2 hours ago Anthony Gismondi: A short course on Champagne styles, plus our picks to ring in the New Year

Anthony Gismondi shares his top picks to ring in the New Year

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18 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

17 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

19 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

16 hours ago Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying ’This is Trump’s America now’

DENVER — A Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now,” according to court documents. Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, was arrested Dec. 18 in Grand Junction, Colorado, after police say he followed KKCO/KJCT reporter […]

Events

14 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

3 hours ago Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.

Technology

2 hours ago Are children getting enough sleep at daycare? UBC expert says not likely

University of B.C. sleep expert Dr. Wendy Hall has uncovered a lack of consistent sleep regulations in licensed child-care spaces across Canada.

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3 hours ago The top entertainment stories of 2024: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the end of Bennifer 2.0, Diddy’s arrest and more

From an epic rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar to the end of Taylor Swift’s massively popular Eras Tour, these are Postmedia’s biggest moments in entertainment from 2024. End of an Era Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour came to an end with six sold-out shows in Toronto and a trio of concerts in Vancouver. […]

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28 hours ago LeBlanc, Joly to meet with incoming Trump administration officials in Florida

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly are in Florida to meet with officials from president-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. A statement from LeBlanc’s office says the duo travelled to Palm Beach, where they planned to use those talks to underscore “Canada’s efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration and the […]

Politics

24 hours ago Temitope Oriola: Chair's exit a chance to reset the Edmonton Police Commission

The Edmonton Police Commission recently produced some political pyrotechnics. John McDougall wanted to continue to chair the commission until the end of December 2024, and remain a member until the end of his term in 2026. None of that would be an issue except that he also planned to relocate to Portugal and engage remotely […]

Society

18 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

22 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

23 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 Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after taking office

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down […]

Technology

19 hours ago LEAFS NOTES: Auston Matthews unlikely to play until New Year’s Eve at earliest

The Auston Matthews watch continues as the calendar year 2024 runs out on the Maple Leafs’ injured captain. There was hope that Matthews’, and the team’s, three days off during the NHL’s Christmas break would see him recover to be in the lineup Friday at Detroit, but coach Craig Berube ruled him out and added […]

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40 hours ago UBC criticized for renting room to Hong Kong government for recruitment exam

A human rights group says UBC should not have rented a room for Hong Kong to conduct an exam related to its National Security Law. UBC says the event followed its policies.

Politics

19 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

42 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

21 hours ago Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. Declares Q1 2025 Distribution Schedule

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: RA) (the “Fund”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared the Fund’s monthly distributions for January, February and March 2025. Distribution Declaration Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date Amount per Share January 2025 January 9, 2025 […]

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40 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

19 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

42 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

23 hours ago Return of the Stormtroopers: Vancouver Giants bring back Star Wars jerseys

The Giants do specialty jerseys two or three times a year, and these all-white tributes to the movie franchise could be their best ever

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19 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

23 hours ago Judge orders court to respect pronouns of trans rapist who now identifies as a woman

A California judge has ordered a court to respect the pronouns of an accused rapist who now wants to be known as a woman. Madera County Judge Katherine Rigby ruled last week that prosecutors must refer to transgender prisoner Tremaine Carroll, 52, by she/her pronouns. However, the district attorney’s office claims the inmate is exploiting […]

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19 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 Queer Chamber of Commerce has economic concerns over Alberta gender identity legislation

A group representing queer business owners and entrepreneurs in Alberta expects incoming gender identity policy to impact Alberta's economy.

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19 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

28 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

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20 hours ago Clear Blue Technologies Announces Shares for Debt Settlement, Private Placement, and Proposed Share Consolidation

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: OYA) (OTCQB: CBUTF) (“CBLU” or the “Company”) today announces that as a result of strong support from its secured lenders, its shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees and convertible debenture holders and other creditors and investors, it has initiated a proposed package […]

Economics

28 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.

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26 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

30 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 […]

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29 hours ago David Staples: Naheed Nenshi (finally) rules out an Alberta consumer carbon tax

"I believe that the single best thing Canada can do to reduce global emissions is to displace coal."

Economics

37 hours ago La nouvelle patronne de la DPJ n’entend pas reloger les jeunes du centre Mont Saint

Lesley Hill ne donnera pas suite aux recommandations de la Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse.

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39 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. […]

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39 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 […]

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42 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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