News — Page 36
B.C. five years past deadly 2021 heat dome — is it ready now?
The 2021 heat dome killed 619 people across B.C. The province has since updated building codes and created alert systems, but experts...
FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark: 17K hot dogs, near-capacity crowds at BC Place
First five matches sold out with 52,000 fans each; FIFA Fan Festival at PNE drew 300K+; two more games remain on Vancouver's schedule.
Kettle on Burrard hosts World Cup watch party for residents in housing
Supportive housing facility brings FIFA excitement to people transitioning out of homelessness; 85% say social programs help mental health.
Canada Day celebrations across the Lower Mainland, from Vancouver to Surrey
Flags, fireworks, and live music at 11 venues region-wide Wednesday, July 1. Canada Together 2026 at Canada Place kicks off at 11 a.m.
Vancouver company pushing deep-sea mining in U.S. waters under Trump
CEO Gerard Barron of Metals Co. met Trump officials; company applied for permits to mine Pacific seabed larger than Iceland.
beabadoobee brings her arena tour to Rogers Arena on October 28
The indie star plays her biggest Vancouver show yet as part of her first-ever arena run. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 2.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival returns July 25–26 with performances and hands-on activities
The 24th annual celebration brings lion dances, live music, cultural workshops, and new Sichuan face-changing performances to Keefer and...
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority gets approval to dredge Second Narrows
Work will begin in September to clear 25,000 cubic metres of material, allowing larger oil tankers to fully load. The project includes...
Glacier lake outburst sends floodwaters toward Pemberton
Evacuation order issued for 20+ properties as Place Glacier lake floods downstream, expected to peak Wednesday late.
U.S. visitor in critical condition after cyclist collision in Gastown
A 72-year-old pedestrian struck at West Cordova and Richards Street on Monday evening is in stable but critical condition after...
Default plays Abbotsford Arts Centre on October 4 for 25th anniversary
The Vancouver rock band, known for 2000s hits like 'Wasting My Time,' reunites to celebrate nearly 25 years since their debut album 'The...
B.C. Conservatives push for earlier bar service during World Cup matches
The new opposition leadership says liquor rules should allow earlier serving times for morning Canada games, citing examples from...
