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New West councillor Daniel Fontaine says the public is still in the dark about the mayor's trip to Dubai. He plans to table a council meeting motion.

An advocate on the Downtown Eastside is sharing photos of people suffering on snow-covered streets, saying the city is not doing enough to help homeless people and warning of potentially deadly consequences.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s external advisors seeking efficiencies and new funding for the city’s budget is advising the city narrow its scope of work, consider divesting itself of “non-core” assets and get philanthropic, business, and non-profit help for municipal priorities.

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year, according to Mayor Ken Sim's budget task force report released Jan. 16.

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year, according to Mayor Ken Sim's budget task force report released Jan. 16.

Significant snow in B.C.’s most populated areas creates multiple challenges

The winter storm that blanketed southern British Columbia with snow on Wednesday meant a day off work or school for some, but it had much harsher implications for those without a home.

According to Mayor Ken Sim's Budget Task Force, Vancouver faces two "urgent challenges." The first is a "staggering" $500-million annual infrastructure funding deficit.

The Vancouver Police Department is offering $10,000 signing bonuses to 20 officers who leave other forces and join up with the city.

Winter continues to cause havoc from coast to coast, with Northern Alberta under extreme cold warnings and temperatures expected to dip to -40 C through the rest of the week