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New, lower speed limits now in effect near some Vancouver schools

Motorists driving near some schools in the City of Vancouver will need to start slowing down, with new speed limits now in effect near nine schools.

'Hate-motivated incidents' that emerged in response to drag story time in Nelson, B.C., under investigation: police

A drag story time event for children that was postponed earlier this month in Nelson, B.C., is at the centre of multiple investigations into suspected hate crimes, according to local police.

Birkley Valks reads a story at a peaceful event held outside Nelson City Hall on March 11, the same day a drag storytime event for children was supposed to be held at Nelson Public Library, but was cancelled over safety concerns. (Credit: Ryan B. and DaMo Photography)

Women living in Vancouver encampment victims of violence, including sexual assault: survey

A new survey is highlighting safety concerns among women living in the tent encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, with every respondent reporting they have been victims of violence, including sexual assault.

FILE: Tents line the sidewalk on East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Investigation underway after fire in Vancouver's Chinatown deemed suspicious

A fire in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood on Sunday evening is being investigated as suspicious.

Burial plots in Metro Vancouver are now so expensive, they're being compared to real estate

Burial plots have become such a hot commodity in Metro Vancouver, one spot in a Burnaby cemetery is being sold privately online for $54,000.

Federal budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians: sources

The 2023 federal budget will include a one-time 'grocery rebate' for Canadians with lower incomes who may be struggling with the rising cost of food, CTV News has confirmed.

Nanny who was fired after cancer diagnosis awarded $45K in B.C. discrimination case

A temporary foreign worker from the Philippines who was fired from her job as a caregiver after a cancer diagnosis has been awarded over $45,000 by the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

Police identify 16-year-old killed in 'unprovoked' stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified a teenager who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.