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Oakridge Centre in Vancouver is Canada's second most profitable mall, according to a new report. (Image: Josef Hanus / Shutterstock)

Two of Canada's three most profitable malls are in Vancouver

In the top three!

Eric Zimmer
Jan 13, 2017

Public beach sand is not for personal use in the winter time (Image: (JamesChen/ Shutterstock)

Don't steal beach sand to tackle ice says Park Board

Seriously, don't.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 7, 2017

Residents line up outside Fire Hall 15 for salt (@Xavier/Twitter)

Vancouver city councillor wants inquiry into salt situation

Melissa De Genova is not impressed.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 6, 2017

A new study has found a correlation between how much a person swears and how honest they are. (Image: Robert Kneschke / Shiutterstock)

New study finds people who swear are more honest

Who f***ing knew?

Eric Zimmer
Jan 6, 2017

Paramedics can't let snow or ice stand in the way of their jobs. (Image: Robert Asento /Shutterstock)

How first responders handle icy streets

Simply not driving isn't an option.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 6, 2017

Concerns over empty homes in her Coquitlam neighbourhood have prompted one woman to take action. (Image: Alaton / Shutterstock)

New website tracks empty homes in Metro Vancouver

Anyone can submit information.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 6, 2017

December 2016 was one of the coldest months on record in Vancouver ((Hubert Figuière/Flickr)

December was the coldest month in Vancouver in almost a decade

Cold enough for ya?

Eric Zimmer
Jan 4, 2017

Bothe the East and West Coast of Canada are pricey places to fill up the tank (Image: Tristan Tan / Shutterstock)

Vancouver has some of the highest gas prices in North America right now

Pricey petroleum on both sides of Canada.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 4, 2017

Vancouver's Point Grey & UBC/Shutterstock)

Top 20 most expensive homes in Greater Vancouver

The numbers are in from BC Assessment.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 4, 2017

Many Vancouver streets resembled skating rinks on Monday morning. (Photo credit: Kenneth Chan /Daily Hive)

Vancouver streets are so icy people have been skating on them

It's not quite pond hockey.

Eric Zimmer
Jan 3, 2017

Marie Stuart (Abbotsford Police handout)

Abbotsford police searching for missing pregnant woman

Marie Stuart hasn't been seen since December 27.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 30, 2016

Running/Shutterstock

New Year's Day Fat Ass 50K Ultramarathon Vancouver 2017

Run for a (hangover) cure.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 30, 2016

The percentage of homes in Metro Vancouver assessed at more than $1 million jumped from 28% to 43& this year. (Image: karamysh/ Shutterstock)

Almost half of homes in Metro Vancouver valued over $1 million

The new figures are less than encouraging.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 22, 2016

Royal LePage is predicting a decline in Vancouver's housing market in 2017 (Image: Karamysh/Shutterstock)

Vancouver housing market headed for decline, says Royal Lepage

Various factors are in play.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 22, 2016

A 78-year-old building in New Westminster is no more, thanks to Monday's snowfall (Mayor Jonathan Cote / Twitter)

Roof collapses after heavy snowfall in New Westminster

The building was 78 years old.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 21, 2016

2017 is bring with it policy changes for BC Ferries passengers (Image: Standard/Shutterstock)

BC Ferries might be 'smoke free' next year

New policies deal with smoking and passenger access.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 21, 2016

Vancouver dad builds backyard ice rink for his son during cold snap (VIDEO)

Vancouver dad builds backyard ice rink for his son (VIDEO)

It doesn't get more Canadian than this.

Eric Zimmer
Dec 20, 2016

Is this the future of winter commuting in Vancouver? (VIDEO)

Is this the future of winter commuting in Vancouver? (VIDEO)

Dashing through the snow?

Eric Zimmer
Dec 20, 2016