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Metro Vancouver moving from Stage 3 water restrictions to Stage 2 on Thursday
Stage 2 restrictions restore watering of trees and shrubs with sprinklers, and permit vehicle and pool filling after weeks of stricter rules.
Vancouver's air ranks fourth cleanest in the world as two Canadian cities top global pollution list
Vancouver's air quality index sits at 15, placing it among the world's cleanest, while Toronto and Montreal struggle with moderate pollution.
Half of Vancouver's service industries forecast to shed jobs this year
Metro Vancouver employment expected to contract 0.1 percent in 2026, with retail, finance, and real estate posting significant job losses.
Mayor Ken Sim drops bid to abolish Park Board, vows reform instead
ABC Vancouver will field Park Board candidates and push to eliminate swimming pool reservation requirements that residents say limit access.
BC nurses' strike expands to Vancouver Island, exceeding 2,300 harassment complaints
Picketers now at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after union alleges employers intimidating workers.
Lululemon ranked No. 2 in Canada's best companies for 2026, top for sustainability
The Vancouver-based athleisure brand scored highly on employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency.
Metro Vancouver weather to spike to 27°C midweek, but showers linger in forecast
Environment Canada calls for sunshine most of next week, with scattered showers expected Wednesday and Thursday.
BC Timber Sales program expands to include specialty custom cutters and processors
Nearly 40 custom cutter companies across B.C. now have access to dedicated log supply, supporting 250 direct jobs.
Fin, the Canucks' 25-year mascot, is a finalist for Hockey's Mascot Hall of Fame
The whale has represented Vancouver for 1,000+ games and been played by the same person since 2001.
Suspicious fire breaks out in cockloft at West Broadway apartment building early Sunday
Vancouver Fire crews responded to heavy smoke at 566 West Broadway and upgraded to a working fire. No injuries reported.
BC Place's World Cup grass is being recycled back to Fraser Valley soil
The hybrid turf that hosted international matches is being dismantled and returned to Bos Sod Farms in Abbotsford, with 99% of organic...
Internationally trained physicians can now apply directly for B.C. licences without provisional step
New licensing bylaws effective July 6 streamline the process for doctors from seven countries, potentially saving 12 to 24 months.
