Vancouver lays off 30 staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
A four-bedroom detached home in Langley's Walnut Grove sold quickly for $1,223,500. Discover the details of this fast-paced Metro Vancouver real estate transaction and two other recent sales.
Vancouver faces a severe hotel shortage, needing 10,000 new rooms by 2030. Expert Stanley Dee argues this is a chance to build hotels that serve as vibrant public spaces and economic engines for the city.
Discover the must-see classical music concerts and events in Vancouver this December, from The Nutcracker to the VSO's holiday series. Plan your festive season with our guide.
TransLink is seeking public feedback on four proposed seasonal bus routes to popular parks like Belcarra and Golden Ears, aiming to ease parking congestion. Have your say by December 19.
Vancouver Police have heightened security around three schools in Nanaimo, B.C., following a serious threat. Authorities are investigating and assuring public safety. Read the latest details.
A technical outage left Rogers customers in Metro Vancouver without TV, internet, and home phone service. Service is expected to be restored overnight. Read more.
Metro Vancouver's festive season begins this weekend with major holiday events. Discover the 2024 Shipyards Christmas Market and other seasonal attractions across the region.
Transit Police charge suspect in multiple racially motivated assaults on Metro Vancouver public transit. Authorities confirm attacks were random and hate-driven.
Quebec's government introduces new secularism legislation requiring religious private schools to end faith-based selection within three years or lose public funding. Learn the key details.
Discover Vancouver's vibrant choral music scene this holiday season. Our guide features must-see concerts from Elektra Women's Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, and Handel's Messiah performances.
A 1970s West Vancouver home in the prestigious British Properties sold for $3,000,000, featuring six bedrooms, sweeping views, and an outdoor pool.
A comprehensive new report ranks Ontario secondary schools, providing valuable insights for parents and educators across the province. Discover the key findings and implications.
The Ontario government has rejected Kingsville's proposal to acquire two vacant schools. Learn about the implications for the community and what happens next.
A new Research Co. poll reveals Metro Vancouver is evenly divided on creating a megacity, while showing strong 70% support for merging the Langleys. Discover the regional divides.
Discover the brightest Christmas light displays across Metro Vancouver for 2025. Help us build our interactive map by submitting your festive home decoration!
Edmonton Public Schools report severe overcrowding, with central schools like Delton and John A. McDougall experiencing 25% growth. Learn about the impact on student programming.
Vancouver's beloved Celebration of Light fireworks show is cancelled for good after 2025 due to a severe funding shortfall and rising costs, ending a summer tradition dating back to 1992.
Vancouver's Just For Laughs festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in February 2026 with over 100 shows featuring James Acaster, Michelle Buteau, and more. Get tickets now!
The new REM Deux-Montagnes line fulfills former Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau's 1961 vision of converting the commuter rail into a surface metro. Discover the decades-long journey.
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island with heavy downpours expected throughout Saturday. Stay prepared for potential flooding.
Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island under rainfall warning with up to 100 mm expected. Driving hazards and road flooding anticipated. Stay informed and travel safely.
Vancouver city councillors are pushing back against Metro Vancouver's liquid waste management plan, citing concerns over costs and environmental impact. Learn about the debate.
Discover Surrey's Tree Lighting Festival, Eastside Culture Crawl and exciting Metro Vancouver weekend events. Plan your perfect weekend in British Columbia!
Firefighters are battling a major blaze at a former mill site in North Delta. Considerable smoke is impacting the area. Avoid the region and stay indoors if you smell smoke.
New survey reveals 50% of Canadians believe creationism should be included in school curricula alongside evolution. Explore the national debate on science education.
Metro Vancouver's housing affordability crisis persists as lengthy approval processes and government fees hinder construction despite falling home prices. Learn about the Fraser Institute's findings.
Richmond's Lansdowne Centre mall will transform into a massive mixed-use community with 24 towers and park space. Discover how this project will reshape the city.
Students at Parry Sound High School and Parry Sound Public School are safe after shelter-in-place advisory lifted following nearby fire incident. Read the latest updates.
Over 700,000 low-wage workers in British Columbia face impossible choices as the gap between minimum wage and living wage reaches $10 per hour in Metro Vancouver.