3 h. ago New development pitched for downtown Vancouver would include B.C.’s tallest tower

In total, the development will create 1,939 new homes, a 920-room hotel, public amenities, a conference space and Indigenous-led reconciliation through art.

Sport

4 h. ago Japanese diplomats challenged to find G7 accommodation in busy southern Alberta

Finding enough rooms at the inn is proving no mean feat for Japanese government officials set to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis next month. The Asian country’s foreign affairs staff are almost certainly not alone in scrambling to find suitable lodging in a Calgary region that’ll also be hosting about 20,000 Rotary International […]

Politics

10 h. ago A massive development is being proposed for downtown Vancouver that would transform the city's skyline

The Holborn Group has been trying to develop this downtown site for eight years, and the city hasn't supported earlier proposals. Now, Holborn is proposing to build what would become Metro Vancouver's tallest skyscraper.

Sport

37 h. ago Oil Extends Gain With US and Chinese Officials Set to Talk Trade

Oil pushed higher after rallying more than 3% in the previous session as the US and China agreed to start trade negotiations, raising optimism that tensions between the world’s two biggest economies may ease.

Economics

47 h. ago Top Trump officials to meet with Chinese counterparts amid trade war

WASHINGTON — Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland, the administration announced Tuesday, in the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer will meet […]

Economics

48 h. ago Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with their […]

Politics

59 h. ago Trump, Carney to Meet With $900 Billion Relationship on the Line

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office in a high-pressure bid to reset a relationship that has been shaken up by tariffs and US threats to Canada’s sovereignty.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump Team Has Prepped Options for Pressuring Russia to End War

US officials have prepared a set of options for President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, as President Vladimir Putin drags his feet over attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

Other

7 d. ago Security questions surround upcoming marathon following Vancouver Lapu Lapu tragedy

Thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Vancouver for the marathon and to watch the event this weekend as questions are raised about security.

Events

9 d. ago Trump to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state hit hard by tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state that's been hit hard by his tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago What I learned leading a Vancouver Sun Run clinic in the Downtown Eastside

Each Vancouver Sun Run clinic session in the DTES began with a buzz of energy in the Carnegie centre’s multipurpose room, as participants — ages 28 to 71 — prepared to hit the pavement.

Other

2 w. ago 'Boundless care and compassion': Trey Helten was on a mission to help others in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

"There is nothing to replace him." The sudden death of Trey Helten has shocked the Downtown Eastside, where he was widely known and loved.

Society

2 w. ago VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the Vancouver Police Board

Other

2 w. ago Vancouver's Downtown Eastside could be opened up to more market development, 32

Dan Fumano: Vancouver may reduce the requirement for social housing in "the heart of the low-income community" of the DTES from 60 to 20 per cent.

Sport

2 w. ago Vancouver Police Department public safety trailers vandalized in Downtown Eastside

Police confirmed the wires were cut and tires slashed on the mobile surveillance unit at Main and Hastings Streets sometime between late Friday and Saturday.

Events

2 w. ago Warrant for sex offender issued 1 day after Vancouver police issue warning

Hayden McCorriston, 30, was last seen leaving his halfway house on Homer Street, in Downtown Vancouver, at 10:25 a.m. on Friday. He has not been seen since.

Events

3 w. ago Sold (Bought): Seymour Street suite has prime downtown Vancouver location

Plus: Richmond family home snapped up in three days; Coquitlam townhouse sells for asking

Other

3 w. ago Jericho Lands megaproject plan heads to Vancouver city council

Council is set to debate the official development plan for the Jericho Lands proposal, an ambitious plan to redevelop the 90-acre site across 4th Avenue from Jericho Beach Park.

Other

3 w. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

Events

3 w. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics