Booze blues
It's a warm Friday afternoon and drinkers at the Metropole Hotel pub across from the old Woodward's building gather in small groups around wooden tables.
 

Fireworks to be on candid camera
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says police should abandon plans to use surveillance cameras at this year's fireworks until public debate about installing such equipment in the Downtown Eastside concludes.
 

Late night buses coming back, but only on weekends at higher rate
Transit advocates are slamming TransLink's plan to only partially reintroduce late night service.
 

Man's disappearance baffles investigators
Friends of a 31-year-old Vancouver man who went missing a month ago are hosting a fundraiser tonight so his family can hire a private detective.
 

Landmark on block again landkmark
The old Woodward's department store is up for sale again.
 

Kits Beach getting trendier
Hold the hot dogs and pass the Chardonnay, please.
 

Fireworks traffic changes
Vehicle access to the West End and Kits Point will be restricted during the HSBC Power Smart Celebration of Light fireworks competition in English Bay.
 

Pride Society takes big hit on insurance
Staff at the Vancouver Pride Society are reeling after learning the cost of liability insurance to host Pride Week celebrations has skyrocketed from $3,500 to $45,000.
 

City cracks down on indoor skaters
Andy Harcum: "Why does city hall want another empty building in the neighbourhood?"
 

Longtime neighbourhood service all washed up
It's the end of an era for the traditional gas station car wash.
 

Council listens to strong opinions on both sides of Wal-Mart issue
A roll of orange tape in hand, activist Sikee Liu stood outside city council chambers Monday night tearing off strips to serve as badges showing council Wal-Mart isn't welcome in the city.
 

Blood in short supply as donors dry up
After being forced to fly in blood from other provinces to meet the demand in B.C., Canadian Blood Services has put out a call for donors.