News — Page 56
B.C. Elder Loses Over $60,000 in Online Romance Scam
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a B.C. senior shares her story of losing more than $60,000 to a romance scam after warnings from...
SOULRISE Music Festival Lands at Ambleside Park Aug. 29
West Vancouver's waterfront hosts a Canadian debut of ÆDEN, the audiovisual experience by Coachella headliner Anyma, plus melodic techno...
BC Place's Past: From Lumber Yards to the 2026 World Cup
Before BC Place hosted the FIFA World Cup, the False Creek site was full of railways and lumber yards. Archival photos trace the...
Power Demand Surge Pushes B.C. to Consider New Hydroelectric Dams
BC Hydro projects 20% electricity demand increase by 2030; two potential dam sites now in early consideration stages.
Kitsilano Showboat Launches Free Summer Concert Series Wed June 17
Opening night features Vancouver Concert Band Society; over 80 groups performing across 50 nights through August 23.
B.C. Fires European Contractor for George Massey Tunnel
Province terminates Cross Fraser Partnership deal, moves to new procurement process; major construction now targeted for 2027.
Iranian Film Offside Screens Outdoors at Lonsdale Quay June 25
Deckchair Cinema hosts Jafar Panahi's 2006 comedy about women defying stadium ban; free admission by donation, live music, concessions.
Metro Vancouver Outside Workers Strike After Contract Talks Stall
More than 700 regional district workers walked off the job Monday after weeks of job action; mediation with Labour Relations Board underway.
Surrey Jazz Trumpeter's Benefit Concert Funds Juilliard Dream
Hugh Penner, first Canadian jazz student accepted to Juilliard, stages fundraiser June 26 in Fleetwood; $300K scholarship doesn't cover...
Elder Abuse Reports Climbing as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Marks Risks
B.C. Seniors Advocate warns of steadily increasing reports; financial scams cited as most common form of elder abuse.
Classic Rock Trio Honeymoon Suite Plays Abbotsford Oct 30
Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart, and Harlequin headline Rogers Forum; tickets on sale Friday, June 19.
Metro Vancouver Shifts to High-Density Housing; Detached Starts Plummet
Single-detached house starts fell 60% from 2016 to 2025; apartments now account for 60–80% of new housing.
