Metro Vancouver’s housing landscape is changing fast. Streets once filled with detached homes are giving way to cranes, towers, and construction fences. For many residents, the view outside their window tells the story better than any statistic. The single-family home that once defined the Lower Mainland is slowly becoming a rarity. Detached Homes Fading in Metro Vancouver According to the Metro Vancouver housing forecast 2051, the region will see a major shift toward multi-u

Halloween is one of the few nights in Canada when children stand at the centre of everything. Parents light porches, neighbours greet one another, and laughter fills the streets. It is a night built on care and trust, when the community unites around children. That trust was broken again this year. Police across the country warned parents to inspect candy after new reports of tampering. What should have been an evening of fun became another reminder that even innocence can be

It’s a familiar unease for many women in Vancouver: the late-night SkyTrain ride, the phone held tight, the quiet scan of who else is in the car. Violence in this city does not follow one pattern. It happens on crowded platforms and behind closed doors, at workplaces and in relationships once considered safe. Despite new laws, police campaigns, and public awareness efforts, many women still find themselves calculating risk every day. Understanding how and why this happens is

What to Do If You’re Harassed on the SkyTrain in Vancouver It happens fast. A stranger stands too close, whispers something you can’t ignore, or touches you in a crowded car. You freeze, unsure whether it’s safer to move, speak up, or stay still. Many Vancouver riders describe that same moment when safety suddenly feels out of reach. Knowing what to do in that moment and afterwards can help you stay safe and ensure the incident is taken seriously. Harassment on the SkyTrain I

It’s 10:47 p.m. at Commercial–Broadway Station. A handful of riders wait under fluorescent lights, glancing down the tunnel for the next train. A woman shifts her bag from one shoulder to the other and checks her reflection in the window, not to adjust her hair but to see who’s behind her. She’ll soon be one of thousands of Vancouver women doing what has become routine, calculating safety on every ride home. Transit Police say crime on SkyTrain is down, yet many riders still

She left her partner that morning and has been calling every shelter from her car, parked outside a grocery store. Each one is full. When the last operator says the wait will be five days, she starts the car and drives until the tank runs dry. Stories like hers appear across the country every month. Despite new laws and public awareness campaigns, intimate partner violence in Canada continues to rise, leaving women in Vancouver and beyond to question whether they are truly sa

Intimate Partner Violence - Vancouver Help Directory When you need help fast, the hardest part is knowing who to trust. This verified intimate partner violence Vancouver help directory lists confidential, trauma-informed services that support people experiencing abuse across Vancouver and BC. If you are in danger right now, call 911 . Jump to Help Category: Emergency & Crisis Lines Legal & Advocacy Services Shelters & Safe Housing Counselling & Support Inclusive & Cultural Su

The first time you think about leaving, it is before sunrise. You slip out quietly and stare at your phone, wondering how to explain an absence that has nothing to do with being sick. You are scared of what might happen if you stay, but equally afraid of losing your job if you leave. That fear is what paid domestic violence leave BC was meant to prevent. Many workers still do not know what protection they have when safety and employment collide. When Leaving Home Feels Like L