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FIFA's strict bag rules at BC Place: know before you go
Clear bags must not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches; clutch purses limited to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. All bags inspected at entry.
Advocates push B.C. to restrict NDAs in abuse and harassment cases
Community Legal Assistance Society releases report calling for legislation to stop non-disclosure agreements silencing survivors.
Surrey Canada Day festival brings Josh Ross and four stages to Cloverdale
Western Canada's largest July 1 celebration features four stages, amusement rides, food trucks, beer garden, and fireworks starting at 10:15 p.m.
BC Hydro illegally discouraged injured worker from filing claim
Supreme Court upholds Workers' Compensation Board ruling that utility discouraged employee compensation claim.
Archival footage captures BC Place construction in early 1980s
A five-minute film from 1981 shows the monumental effort—and shirtless workers—that went into building Vancouver's iconic stadium before...
Downtown Vancouver could face office space shortage by 2029
With zero new office towers in the development pipeline, the city's premium office market could flip from 12.9% vacancy to a tight...
New recovery facilities open in Downtown Eastside as detox waits fall
The Ashtrey and Vancouver Junction aim to connect people in active addiction to treatment and housing as B.C. average detox wait times...
20 places to watch Canada-Switzerland World Cup match Wednesday in Vancouver
From the FIFA Fan Festival to Granville Island and downtown pubs, here's where to catch the knockout-round clincher with crowds across the city.
Broadway Subway station entrance buildings taking shape above ground
With roughly 18 months until opening, wooden ceiling panels are being installed at three station houses as the project moves toward late...
Canada Day returns to North Vancouver as stationary celebration
After six years away, the beloved parade tradition comes back July 1 as a daytime festival at Civic Plaza with bands, dancers, vintage...
Wheelchair users report inaccessible seating at BC Place World Cup
Fans say FIFA's ticketing system hid accessible seats despite empty sections during matches, costing some nearly $6,000 in hospitality upgrades.
Vancouver nightclubs see record sales boost during World Cup
Downtown establishments report sales spikes ranging from 30% to 1,000%, with some marking their best weeks in over a decade.
