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Metro Vancouver recorded 1,869 residential sales in August, down 4.6 per cent from a year earlier and 21 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average, GVR says.
Langley City plans a new Community Safety department and a one-stop City Hall approach to help residents raise neighbourhood concerns involving multiple departments or community partners.
Port Coquitlam is inviting residents of all ages to free Culture Days events from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, including art activities, demonstrations, a film screening and exhibition openings.
The city is reminding residents and businesses to secure garbage and other bear attractants, follow collection-day rules and register for a free Bear Aware session on Sept. 16.
The Big Story examines what one expert calls digital imperialism and the global reach of U.S. power through major technology companies.
Kimmy Chedel remembers the final calls from her husband, Frank Doyle, who died in the World Trade Center attacks while their two children were toddlers.
A proposed U.S. ban on most Canadian alcohol imports beginning Sept. 29 could hit distilleries hardest because more than half of their products are shipped to the American market.
Ottawa is set to contribute up to $67.4 million to the Burke Mountain Community Centre, while the province and City of Coquitlam will also provide funding for the facility planned for 2029.
A professor urges municipal election candidates to support a plan to remove leaded aviation fuel from Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.
Langley RCMP say dangerous driving, including burnouts and stunting, will not be tolerated during the Sept. 12 charity car show in downtown Aldergrove.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has begun a multi-day Canadian visit, with events planned in Calgary, Toronto, North Bay and Banff.
Surrey’s weekly events guide lists concerts, theatre, festivals, markets and community programs across the city, including free family events on Sept. 12.
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