A suspected deadly grizzly bear attack has prompted officials to urge members of the public to stay away from a B.C. trail in the central coast region. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) posted online that a team of conservation officers is in Bella Coola investigating what is suspected...
A Harry Potter Halloween display in Gibsons, B.C., recently stirred up controversy for the seaside community, and now the Town is apologizing for it. The Sunshine Coast destination posted photos in late October of the Harry Potter and Hogwarts-inspired display in Pioneer Park. “Take a stroll...
Russia will not be competing at the upcoming World Junior Championship in Alberta, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking Tuesday, Carney made Canada’s position clear following a controversial ruling that could have paved the way for Russia’s return to international hockey as...
New Richmond Mayor Rob Howard is promising to pursue a trade and exhibition centre, making the project part of his vision to strengthen the city’s role as a gateway to the Pacific. In his inauguration speech on the evening of Nov. 2, 2026, Richmond’s first new mayor in 25 years — taking over from...
The scheduled public meetings and deliberations of the Vancouver Park Board’s elected commissioners have moved from the Park Board’s headquarters in Stanley Park to Vancouver City Hall. This major change — on a pilot project basis — covers the Park Board’s regular and committee meetings, and is...
Whether or not the Vancouver Canucks won on Tuesday night depends on your point of view. The whole point of hockey is to put the puck in the other team’s net more than they put the puck in yours. That’s the rule. That’s the goal now. Well, actually, it’s been literally the goal for the entire...
SkyTrain service on the Millennium Line is being significantly disrupted this morning due to what TransLink is describing as “heavy smoke.” At 5:45 a.m., TransLink announced that a Bus Bridge would replace Millennium Line service at Gilmore Station, located in Burnaby at the intersection of Dawon...
After 16 games, the Vancouver Canucks sit at the very bottom of the NHL standings with a 3-12-1 record. They have just one win in their last 13 games. Their AHL affiliate, on the other hand, has been on the exact opposite trajectory. After dropping their first three games, the Abbotsford Canucks...
Talks on potentially building a new replacement Queensborough Bridge, making Downtown New Westminster’s two SkyTrain stations safer and cleaner, and returning to New Westminster’s long-running “Royal City” identity are among the priorities Mayor Daniel Fontaine has set for his first term as...
Prices are certainly an important factor for any Canadian interested in buying a home, but other factors, such as quality of life, crime, and population, can make or break a decision about where to live. Toronto and Vancouver might be at the top of people’s wish lists, but their expensive housing...
Kirk LaPointe used his first address as the Mayor of West Vancouver to promise residents a greater voice in local decisions, careful management of the municipal government’s money, and an approach to growth that allows more people to build their lives in the community. He and the new District of...
We may only be a few days into November, but true to form, Starbucks is getting ahead of the holiday curve with a new menu of festive sips set to grace Canadian locations. From Nov. 5, the coffee giant is dropping a bumper menu of new and returning holiday drinks and, for the first time, a holiday...
Keep your wallet in your pocket this November with our list of more than 20 free and inexpensive events happening in Vancouver this month. From holiday markets to a gigantic tree lighting to much more, you’ll be sure to have fun without breaking the bank. For more great events happening around...
The Vancouver Canucks won’t have a new defenceman on the top pairing, but it will sure look like it. Getting into the spirit of Movember, Filip Hronek looked like a new man when he showed up to Tuesday’s morning skate. Instead of the full beard that has become his signature look, Hronek took the...
Tis the season (almost, anyway), and as the holidays fast approach, McDonald’s has unveiled its lineup of new festive drinks. From Nov. 3, McDonald’s is adding a host of new drinks to its menu, with the flavours focusing on frosted cranberry and cookie butter. First up, the fast food giants are...
More Canadians struggling to get by are being forced to make tough choices between food, housing, and everyday essentials, according to a new report. The Salvation Army has just released its “2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis” report, and the results are disheartening. More than...
Fans around the world are still mourning the passing of English actor Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in iconic franchises like X-Men and Star Trek, who died at 86 in late October. Now a local Metro Vancouver university is celebrating the beloved star with a tribute to a time when Stewart...
