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B.C. Election 2024: Record Turnout, New Voting Systems & Rain Didn't Stop Voters

World

20 Oct, 2024

B.C. Election 2024: Record Turnout, New Voting Systems & Rain Didn't Stop Voters


It’s officially Election Day in B.C.’s 2024 provincial election. After a record-breaking turnout during advanced voting, BC Votes 2024 is...

Vancouver's Michelin Guide Unveils New Starred Restaurants: Sushi Masuda Shines Bright

Business

4 Oct, 2024

Vancouver's Michelin Guide Unveils New Starred Restaurants: Sushi Masuda Shines Bright


It's been two years since the Michelin Guide (and its coveted stars) first arrived in Vancouver, which means once again...

Michelin Star Awarded to Intimate Vancouver Sushi Counter: Is It Worth the Hype?

World

4 Oct, 2024

Michelin Star Awarded to Intimate Vancouver Sushi Counter: Is It Worth the Hype?


Sushi Masuda, a five-seat sushi counter tucked inside another restaurant, is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star....

Renovations Are Driving Up Home Prices in Toronto and Vancouver:  Why Single-Family Homes Are Becoming Scarce

Business

26 Sep, 2024

Renovations Are Driving Up Home Prices in Toronto and Vancouver: Why Single-Family Homes Are Becoming Scarce


Toronto's real estate market has cooled somewhat in recent months, but prices haven't dropped as much as many expected. A...

Vancouver Grain Workers Threaten 72-Hour Strike Amid Contract Negotiations Stalemate

World

24 Sep, 2024

Vancouver Grain Workers Threaten 72-Hour Strike Amid Contract Negotiations Stalemate


The union representing grain workers in Vancouver's metropolitan area has served a 72-hour strike notice to their employers, escalating a...

Quantum Tech Firm BTQ to Present at Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024

Business

20 Sep, 2024

Quantum Tech Firm BTQ to Present at Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024


BTQ Technologies Corp., a global quantum technology company, will present its innovative security solutions at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER...

Portuguese Wine: From Mateus to Modern Masterpieces

World

12 Sep, 2024

Portuguese Wine: From Mateus to Modern Masterpieces


Never before has Portugal been so popular, and that inevitably includes its booming wine sector. Countless new brands are appearing...

Pink's Vancouver Concerts: How to Get There, What to Expect & Where to Find Last-Minute Tickets

World

6 Sep, 2024

Pink's Vancouver Concerts: How to Get There, What to Expect & Where to Find Last-Minute Tickets


It's going to be a busy weekend at Rogers Arena. Pop star Pink is getting the party started in Vancouver,...

Vancouver Police Arrest Suspect in Random Downtown Attacks: One Dead, One Severed Hand

World

5 Sep, 2024

Vancouver Police Arrest Suspect in Random Downtown Attacks: One Dead, One Severed Hand


Vancouver – Vancouver Police have arrested a man in connection with two attacks in the downtown core, which left one...

Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron to Be Relit for Paris Paralympic Games

World

28 Aug, 2024

Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron to Be Relit for Paris Paralympic Games


If you missed the relighting of the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron last month, you’ll have a second chance at the end...

Daryl Hall Abruptly Ends Vancouver Concert Due to Illness: Refunds Offered

World

22 Aug, 2024

Daryl Hall Abruptly Ends Vancouver Concert Due to Illness: Refunds Offered


Rock icon and singer-songwriter Daryl Hall walked off stage after only three songs in Vancouver on Wednesday night, his set...

12 Best Things To Do In Vancouver This Week (August 6-9)

Local

9 Aug, 2024

12 Best Things To Do In Vancouver This Week (August 6-9)


It’s not always easy to get back into the groove of the week following a long weekend, but there are...

Vancouver Apartment Building Engulfed in Flames, One Year After Devastating Fire Displaced 70 Residents

World

7 Aug, 2024

Vancouver Apartment Building Engulfed in Flames, One Year After Devastating Fire Displaced 70 Residents


A Vancouver apartment building that has been vacant since it was gutted by a fire almost exactly a year ago...

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