Local Traffic | Vancouver Traffic | CTV News Vancouver

CTV News Vancouver Top Stories

Ferry passengers again facing hours-long waits at Horseshoe Bay

There was more frustration for BC Ferries passengers at the Horseshoe Bay terminal Friday, with some waits extending upwards of five hours at the outset of the long weekend.

Vehicles are seen lined up at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on June 30, 2022 after multiple sailings were cancelled.

Vancouver surpassed by Toronto as most expensive city in Canada: survey

Vancouver is no longer the most expensive city in Canada, according to the 2022 Mercer Cost of Living survey.

Hospital staff shortage hits maternity patients in Squamish

The health authority for the Vancouver area says expectant parents in Squamish, B.C., may be diverted to other health-care facilities in the region this month due to what it calls a "temporary gap in coverage" at the Squamish General Hospital.

Squamish General Hospital is seen in this undated photo from the Vancouver Coastal Health website. (vch.ca)

West Vancouver retiree heading back to Ukraine to help abandoned animals

When Dan Fine returned from his first trip volunteering at animal shelters on the Polish-Ukrainian border in late April, he immediately felt compelled to return to continue helping pets that have been left behind in the war.

Confront 'dark truths' of colonial history, B.C. premier says in Canada Day message

Creating a better future for Canada requires confronting the 'dark truths' of the country's colonial history, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Friday.

New police dogs named after fallen officers from B.C., Alberta

Metro Vancouver Transit Police welcomed two new members to its canine unit at a formal badge ceremony Thursday night, each named after a fallen officer.

B.C. residents least interested in separating from Canada, poll finds

British Columbians are less interested in seceding from Canada than residents of any other province, according to a new survey.

The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.

B.C. man convicted of sexual interference after giving teen meth tries to appeal

A British Columbia man found guilty of four sex- and drug-related offences attempted to appeal his convictions earlier this month.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

Participants gather at the National War Memorial during a demonstration, part of a convoy-style protest participants are calling "Rolling Thunder", in Ottawa, Saturday, April 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Celebrations, protests take place on Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people wearing red and white and waiving Canadian flags packed downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday on Friday, while groups of protesters popped up around Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccines and federal restrictions.

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.

'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home

A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.