March 28, 2024

Councillor expects slight backlash over Seawall plans

A Vancouver City Councillor says he expects a fair share of opposition to a proposal to expand the city's 'sea wall' out to Point Grey.Appearing on CKNW's "World Today Weekend, the NPA's George Affleck was asked about privacy concerns. "Yeah, well I can only imagine they'll be some angry people. I don't see why not... but I'm hoping that the same … [Read more...]

North Shore Rescue expects to stay busy despite spring weather

It may be getting sunnier in Vancouver, but it's still winter for North Shore Rescue. Team leader Tim Jones says the avalanche hazard isn't so much a worry this long weekend, as people getting lost or falling. "we really want people to completely understand that this a winter operations rescue mode for North Shore rescue. It's not going to change … [Read more...]

Union Gospel Mission expects record crowds for Thanksgiving dinner

It'll be a record.The Union Gospel Mission on Vancouver's downtown eastside is set to feed more than 3,000 people at it's annual Thanksgiving day dinner Monday.For the first time, dinner - which includes a tonne-and-a-half of turkey - will be served in the "new" Union Gospel Mission Building.U.G.M. president Bill Mollard says the new building … [Read more...]

Canaccord Financial expects lumpy earnings

VANCOUVER - Canaccord Financial Inc. (TSX:CF) expects "lumpy" earnings for the next several quarters as global economic uncertainty continues, but says buying an Australian company will ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]