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B.C. added 25,000 jobs in May despite national slowdown
Province gained 0.9% employment growth while Canada overall added 88,000. Unemployment in Vancouver dropped to 6.4%.
Thunderstorms and 'Juneuary' rain moving into the city
A late-spring pattern brings a thunderstorm risk Friday and unsettled conditions through next week. Temps dip to 16°C.
Delta launches twice-daily LAX-Vancouver flights this fall
Nonstop Airbus A319 service starts November 21, marking the airline's return to the route after an 8-year gap.
Five soccer stars heading to BC Place for World Cup matches
Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Romelu Lukaku, and others will play during Vancouver's five group-stage fixtures this month.
City approves $75,000 grant to keep Pride Parade on the schedule
Vancouver Pride Parade will march August 2 after council funding. Corporate sponsorship has dropped dramatically in recent years.
Granville Street shuts down for 7 weeks of FIFA programming
Five city blocks will be closed to traffic from June 8 to July 28 for a pedestrian zone with themed activations.
Ex-RCMP officer charged with sharing classified information
Michael Scoretz faces 13 charges including breach of trust after work materials allegedly found at his Bowen Island home.
Brenden's Ride returns after 7-year COVID break
Charity motorcycle event honoring founder Baron Parker returns July 18, raising funds for kids with disabilities to attend Easter Seals Camp.
Maternity diversion at Ridge Meadows Hospital this weekend
Expectant mothers directed elsewhere due to gap in obstetrician coverage from Friday to Monday morning.
YVR preparing for 88,000 daily passengers during World Cup
Airport expects 2.7 million passengers between June 8 and July 12; new screening tech and biometric gates deployed.
Vancouver police warn of distraction theft targeting seniors
Three incidents reported in recent days; blessing scams resulted in thousands in losses.
Science World's soccer ball dome is complete
All 131 panels installed on iconic geodesic dome ahead of FIFA World Cup kickoff next week.
