2 hours ago Vancouver Rise add veteran NWSL midfielder Nikki Stanton to inaugural roster

The 34-year-old spent the past three seasons with the Seattle Reign

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2 hours ago Elections B.C. looks into vote complaint in riding that gave NDP majority

It says the complaint was lodged by B.C. Conservative Honveer Singh Randhawa last Friday and it is "under review."

Politics

1 hour ago Verses AI Inc. Announces Closing of $20,000,000 Prospectus Supplement Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verses AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (“Verses” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced “reasonable best efforts” offering by way of prospectus supplement (the […]

Economics

5 hours ago WWE U.S. Women’s Champion Chelsea Green hopes to bring belt back home to Canada

On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s wrestling editor Rob Wong and Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy speak with the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green. They talk about how Green’s life has changed since winning the title, who she first thought of when she captured the belt, attending WWE RAW’s […]

Sport

97 minutes ago B.C. man who led police on boat chase found guilty of illegal sea cucumber harvest and sales

Scott Steer was convicted based partly on evidence from a cellphone that was tossed overboard during the chase in Vancouver harbour

Events

19 hours ago Stewart Prest: Canada’s fight with Donald Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Opinion: Trump has made it a running joke that Canada is just another American state. He’s openly challenging the idea of Canadian sovereignty. But Canada is not powerless

Culture

6 hours ago Cannabix Technologies Announces Key Hardware Advancements to Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company” or “Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that it has made significant updates to its Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer (“CMB”) technology to meet suggested emerging regulatory requirements in […]

Technology

21 hours ago B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase

Workers, volunteers and visitors in facilities operated by B.C. health authorities must now wear masks in areas where patients get care

Science

20 hours ago Carbon Done Right Announces Closing of First Tranche and Upsizing of Non

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Done Right Developments Inc. (“Carbon Done Right” or the “Company”) (TSXV: KLX) (FSE: Q1C), a leading provider of high-quality carbon credits sourced exclusively from afforestation and reforestation projects developed and owned by the Company, is pleased to announce that it has completed the first tranche of […]

Transport

5 hours ago ’It’s just special’: Vancouver PWHL game unique experience for players, coaches

"When I jumped on the ice for warm up, I remembered the last time I was here was 2010 and it was a sea of red and white. And now it's a sea of different jerseys across the PWHL," Poulin said.

Other

5 hours ago Former colleagues say Christy Clark shouldn't be underestimated in federal Liberal leadership race

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark is no stranger to being an underdog and has experience uniting a fractured caucus.

Politics

3 hours ago How will Trump impose tariffs on Canada and others? His options, explained

Donald Trump has broad executive authority to impose tariffs for national security reasons, and may be considering invoking a national emergency to justify them.

Economics

20 hours ago B.C. researchers developing new technology to provide remote ultrasounds

Silvia Chang, a radiologist at Vancouver General and UBC Hospital and section head of abdominal imaging in the Department of Radiology said this is an exciting opportunity.

Sport

19 hours ago ‘Armageddon’: Passengers describe Los Angeles fires after landing in Vancouver

Wildfires have been whipped into a frenzy across Los Angeles County due to the Santa Ana winds, with five blazes now estimated to be burning.

Events

5 hours ago Polish president seeks protection for Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz anniversary event

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda is asking the country’s government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month without the risk of being arrested, a Polish presidential aide said Thursday. Netanyahu became an internationally wanted suspect after the […]

Other

7 hours ago Chris Selley: Politicians baited by Trump’s ’51st state’ trolling are ignoring credible threats

It seems ridiculous even to explain this, but America taking over Canada is 100 per cent implausible — with strong, hot gusts to impossible

Politics

3 hours ago Michael Murphy: Britain’s mass child rape horror and the price of not being called racist

Thanks to Elon Musk, the grooming gangs scandal is finally getting the outrage it deserves

Economics

29 hours ago Canucks: How do you deny Alex Ovechkin in pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record?

Ovechkin has goals in four of his last six games since recovering from a fractured tibia, and has scored 19 times in 24 outings this season.

Sport

19 hours ago Convicted triple murderer in men’s institution requests move to women’s prison

MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict’s request to be housed in a women’s prison, Correctional Service Canada said Wednesday. Mohamad Al Ballouz was sentenced Dec. 20 to life in prison with no possibility of […]

Events

5 hours ago Vancouver seeks to break gridlock on viaduct removals, but where will the money come from?

Dan Fumano: City hall still plans to replace the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts with a street network, but it doesn't know how they will pay for it

Other

19 hours ago Vaughn Palmer: Premier starts 2025 on a positive note about Justin Trudeau departure

Trudeau’s decision to put off the reckoning by proroguing parliament until late March has raised questions about Ottawa’s ability to make decisions about pretty much anything, Eby suggested.

Politics

7 hours ago Endeavour Silver Produces 4,471,824 Oz Silver and 39,047 Oz Gold (7.6 Million Silver Equivalent Oz) in 2024; Improved Fourth Quarter Production Delivers on Updated Annual Guidance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) reports full year 2024 production of 4,471,824 silver ounces (“oz”) and 39,047 gold oz, for silver equivalent(1) (“AgEq”) production of 7.6 million oz. Fourth quarter production was 824,529 silver oz and 9,075 gold oz for […]

Economics

32 hours ago Calibre Delivers Record Q4 Gold Production of 76,269 Ounces; 2025 Gold Production Expected to Significantly Increase as Valentine Gold Mine, Canada Remains on Track for First Gold During Q2, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (the “Company” or “Calibre”) is pleased to announce operating results for the three months (“Q4”) and year ended (“Full Year”) December 31, 2024, an update on the Valentine Gold Mine (“Valentine”), located in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada and initial […]

Sport

19 hours ago Florida doctor accused of producing child porn, allegedly linked to girl’s death

A Florida doctor is facing life in a federal prison after authorities alleged he produced child pornography and victimized numerous girls, one of whom took her own life. On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, announced the arrest of 59-year-old Stephen Andrew Leedy of St. Petersburg. He is charged with three counts […]

Events

5 hours ago Canucks Coffee: Bruce Boudreau brews on J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson disconnect

Management must contend with the what if? What if Miller and Pettersson can't put their divide aside to get the Canucks to the post-season?

Other

21 hours ago Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites ‘recent elections’ as a catalyst

It wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration. The social media giant has also loosened its rules around hate speech and abuse — again following the lead of Elon Musk’s X — specifically when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity as well as […]

Politics

11 hours ago European Commission Approves the Extension of the Indication of Palforzia® to the Treatment of Toddlers With Confirmed Peanut Allergy

BAAR, Switzerland — Stallergenes Greer, a biopharmaceutical company specialising in allergen immunotherapy (AIT), announces that the European Commission (EC) has approved the extension of indication of Palforzia® (defatted powder of Arachis hypogaea L., semen (peanut)) for the treatment of toddlers (ages 1 through 3) with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy. The marketing authorisation covers […]

Economics

26 hours ago B.C. crime news: Spike in counterfeit bills hits Prince George | Police investigate fatal Vancouver Island crash | More than $1.7M worth of contraband tobacco seized

Here's a round up of crime news from across B.C. on Jan. 8, 2025

Events

6 hours ago Hydreight Technologies Provides Shareholder Update on 2024 Milestones and 2025 Vision

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hydreight Technologies Inc. (“Hydreight” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NURS) (OTCQB: HYDTF) (FSE: SO6), a rapidly growing mobile clinical network and medical platform, today issued a letter to shareholder partners from Chief Executive Officer, Shane Madden. Dear Shareholders, As we prepare to enter 2025, […]

Other

14 hours ago Canada's wealthiest family is from Ontario and has a fortune of almost $100 billion

Canada's wealthiest individuals only seem to be getting richer, according to the latest January 2025 data pulled from Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.While big names like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos still round out the top of the list, a few personalities from north of the border are also regulars on this list of the world's most sizeable fortunes.The Thomson family helms the vast Thomson-Reuters media empire, which employs over 25,000 people across the world, has a net worth of $68.6 billion which puts them firmly at the top of the rankings of Canada's wealthiest.Thomson-Reuters' Toronto headquarters. fotografiko eugen / Shutterstock.comThat $68.6 billion in USD converts to an astonishing $98.7 billion Canadian dollars, and places the Thomson family as the wealthiest in Canada, and the 22nd richest person or family anywhere in the world by Forbes' count.And that fortune has only grown in recent years, with the family amassing an additional $14.25 billion in the first three quarter...

Economics

26 hours ago B.C. crime briefs: Spike in counterfeit bills hits Prince George | Police investigate fatal Vancouver Island crash | More than $1.7M worth of contraband tobacco seized

Here's a round up of crime news from across B.C. on Jan. 8, 2025

Events

6 hours ago Deja vu for Sceptres as they lose for sixth time in past seven games, falling to Montreal in Vancouver

Toronto owned the balance of play again but came up short to Victoire after another bad start

Other

15 hours ago Capitals 2, Canucks 1 (OT): Plenty of heart provides point against formidable foe

Hard-working Canucks had plenty of chances to prevail before Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in overtime for the Capitals

Economics

26 hours ago B.C. crime briefs: Campbell River RCMP seek info on man's death | Spike in counterfeit bills hits Prince George | Police investigate fatal Vancouver Island crash | $1.7M in contraband tobacco seized

Here's a round up of crime news from across B.C. on Jan. 8, 2025

Events

28 hours ago Mouser Electronics Receives Bourns Distributor of The Year Award in the Category of E

MUNICH — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is honoured to announce that it has been awarded with the Distributor of the Year award in the category of E-Commerce Distribution from Bourns. The Mouser team received the award in Munich in November 2024. Mouser was awarded this […]

Other

22 hours ago All Ricki's, Cleo clothing stores closing in B.C. as company files for creditor protection

It's a tough start to 2025 for Canadian retailers, as Bootlegger, Ricki's, Cleo and Frank and Oak file for creditor protection. Read more.

Economics

27 hours ago L.A. Wildfires: Are flights out of YVR cancelled and is it safe to travel to Southern California?

Tens of thousands have been evacuated in Los Angeles County, a popular destination for tourists visiting Disneyand or Hollywood.

Events

29 hours ago Demolition of Four Seasons not the only rethinking of a longtime downtown Vancouver hotel

A handful of new hotels are planned that will add around 1,500 hotel rooms in downtown Vancouver over the next two years

Other

29 hours ago Canada Post sues B.C. company for $500,000 over altered postage labels

An Energy drink company allegedly manipulated return labels for online shipping so other companies including Bell and Shaw would be charged for postage for its product deliveries, according to a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court.

Economics

41 hours ago ‘Remember Luis’ face’: B.C. mom pleads for justice in son’s fatal stabbing

Friday, Jan. 10 will mark three and a half years since Ivonne Saenz’ 24-year-old son Luis was fatally stabbed after leaving a house party in Vancouver.

Events

41 hours ago Vancouver city hall clock back on time after someone noticed it was out of sync

The four-sided neon clock at the top of the building has been fixed after a Reddit user pointed out that the south side was 10 minutes fast

Other

29 hours ago Canucks vs. Capitals Game Day: Rick Tocchet’s plea to ‘make a play’ must own the day

Division-leading Capitals have the top-ranked offence, seven players with double-digit goals, and Alex Ovechkin chasing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career goals.

Economics

43 hours ago Letters to The Sun: Vancouver treats most heritage buildings as 'inconveniences'

Opinion: Vancouver treats most heritage buildings as 'inconveniences'.

Events

30 hours ago B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

NANAIMO, B.C. — A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not play a pair of games against another team in their division this weekend due to alleged verbal and physical mistreatment of a transgender teammate that they say has not been addressed. All 13 players on the conference-leading Vancouver Island University […]

Economics

30 hours ago Alpha Cognition Announces a $44 Million Exclusive Licensing Agreement for the Development and Commercialization of ZUNVEYL (benzgalantamine), an FDA

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & DALLAS — Alpha Cognition, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOG) (“ACI” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, and China Medical System Holdings Limited (CMS) (867.HK), a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability in the People’s Republic of China, today announced […]

Economics

30 hours ago JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

BOSTON (AP) — A person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers, authorities said. The JetBlue passenger was expected to face charges and be arraigned Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk said in a statement […]

Economics

30 hours ago Cboe Canada Announces Public Listing of Diagnostic Software Company Light AI

TORONTO — Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is excited to welcome healthcare company Light AI Inc. (“Light AI”) as they complete their public offering. The Vancouver-based company produces diagnostic software to detect bacterial and viral infections and is available for trading on the Cboe Canada exchange under the symbol ALGO. Light AI’s patented diagnostic software […]

Economics

32 hours ago Carbon Done Right Announces Completion of Carbon Credit Project Validation

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Done Right Developments Inc. (“Carbon Done Right” or the “Company”) (TSXV: KLX) (FSE: Q1C) a leading provider of high-quality carbon credits sourced exclusively from reforestation projects developed and owned by the Company, is pleased to announce the completion of the formal third party validation of the […]

Economics