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Tech entrepreneur with Liberal ties looks like he's set to run for mayor of Vancouver

Once an academic whiz kid, Taleeb Noorhohamed was also an organizer of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

$100K in alcohol recovered following VPD investigation of internal theft from Liquor Distribution Branch

It's a good thing that the Liquor Distribution Branch isn't ready to keep cannabis on the premises yet.

Morgan Freeman is the new voice of Vancouver's TransLink—but only for a limited time

The Academy Award–winning actor's silky baritone can be heard on SkyTrains and select bus routes beginning June 4.

TransLink rolls out "tap to pay" feature allowing credit-card use at fare gates and on buses

As an alternative to Compass cards and tickets, commuters will now be able to pay for transit rides with credit cards and mobile wallets.

Mother dies in Vancouver Island surfing accident hours before daughter's wedding

Tofino RCMP are reminding visitors to educate themselves about ocean-based risks.

Online petitions launched to remove former Dragons' Den investor from Order of Canada advisory council

So far, Julie Payette hasn't responded to the issue, which was triggered by a tweet that its author has characterized as a joke.

Spurned contender Hector Bremner not playing kingmaker in NPA ballot for Vancouver mayoral bet

Vancouver councillor Hector Bremner says he is moving on with his supporters.

Leonardo Da Vancouver, a.k.a. Leonardo B. French, arrested in connection with alleged sex offences on public transit

Two Good Samaritans followed the suspect after he exited the bus.

Coquitlam piano teacher booked on seven additional sex charges

Dymtro (a.k.a. Dmitri) Kubyshkin has been released subject to conditions that include telling his students about the police allegations.

B.C. Securities Commission joins other regulators in international crackdown on cryptocurrency products

"Operation Cryptosweep" has involved sending letters to 12 offshore operators that are advertising ICOs in B.C. or are inviting B.C. residents to invest.

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Online petitions launched to remove former Dragons' Den investor from Order of Canada advisory council

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Leonardo Da Vancouver, a.k.a. Leonardo B. French, arrested in connection with alleged sex offences on public transit

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