Washed ashore during a fierce November storm, a massive barge has become both a popular sightseeing spot and meme in Vancouver.
Tag: Vancouver (British Columbia)
Using a City’s Excess Heat to Reduce Emissions
A district in London has developed an innovative way to divert subway heat for buildings to lower carbon emissions. Other cities are getting creative, as well.
See the World, in Canada
The country plans to open to vaccinated travelers from the United States in August. For those not yet ready to cross an ocean, America’s northern neighbor offers a taste of many cultures.
Deaths Spike as Heat Wave Broils Canada and the Pacific Northwest
Hyperthermia claimed nearly a dozen lives in one day in one Washington county. A small town in British Columbia set Canada’s heat record at just over 121 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Pop-Up Vaccine Site in One of Canada’s Most Impoverished Neighborhoods
In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, health authorities have prioritized vaccinations for the homeless and other disadvantaged people to try to contain the pandemic.
He Dismembered His Boss, but a Judge Ruled It Manslaughter
A New York Times reporter and true crime author reflects on one of the strangest crimes that he’s encountered in Canada.
Zhao Li Sentenced in Canada to 10 Years for Killing and Dismembering Yuan Gang
Zhao Li shot his business partner outside a Vancouver mansion, and then chopped him into 108 pieces.
Wildfire Smoke Over Vancouver Prompts Air Quality Concerns
Residents retreated indoors after smoke from wildfires in the U.S. descended on Vancouver and other communities in British Columbia.
‘Astronaut’ Families Stressed by Straddling 2 Worlds: China and Canada
Transnational migrants who shuttle between Vancouver and China confront loneliness, divorce and culture shock. But their children see advantages.