7 hours ago Latest cheeky Penthouse sign gets Vancouver nightclub suspended from X

Benjamin Jackson's messages on the Penthouse marquee often go viral. This week, his swipe at Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st state also landed the club a social media timeout

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6 hours ago Pas besoin de parler français pour remplacer Justin Trudeau, selon un aspirant

Lui-même immigrant, Chandra Arya accuse d’autres immigrants de profiter du système canadien.

Politics

6 hours ago Tony Luck: Premier Eby has the responsibility and tools to call for a full public inquiry into the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant boondoggle

Opinion: It’s time for the provincial government to call for a full, independent public inquiry under the supervision of the inspector of municipalities, who has sweeping powers to investigate financial mismanagement.

Economics

27 hours ago Huge tent next to Toronto landmark may finally come down after a decade

A massive tent that has stood south of St. Lawrence Market for almost a decade could finally be removed this year.The large tent at 125 The Esplanade has served as a temporary replacement space hosting the farmer's market that was housed in the former St. Lawrence Market North building at 92 Front Street East, and has remained in place while the site is redeveloped with a modern building.Approaching the ten-year anniversary of the temporary market's opening and a quarter century since plans for the new market were first conceived, construction is finally wrapping up on the new North Market building, a glittering $128 million landmark at the northwest corner of Front and Jarvis.Toronto's stunning new $128 million landmark now just months from openinghttps://t.co/OMgZzOObgr— blogTO (@blogTO) November 20, 2024The five-storey structure — designed by U.K.-based architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners working alongside local firm Adamson Associates Architects — will h...

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12 hours ago Crime briefs: Two people arrested in Abbotsford after crashing stolen vehicle | Key

The crash caused traffic delays in the area of Vedder Way and Marshall Road in east Abbotsford on Wednesday.

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18 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

13 hours ago Don't you just love Love? Canadian jewelry designer Jenny Bird most certainly does

New heart collection celebrates all things adoration.

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7 hours ago Will B.C.'s election result be overturned? Not likely, despite Conservatives' allegations

Vaughn Palmer: Conservative candidate promises court challenge, but he has to hurry as limit on appeals fast approaching

Politics

14 hours 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

14 hours 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

9 hours ago Profits soar 72% in third quarter at Vancouver fashion retailer Aritzi

Aritzia executives framed the big jump as a sign of strength on many fronts rather than the product of success in one area

Culture

13 hours ago Q+A: Jewelry brand Deux Lions mixes Montreal attitude with West Coast cool

We love discovering new-to-us Canadian brands. 

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10 hours ago U.S. Capitol rioter arrested in Whistler after claiming political asylum

Antony Vo is among more than 700 Jan. 6 defendants to be sentenced to a term of imprisonment

Politics

20 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

30 hours ago New Orleans hires former NY police czar amid investigations into security

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton as a consultant during a tense city council meeting Wednesday as officials and residents sought answers over security lapses after a terror attack that killed 14 people in the French Quarter. Kirkpatrick also told […]

Events

12 hours ago Walmart Canada is hiring for management positions with no experience necessary

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in the retail industry? Walmart Canada is hiring managers, and you don't need a degree, college education or previous experience.Walmart Canada launched in 1994 with 122 stores and now has over 400 locations, employing more than 100,000 people nationwide. Currently, there are over 800 job openings at Walmart stores across Canada, some of which are management roles that don't require specific qualifications or experience."Walmart Canada owes its success to its 100,000+ associates," reads the company's website. "Every day, they work hard to provide essential services within our communities and in return, we offer them not just employment but training, advancement, mentorship, wellness initiatives and more."The company also offers competitive pay and benefits. If you're interested in a career in retail or simply looking for a different opportunity, check out the following positions to see if you're the right...

Culture

15 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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15 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

27 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

32 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

20 hours ago GURU Organic Energy to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

MONTREAL, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 on Thursday, January 23, 2025, before markets open. Management will hold a conference call to discuss […]

Culture

18 hours ago Women’s clothing retailer Northern Reflections acquired by Putman Investments

The chain has 134 stores across nine provinces and employs more than 860 people

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15 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at drug facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

Politics

28 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

32 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

18 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.

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15 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at recovery facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

Politics

18 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

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18 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

18 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?

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20 hours ago Ontario’s top court approves defamation suit by Ford campaign chief against evangelical leader

Kory Teneycke, Ontario Premier’s campaign chief, is suing Christian leader Charles McVety over claims of profiteering and prejudice

Politics

19 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, […]

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32 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

19 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

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30 hours ago Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airport

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

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