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Vancouver remains Canada's most expensive city for renters, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,500 in October, a 0.8% decline from September. In contrast, rental prices in some prairie cities, like Regina and Saskatoon, have risen by 4% and 4.8%, respectively. Nationally, rental prices have decreased by 4.2% since last year.
Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum urges the provincial Extortion Task Force to enhance transparency amid rising extortion-related crimes, particularly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He advocates for daily public updates on investigations to alleviate community fear and calls for the immediate deportation of convicted extortionists. Premier David Eby acknowledges the need for improved communication from the task force and prioritizes addressing extortion as a key government focus.
A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Gabriel Johnson Choi, Hasan Khaled Ayyad, and Allison Dawn Gilchrist will take place from December 8 to 19, 2025, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court. The inquest follows a report received by the BC Coroners Service regarding the deaths, which occurred after interactions with the Chilliwack RCMP. It aims to determine facts surrounding the deaths and make recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
Crews reopened 15th Street at Esquimalt Avenue in West Vancouver after extinguishing a structure fire in an apartment building. One resident sustained an injury while evacuating, and several residents remain displaced, with BC Housing coordinating assistance for those affected.
The City of Vancouver has issued an extreme weather alert, advising residents of available shelter spaces and open community centers and libraries. This initiative aims to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during adverse weather conditions.
New Westminster police arrested a suspect following a vandalism spree that damaged 14 vehicles and a business overnight. The incidents occurred between November 11 and 12, with witnesses reporting a man on a bicycle breaking windows. Authorities urge anyone affected to report the damage.
The City of Vancouver issued an extreme weather alert, highlighting the availability of shelter spaces, community centers, and libraries open to assist residents. This initiative aims to provide support during adverse weather conditions. Residents can find detailed information via the city's resources.
1130 NewsRadio resolved a technical issue affecting its AM radio frequency. Listeners outside Vancouver experienced interruptions Thursday morning but can still access the station online.
The City of Vancouver has issued an extreme weather alert, providing information on available shelter spaces and community resources. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s website for updated details about open shelters and community centers during severe weather conditions.
British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender criticizes the provincial government's stigma-based approach to the opioid crisis, calling it a human rights violation. Govender urges a shift toward evidence-based action, emphasizing the need for harm reduction and safer supply policies to combat the ongoing drug crisis.