Swimmers are discovering the water off Vancouver's beaches is safer than it's been in years. Photo by Dan Toulgoet

Back to the beach
With the evening sun reflecting off the water, it's easy to mistake the dozens of swimmers off Kitsilano Beach for seals.
 

Neighbours of deadly street frustrated by lack of lighting
From his cash register at Weigh to Go Bulk Foods, Dan Small watched a senior citizen jaywalk across West 41st Avenue Tuesday afternoon and knew what was in store.
 

Killarney pool finally headed for watery grave
Demolition of the old Killarney pool began Friday to make way for a new aquatic centre. It will include a six-metre water slide, leisure pool, 25-metre six-lane pool, steam room, hot pool and three-metre diving platform.
 

Witnesses of Kits beating sought
The Vancouver Police Department is looking for witnesses to the vicious beating of a teenager in Kitsilano last month.
 

Alleged accomplices in Berg incident lying low
Edward Borden, Stephen Morrison and Kelly Studer.
 

Police chief known for shooting from the lip
Agree or disagree with Chief Constable Jamie Graham's various controversial public comments over the past two years, the city's top cop is at least honest in his beliefs, says a retired Vancouver police inspector.
 

71-year-old nude model enjoys the exposure
It takes stamina and confidence to pose nude for art and anatomy classes, but 71-year-old Colin Beale appears to have endless amounts of both.
 

Sally Ann helping families head back to school
Back to school advertisements signal a trip to the store to buy supplies for most families, but that's likely not the case for those who are poor.