Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has written an open letter criticizing B.C. for pulling back its funding for affordable housing. In the Province’s Budget 2026, it states that it is “slowing the pace of new housing projects,” including “reallocating nearly $1.4 billion across the fiscal plan.” According...
Vancouver might be the place where everything is happening, but some B.C. residents were recently engaged in a discussion about the best rural places to live near the city. An Ontario resident asked the British Columbia subreddit about places to live that aren’t too far from a moderately sized...
British Columbia’s largest free public events are facing an existential crisis. A growing number of cancelled or significantly scaled-back events and public appeals from longtime event organizers have put pressure on the City of Vancouver to rethink how it supports major public events and...
The official opposition party in the provincial legislature is raising concerns about transparency in the BC NDP-led government’s handling of proposed amendments to a key reconciliation law, arguing the process has been conducted largely out of public view. The Conservative Party of B.C. asserts...
Vancouver was recently crowned Canada’s hottest hotel market as the busy travel season nears, and one bed and breakfast with just eight rooms has topped a new list of best spots to stay in the city. National Geographic Traveller recently curated its list of 10 of the best hotels in...
Spring is finally here, and eligible Canadians can expect another round of government benefit and credit payments deposited into their bank accounts. From subsidies for seniors to financial support for parents, these benefit and credit payments aim to make life a little more affordable in...
Former Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella is back in the NHL, and he’s joining a division rival. In a move that came out of nowhere on Sunday afternoon, the Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy with just eight games left in the regular season. At the same time, Vegas announced...
Surrey City Centre will gain a sizeable new Hilton-branded hotel, when it officially opens on Monday, March 30, 2026. Homewood Suites by Hilton Surrey occupies the top nine floors of the newly completed 25-storey City Centre 4 tower at 9686 137 St., located just steps from Surrey Memorial Hospital...
Janitorial workers responsible for cleaning Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain system are raising concerns about staffing levels and working conditions. Members of Service Employees International Union Local 2 (SEIU Local 2), who clean the SkyTrain stations, trains, and maintenance facilities of...
April has arrived, and it’s brought a whole bunch of fun events to Vancouver this week! Start the new month with our roundup of 20 great things to do from March 30 to April 5. Curry Cup, Insomnia Festival, and more. Be sure to view our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around...
A former Vancouver Canucks reporter has landed a new NHL gig with a Western Conference rival. Kate Pettersen parted ways with the Canucks following the 2023-24 season and has gone on to appear in a variety of different roles. The veteran reporter continued her work as a hockey reporter with the...
Westham Island Bridge has officially fully reopened to vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic after a vessel collision more than two months ago prompted a comprehensive structural integrity assessment and intensive emergency repairs — restoring a critical transportation link for residents and...
Vancouver is full of plenty of excellent restaurants, and we’re reminded of that every time we go out to eat. Whether you’re looking for something cozy and comforting to get you through the dreary rainy weather or something a little bit fancier to celebrate a special occasion, Vancouver has a place...
A new member motion from COPE councillor Sean Orr is putting the spotlight back on how the City of Vancouver covers its operating expenditures, with a proposal that would shift more of the property tax burden onto higher-valued property owners, multiple property owners, and/or non-resident...
Toronto-based Forum Asset Management is proposing to build a significant student housing tower next to Highway 1’s Keith Road interchange, just beyond the north end of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. This would be a redevelopment of 1578-1590 Hunter St. — replacing four single-family lots — into...
The Vancouver Canucks won’t participate in the NHL playoffs, but postseason action is already underway for some of their prospects. Arguably, there’s no Canucks prospect worth following on their postseason journey more than Braeden Cootes. It’s been an eventful season for the 19-year-old, who...
The FIFA World Cup started to feel like more of a reality for soccer fans in Canada on Saturday. Canada battled against Iceland at the recently expanded BMO Field in Toronto. They clawed back from an early 2-0 deficit, with Jonathan David scoring on two penalty kicks to help Canada earn a 2-2...
Three Canadian women have a reason to celebrate after buying a winning lottery ticket during a routine stop at Shoppers Drug Mart. For Manitoba residents Kelly Rowsell, her mother Marilyn Webster, and friend Judy Mager, buying a lottery ticket has long been a shared tradition — one they always...
Two former NHLers have endured strange seasons in the KHL, but things just got even weirder. Former Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov hasn’t avoided drama this season, after he had a falling out with his head coach, Andrei Razin of Magnitogorsk Metallurg. During one October game, he...
This probably hasn’t been the NHL season that Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen envisioned. The 30-year-old netminder has just eight wins in 38 starts this season (8-25-5). His 25 regulation losses are the most among all NHL goaltenders. While he’s been hung out to try by a porous...