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Bye-bye, wallet: how to avoid pickpockets in Vancouver

Have you ever been pick-pocketed? I was, just a couple days ago. Having just finished my Sunday class, I was making my way up Granville street towards the SkyTrain station, slowly weaving through the...

SkyTrain service interruption

Technical problems near the Stadium SkyTrain station caused major delays for passengers this morning during their commute to downtown Vancouver. The problem shut down service between Commercial-...

Sword-swiping man arrested on SkyTrain

Vancouver Police officers have safely taken a man into custody after he was allegedly waving a sword on the Skytrain and in downtown Vancouver. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, Transit Police...

Broadway business owners say no to UBC Line

“Bad for business, but good for the city.” This is how many store owners and employees along Broadway responded when they heard the words “UBC rapid transit.” Opinions seem to be split about what to...

NDP candidate David Eby: advocating social justice and help for small business

BYELECTION 2011: Homelessness is an issue even in toney Point Grey, activist insists.

TransLink's alternatives for transit on Broadway corridor to UBC

I asked Jeff Busby, the project manager for TransLink’s Broadway Corridor public input process, which of the alternatives he favoured. “I just want the public to have a strong understanding of the...

VO Photo Pool: cherry blossoms, black boots and more

This week's collection of photos from our VO Photo Pool showcases some of the fine sites our city has to offer along with some pink to make it look pretty.

Finding spiritual meaning through mortality

It’s Sunday afternoon. Even the cherry blossoms and daffodils won’t stop the rain in Vancouver. Deep in thought, I head through the drizzle towards Horseshoe Bay on the express bus, oblivious to...

Picture me in orange - VO Photo Pool

Our first color-themed Flickr post couldn't come at a better time. The sun's starting to come out of hibernation, but sadly the warmth has been lagging behind. This week's pictures should help you...