Vancouver's Christmas & Boxing Day 2025 Openings Guide
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Saanich police executed two search warrants on December 24, 2025, seizing illicit drugs and cash. One man was arrested. Get the details on the bust.
Health Canada enforcement officers have seized unauthorized pharmaceutical drugs from a Vancouver fitness facility. Discover the details of the raid and the ongoing risks of unregulated substances.
North Bay police seized weapons and a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth valued at $178,000 in a significant raid. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Canada Border Services Agency terminates the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. Starting 2026, entry into remote areas requires a checkpoint or phone report.
The Canada Border Services Agency has published its 2025 statistics for major southwestern Ontario border crossings. Discover the trends in travel and trade.
An internal audit reveals criminals are using Canada Post to import untraceable 'ghost gun' parts from the U.S., with tens of thousands of firearms seized from the mail stream. Read the full report.
Vancouver police are searching for a driver who fled after striking and killing an 81-year-old woman on Rupert Street. The vehicle is a dark grey 1990s Volkswagen Golf.
An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2025. Vancouver Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
The Canada Border Services Agency intercepted 26 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container from Colombia at the Port of Vancouver. Learn about the significant drug bust and ongoing investigation.
Canada will terminate its Remote Area Border Crossing program in 2026, requiring thousands, mostly Americans, to report by phone or in person. Learn about the changes and affected regions.
Canada Border Services Agency alleges two Toronto men used an online classifieds site to recruit Canadian women to smuggle cannabis. Learn the details of the cross-border operation.
CFSEU-BC's Gang Enforcement Unit confiscates firearms and narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine, in a major Kamloops operation. Read the full details.
Vancouver police announce an attempted murder charge following a stabbing at a Downtown Eastside rooming house. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
A new report details hundreds of founded misconduct cases involving Canada Border Services Agency employees in 2024-25, raising serious integrity concerns. Read the full findings.
Discover the final festive events and activities in Metro Vancouver this weekend, from the CPKC Holiday Train to holiday markets. Plan your last-minute Christmas fun now!
Jordan Conway, wanted in the killing of a Vancouver taxi driver, has been re-arrested by police. Get the latest details on the case and ongoing investigation.
The Port of Vancouver faces a massive cleanup after terminating a lease with a waste company that left a towering heap of construction debris on a south Vancouver property. Learn about the legal battle and the upcoming removal.
Relive the magic of Vancouver's 2025 live music scene. From legendary farewell tours to rising stars, discover the 10 concerts that defined the year. See the full list now.
A Winnipeg man faces charges after Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted a shipment of prohibited weapons, including ninja stars and stun guns. Learn the details of the seizure.
A two-year joint investigation by OPP and CBSA has dismantled a major criminal organization exporting stolen luxury SUVs from the GTA. Over 300 vehicles worth $25M recovered, 20 individuals charged. Read the full story.
A massive joint investigation by the OPP and CBSA has led to the recovery of 306 stolen vehicles destined for overseas markets. Discover the details of this sprawling international auto-theft probe.
Navinder Singh, a permanent resident caught with child pornography in 2018, remains in Canada fighting deportation. His case exposes critical failures in Canada's immigration enforcement system.
A Vancouver man faces a new murder charge in the death of a third woman. Police detail the investigation and charges in this ongoing case. Read the latest developments.
Metro Vancouver malls saw crowds this holiday season as shoppers sought deals and festive experiences. Experts note a shift towards value-driven purchases and in-person events over late-night shopping.
The Canada Border Services Agency reports a major methamphetamine seizure exceeding one tonne in British Columbia this year. Learn about the ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.
Levi's returns to downtown Vancouver with a new Pacific Centre store, part of a broader B.C. expansion. A fourth boutique is slated for Richmond in early 2026.
The Canada Border Services Agency offers crucial advice for crossing the Windsor-Detroit border this holiday season. Plan ahead to avoid delays and ensure a smooth trip.
Krispy Kreme's new Vancouver location on West Broadway opened to massive crowds, lured by free doughnut giveaways and golden tickets for a year of monthly treats.
South Simcoe Police arrested four individuals in a Barrie drug bust, seizing cocaine, fentanyl, and cash. Get the full details on the investigation and charges.