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Vancouver councillors weigh in on closure of Chinatown's Kent's Kitchen

Vancouver city councillors say the closure of Kent's Kitchen will be a tremendous loss for the community, but that there's only so much they can do to help.

The outside of Kent's Kitchen, a Chinatown staple that announced this week it would be closing next month. (CTV)

B.C. cannabis retailers say federal regulations making them targets for thieves

B.C. cannabis retailers say federal regulations requiring them to ensure products aren't visible from the street are making them prime targets for thieves.

Security video from Kingsway Cannabis shows a man who attempted to rob staff with what appears to be a gun on March 13, 2023. (Twitter)

Video game loot boxes the subject of proposed B.C. class action

A B.C. man's effort to bring a class action lawsuit against a major video game developer over its use of "loot boxes" moved slightly closer to reality this week.

An Electronic Arts office in California is seen in this undated file photo.

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Tourists 'extremely lucky' to survive 24 hours on snowy mountain, B.C. rescuers say

Two tourists are lucky to be alive after spending more than 24 hours stranded in snowy conditions on the North Shore Mountains, according to rescue crews.

Members of North Shore Rescue were called to help two hikers who got lost near Norvan Falls during Saturday's snowstorm.

New Westminster residents, mayor push for 'Vision Zero' strategy following pedestrian death

Calls for the City of New Westminster to adopt a 'Vision Zero' strategy – which seeks to eliminate deaths and injuries on roadways – are growing after a man was struck and killed by a truck earlier this month.

An officer with the New Westminster Police Department is pictured at the scene of a fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident on Sunday, Feb. 19. (CTV)

Travellers stuck at YVR question call to cancel flights due to snow

People travelling out of YVR Sunday are being "strongly advised" to check their flight status due to the potential for delays and cancellations following a snowstorm.