Provincial court heard 48-year-old Christina Laforge was driving while impaired as a man rode on the hood of her vehicle after a party in August 2013.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month was the second busiest January on record as residential property sales in the region jumped nearly 32 per cent, compared to January of last year.
Hammering away at seemingly minor details in a woman's account of her interactions with Jian Ghomeshi may seem harsh to members of the public, but a former prosecutor says it's a classic defence strategy meant to erode the witness's credibility.
People took money from other budget items, like food, rent or recreation, to pay for Internet access because they consider it an essential service
Much of the work is being done incrementally — retrofits dovetailing with routine maintenance, schools being renovated one by one and new construction projects being subject to updated quake-resistant requirements.
Melanie Mark is seeking to hold the New Democrat stronghold of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant for the party, challenged by Liberal Gavin Dew and Green candidate Pete Fry.