The newly restored basketball courts at Kitsilano Beach officially reopened over this Victoria Day long weekend, marking the completion of a revitalization for one of Canada’s most recognizable outdoor basketball venues. The Vancouver Park Board unveil the upgraded courts, which received...
The results of a new survey by the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) suggests growing concern among business leaders over the BC NDP-led provincial government’s highly controversial approach with maintaining the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The survey was...
Cobie Smulders, one of the stars of How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers, and many other TV shows and movies, has a home here in B.C., and it is stunning. Luxury Listings recently shared a post about Smulders’ massive B.C. home on Instagram. While the exact location is unknown, some speculate that...
Canada has a brand-new multimillionaire after one lottery player scored a massive jackpot during the Victoria Day weekend draw. The Lotto 6/49 draw took place on Saturday, May 16, and it was life-changing for one Canadian lottery player. The winner is now $46 million richer after matching the Gold...
TransLink is working with the City of Vancouver to change the number and location of bus stops along Hastings Street between Downtown Vancouver and Boundary Road, as part of a broader effort to improve travel times and reliability on one of Metro Vancouver’s busiest bus corridors. Roughly one in...
The estimated cost to build the proposed King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line is now considerably more than what was originally estimated. This is TransLink’s project to build a 19-km-long rapid transit route along the King George Boulevard corridor between SkyTrain’s Surrey Central...
Dairy substitutes have come a long way in the past few years, and it’s safe to say that oat lattes have evolved from a necessity for some to an elevated experience for all. Now, you can enjoy that elevated experience at home with Oatbox’s expansion into Western Canada. ALL FOR OATS AND OATS FOR...
The ball is in Elias Pettersson’s court when it comes to his future with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swede is entering a critical offseason and will be looking to dismiss any questions about his condition once training camp rolls around in September. His tenure in Vancouver has been plagued with...
The City of Surrey is preparing to celebrate the standout athletes and sports leaders in the community, and they’re looking for your help in recognizing them. The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for athletes, coaches, builders, and contributors who shaped sport and made a...
A ginormous new addition has arrived at Britannia Mine Museum, where visitors this summer will be able to get up close to one of the mining industry’s largest machines as part of a new interactive exhibit focused on heavy equipment and modern resource extraction. The museum’s seasonal exhibition,...
Business and industry groups are rallying behind Vancouver mayor Ken Sim’s proposal to amend some of the City of Vancouver’s natural gas restrictions in building systems, asserting that it would reduce housing and operating costs for homeowners, renters, and small businesses by scaling back some...
June ushers in another month of government benefit and credit payments for Canadians. Whether you’re a veteran or a family of four, Canadians from all walks of life could be eligible to receive these benefit and credit payments that aim to help with the country’s affordability crisis. Keep an eye...
We’re blowing through May, and there are so many things to do in Vancouver! From a celebration of David Suzuki to Vancouver Rise and so much more, here are 20 fun events to check out from May 19 to 25. Be sure to view our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town. To stay up...
The City of Surrey is proposing another reduction to development cost charges (DCCs) in an effort to encourage more housing construction while continuing to fund key infrastructure and community amenities. Last week, Surrey City Council approved an updated DCC bylaw for submission to the...
The Sedin brothers haven’t given up their Grouse Grind supremacy after becoming co-presidents with the Vancouver Canucks. With all their newfound responsibilities, you may think that the twins would take a step back from their athletic endeavours, but that doesn’t appear to be happening any time...