13 hours ago 'It's going to be fun': Warren Foegele returns to face the Edmonton Oilers as a member of the Los Angeles Kings

“The cool thing about this sport is you get to meet great people and I created some really good friendships in Edmonton that will last forever."

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13 hours ago B.C. court rebuffs David Eby's war on NIMBY opposition to social housing

Vaughn Palmer: The project at issue was a 12-storey, 129-unit building in Kits intended to house homeless, mentally ill and low-income residents.

Politics

13 hours ago B.C. Securities Commission can collect Vancouver fraudster's retirement income, court rules

A December ruling sided with the financial regulator that Earle Pasquill must forfeit any future payments from his pension

Society

12 hours ago Mustang Energy Corp. Raises Aggregate Gross Proceeds of $3,552,950 After Closing the Second Tranche of Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC: MECPF, FRA: 92T) (“Mustang” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases of November 25, 2024 and December 16, 2024, […]

Economics

14 hours ago Canucks mailbag: Fans looking to create a Quinn Hughes Appreciation Society

As much an anything, Canucks fans are looking to create a Quinn Hughes Appreciation Society.

Sport

17 hours ago B.C. crime news: Man charged after guns seized at YVR | Driver charged over crash that killed Alberta man

Here's a roundup of crime news from across B.C. on Dec. 27, 2024.

Events

7 hours ago Underproducing Edmonton Oilers winger gets a fresh start in a familiar setting

Game Day 35: Edmonton at Los Angeles Edmonton Oilers return to action after a five day holiday break on Saturday afternoon (2 p.m. MDT) against an old and bitter rival, the Los Angeles Kings. For one Oiler, the return to his former home may represent a fresh start to a season that hasn’t gone well. […]

Culture

19 hours ago NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with the sun’s scorching surface

NEW YORK (AP) — NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully made the closest approach to the sun, the space agency confirmed Friday. Earlier this week, the spacecraft passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles (6 million kilometres) of the scorching star. NASA received an all-clear message from Parker on Thursday night confirming it survived the […]

Science

18 hours ago Ottawa Senators could be without star goalie Linus Ullmark for rest of road trip

The cone of silence is up again, something that's not unique to the Senators.

Transport

13 hours ago 'It's going to be fun': Warren Foegele facing former Edmonton Oilers teammates as a member of the Los Angeles Kings

“The cool thing about this sport is you get to meet great people and I created some really good friendships in Edmonton that will last forever."

Other

18 hours ago An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest […]

Politics

13 hours ago B.C. man who flipped 14 homes in four years is fined $2 million for tax evasion

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has made 'significant progress' uncovering and addressing tax cheating in the real estate sector

Economics

17 hours ago Alex Ovechkin is just about back and on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record

Could return as soon as Saturday vs. Maple Leafs

Sport

22 hours ago Canadian Duo Sensation Crash Adams to Headline Hong Kong’s New Year Countdown Celebration

Live Satellite Feed Included Below A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s own Crash Adams is set to bring their infectious energy and unique sound to Hong Kong’s renowned New Year Countdown celebration at Victoria Harbour. The Toronto-based pop duo, celebrated […]

Events

9 hours ago Vancouver artist, humanitarian Joe Average dies on Christmas Eve: 'He was anything but average'

Tributes have poured in for the well-known artist, who was honoured earlier this month with an Order of Canada for his work as an artist, activist and philanthropist

Culture

18 hours ago Ottawa Senators could be without goalie Linus Ullmark for rest of road trip and maybe more

The cone of silence is up again, something that's not unique to the Senators.

Transport

17 hours ago WARMINGTON: Mayor and cops must take stronger stance on Hamas supporters in New Year

Stop worrying about pro-Hamas protesters' feelings and consider how allowing supporters of a terror group to call the shots impacts Jews

Other

22 hours ago The Conservatives have a new plan to bring down the government quickly

The party believes MPs will be able to vote on the motion by Jan. 30

Politics

14 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly closes, with 600 jobs potentially lost

The company's former CEO and cofounder, who said he was ousted by the board three years ago, said there was a lesson in the fate of the company

Economics

18 hours ago Why Liverpool’s large gap at top of league isn’t a sure thing to win title

The English Premier League continues to offer gifts we didn’t expect. Some supporters are thrilled with what they got while others can’t wait to return their presents. For starters, Liverpool appear to be running away with things. They sit seven points clear of second-place Chelsea with a game in hand. The other clubs you’d put […]

Sport

37 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu sold in B.C., recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

Events

17 hours ago After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year

After a cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures are set to rise across southern Quebec to bring in the new year with a high of 8 degrees Celsius on Monday and 4 degrees on Tuesday.

Culture

35 hours ago Eby government’s fiscal update spells more bad news for B.C. taxpayers

Opinion: The B.C. government also plans to run large deficits in 2025-26 and 2026-27 and rack up massive amounts of debt.

Politics

14 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly closes, with hundreds of jobs lost

The company's former CEO and cofounder, who said he was ousted by the board three years ago, said there was a lesson in the fate of the company

Economics

20 hours ago Wayne Gretzky’s wife posts online after Trump urges hockey star to run for Canadian PM

While most in Trudeau camps have brushed aside Trump’s comments, Mark Carney recently said the 'joke' has gone 'too far'

Sport

37 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu and sold in B.C. recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

Events

18 hours ago 'Every moment is worth celebrating,' Canadian jewelry brand founders say 

Celi offers everything from fine jewelry earrings to fully customized engagement rings.

Culture

19 hours ago How ‘prodigal sons’ Dane Dobbie and Curtis Dickson have revived Roughnecks

‘Feels like home,’ say NLL legends — and best buddies — in successful return to Calgary ahead of Saturday's 2024-25 Dome opener

Other

14 hours ago UPDATE: Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly closes, with hundreds of jobs lost

The company's former CEO and cofounder, who said he was ousted by the board three years ago, said there was a lesson in the fate of the company

Economics

20 hours ago Questionable roster, questionable coaching, Raptors return home reeling

Darko Rajakovic's meltdown in Memphis underscores mounting frustration.

Other

14 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 jobs potentially lost

Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, potentially putting hundreds of staff out of work. The company that has described itself as North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses says on its website in a “notice of closure” dated Friday that the platform is “no longer accessible.” The statement acknowledges that […]

Economics

23 hours ago Why family reunification feels impossible for some new Iranian immigrants living in B.C.

In 2023, the Canadian government announced measures for Iranians in Canada to prolong their stay and committed to "helping Iranian families stay together." One expert says the program is deeply flawed

Other

14 hours ago Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost

Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, putting hundreds of staff out of work and forcing clients to seek alternatives just days from the end of the year. The company that has described itself as North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses posted a “notice of service closure” on its website. […]

Economics

23 hours ago 125 pairs and counting: For this Vancouver couple, Fluevog Shoes were a stepping off point for love

With 80-plus pairs between them, Amber Walker and Ron Dutt are passionate collectors.

Other

18 hours ago How to defend against new cellphone scam that's stolen over $600K: Edmonton police

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is warning residents not to get tricked by a recent cellphone scam that swindled 91 victims out of more than $600,000. EPS said in a Friday news release that financial crimes investigators have seen a rise in a new scam that starts by contacting a victim while posing as a […]

Economics

25 hours ago Nevada Lithium to Commence Trading on TSX Venture Exchange Effective December 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. (“Nevada Lithium” or the “Company“) (TSXV: NVLH; OTCQB: NVLHF; FSE: 87K) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) has approved the Company’s application to list its common shares (the “Shares”) on the TSXV. Effective at the market open […]

Other

21 hours ago Montage Gold Announces Close and Drawdown of US$75M Fully Redeemable Subordinated Gold Stream with Zijin

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that it has closed and subsequently drawn the US$75 million fully redeemable subordinated gold stream (the “Zijin Stream”) with Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (through its subsidiary and non-operating division, together […]

Economics

25 hours ago Trump’s return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States in an astonishing comeback that signalled an American turn to isolationism, protectionism and tariffs. “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible and it […]

Other

34 hours ago Three takeaways from the Raptors’ resounding rout at the hands of the host Memphis Grizzlies

The Raptors’ road woes continued Thursday night when the host Memphis Grizzlies abused the visitors in a scoring frenzy as the home side set a record for most points scored in franchise history, which began in Vancouver. Memphis never trailed, would occasionally be threatened, but in the end it thoroughly dismantled a hideous Raptors defence. […]

Other

34 hours ago Zach Edey torches his hometown team in sending Raptors to ninth straight loss

On throwback night that evoked memories of Vancouver and Toronto going toe to toe on the NBA stage, two Canadians stood out in a Boxing Day matchup featuring the host Grizzlies and visiting Raptors. For Toronto, it was RJ Barrett stepping up. For Memphis, it was Toronto native Zach Edey disproving all the naysayers who […]

Other

37 hours ago Boxing Day sales bring traffic, long waits, and mostly moderate deals in Metro Vancouver

The traditional shopping day was busy at McArthurGlen Outlet Mall near YVR, causing traffic chaos for travellers headed to the airport.

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