildfire hit the town Wednesday. As Sean Amato reports, town, provincial and federal officials agree that nothing could have been done to stop the flames.

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358 buildings destroyed in Jasper

358 buildings destroyed in Jasper

More than 360 buildings have been destroyed or damaged in Jasper after a wildfire hit the town Wednesday. As Sean Amato reports, town, provincial and federal officials agree that nothing could have been done to stop the flames.

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B.C. drops COVID vaccine requirement for health workers

B.C. drops COVID vaccine requirement for health workers

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on July 26, 2024, that the COVID-19 public health emergency in B.C. has officially ended. As of Friday, all remaining public health orders and restrictions have been lifted.

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Vancouver firefighters strip down for charity calendar

Vancouver firefighters strip down for charity calendar

Vancouver firefighters took part in a photoshoot Thursday for the annual firefighters’ calendar, which is sold with proceeds going to various charities including the Kids Burn Fund.

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Multiple agencies pushing for increased safety on B.C. waterways

Multiple agencies pushing for increased safety on B.C. waterways

Marine officials in Vancouver are reminding everyone to stay safe in local waterways. The reminder comes in the wake of a serious collision between a float plane and a boat in Coal Harbour in June.

30-50% of Jasper destroyed or damaged: Alberta

30-50% of Jasper destroyed or damaged: Alberta

As much as half of Jasper has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire that blew into town Wednesday, according to the province. As Sean Amato reports, officials say critical infrastructure is still standing.