Bots of Love
by Milica Anic
Artificial intelligence experts say chatbots are becoming more sophisticated, making it easier to scam victims out of money and steal personal information.
ChatGPT, released three months ago, is such a convincing…
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Photos: Winter storm drives demand for winter tires on Marine Drive
By Tom Eley and Virender Singh
With a fierce snowstorm, winter has come to south Vancouver, burying the city's roads, and sending drivers into a rush for winter tires
This morning is not as bad as last night, said Victor Badillo,…
Locals Brought Together to Better Understand Homelessness in South Vancouver
By Shashi Goel
Though most people think of the homelessness crisis being centred in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a high number of unhoused people live in other areas as well.
One neighbourhood is trying to tackle the issue itself.
The…
Some Marpole residents struggling with rapidly changing face of neighbourhood
By Virender Singh
Marpole is losing its sense of community due to rapid and widespread redevelopment, according to some long-term locals who have seen the neighbourhood evolve fast and furiously.
New condos and townhomes being built along…
Possible redevelopment of a grocery store could leave locals without an all-purpose market
By Rigo Bacaltos
The redevelopment plan of Buy-Low Foods on Fraser Street is receiving mixed reviews from locals, with concerns the potential redevelopment could leave many without an all-purpose market.
Residents have long relied on…
Lack of Transportation and Social Services Affecting South Vancouver Residents
By Kalvin Moses
Lack of Infrastructure and social services are an issue in South Van, according to advocates and one city councillor.
“Neighbourhoods of South Vancouver have been historically under invested in relative to the rest of the…
Sunset theft rates spike, highest in South Vancouver
By Joyce Liew
There is little agreement on the cause of a surging theft rate in the Sunset neighbourhood of South Vancouver.
Vancouver Police Department crime data shows that overall, since 2020, vehicle and bicycles…
Kelowna city council waives downtown on-street parking fees in support of local businesses
By Corvin Vaski
Businesses in downtown Kelowna are hoping the city’s offer of two days of free parking this year will bring relief after the tough months of the pandemic.
The Downtown Kelowna Association made a request to city council to…
No signs of rise in addiction rates post-pot legalization
By Lesia Pogorelo
Cannabis legalization has helped more people than it has hurt, providing relief from a variety of mental and physical ailments, experts say.
And they say there is no indication of increased substance abuse issues…