News — Page 60
Toxic drug deaths plummet 32% as province turns corner
April marked the lowest overdose toll in years, with 119 deaths down sharply from 174 in April 2025. Deaths among younger adults show...
Phoebe Bridgers' first full-band tour in 3 years stops in Vancouver
The indie-rock favourite brings her Lost Tour to Rogers Arena on October 24, with a phone-free concert experience and support from Alex G.
Metro Vancouver heat forecast: hot and dry through August
Daytime highs reach 24°C on the coast and 29°C inland this weekend. Summer expected to be 80-90% above normal temperatures with...
World Cup watch parties drawing crowds across Metro Vancouver
From free FIFA Fan Festival grounds to community pop-ups in Surrey and Langford, soccer fans are gathering to cheer for their nations.
Metro Vancouver faces possible transit strike during World Cup
Over 5,000 transit workers voted 99% in favour of strike action. Both sides continue mediated negotiations with no strike date set yet.
Kelowna wildfire documentary earns four Leo Award nominations
BC is Burning, a 47-minute film about wildfires across the province, is nominated for Best Short Documentary, Direction, Picture...
Canada Post converting 81,000 B.C. addresses to community mailboxes
The second wave of conversions starts in 2027, affecting 15 B.C. communities. The shift is meant to balance Canada Post's significant...
Ottawa's online safety bill welcomed, but falls short: B.C. AG
British Columbia says the federal government's new legislation addresses key concerns about social media age restrictions and AI...
Vancouver ranked among least affordable cities globally
A new analysis places the city as the 92nd least affordable market in the world, with housing costs climbing faster in smaller B.C. communities.
Charges laid in grandparent scam targeting Chilliwack senior
A 21-year-old Surrey man convinced an 88-year-old woman he was her grandson in need of bail money. Police recovered most of the cash.
Outdoor movies return to North Vancouver waterfront
Deckchair Cinema starts June 25 at The Polygon Gallery with a lineup of sports films, live music, and concessions from local vendors.
Home sales slide as mortgage rates pinch B.C. market
May sales and prices both fell as rising interest rates and a weaker job market cool the residential real estate landscape across the province.
