62 m. ago 911 to reduce delays getting to patients, following death of UVic student

A 911 call-taker spent 3.5 minutes trying to find an address for a UVic residence before asking about the emergency. An inquest is examining a student's death.

Events

85 m. ago Toronto's sketchiest condo complex put on blast for reputation in new lawsuit

Sure, downtown Toronto condos may be known as shoddily built and too poorly-designed to be very livable, but one complex undoubtedly takes the cake when it comes to bad reputations, and it's only getting worse.The ICE Condos complex has for years held the title of the sketchiest of its kind in the city, being the site of everything from shootings and balcony fires to garbage-filled stairways and bloody elevators that stall.A notorious ghost hotel from the outset due to the Airbnb-friendly nature of its units, the two-tower, Scotiabank Arena-adjacent development at 12-14 York Street has built up quite the lore in its 11 years of existence.The latest addition to the infamy is a lawsuit that gives a glimpse into how bonkers the goings-on at ICE really are; not the countless headline-worthy incidents, but the politics that take place behind closed doors.A recent decision by the Condominium Authority Tribunal shows that ICE board...

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1 hour ago Opinion: Helping those with heart failure centres on one word – hope

Opinion: In 2022, more than 137,000 B.C. residents were living with diagnosed heart failure, up 20 per cent from just five years earlier. There is hope — in new research and policies

Culture

1 hour 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

2 h. ago Vancouver police arrest Zone 43 gangster, ship him back east for sentencing

Christopher Cineus was convicted in Ontario for firearms and trafficking offences in 2022 but fled to Vancouver

Events

2 h. ago Latin Metals Appoints Eduardo Leon as Vice President of Exploration and Qualified Person

Upsizes Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of $1.3 Million Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release, publication, distribution or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latin Metals Inc. (TSXV: LMS) (“Latin Metals” or […]

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2 h. ago Suspected homicide prompts call for weapons ban in B.C. supportive housing

The B.C. Coalition for Safe and Sustainable Supportive Housing is calling for a "ban on weapons" for the safety of residents, staff

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2 h. ago Les clients d’Énergir pourraient voir leur facture augmenter de 1,15% cet automne

C’est la hausse que le distributeur gazier propose à la Régie de l’énergie pour 2025-2026.

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3 h. ago UTR Therapeutics Inc Announces IND submission to the US FDA for a First

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UTR Therapeutics Inc (UTRx Inc.), a drug development biotech company based in New York City, USA is pleased to announce a new milestone, the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for UTRxM1-18, a novel therapeutic approach for […]

Society

3 h. ago Vancouver fire department issues 'urgent call' for working smoke alarms

The call comes after seven students remained inside a house last week unaware that the attic and roof were on fire.

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3 h. ago Vancouver fire department issues 'urgent call' for buildings to have working smoke alarms

The call comes after seven students remained inside a house last week unaware that the attic and roof were on fire.

Events

3 h. ago Classical music: VYSO looks to its past and future for 95th birthday celebration

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra has thrived modestly through good times and bad moments, working with an impressive roster of conductors

Culture

3 h. ago The Who Farewell Tour is coming to Vancouver: what you need to know

Classic rock legends announce the Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, including a date in Vancouver

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4 h. ago GOP Eyes Pharma Tax Hike, Nixing Drug Price Deal for Trump Bill

House Republicans are considering nixing a Medicaid drug pricing plan floated by President Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by the pharmaceutical industry as the party pushes to strike a massive tax and spending deal in the coming days.

Economics

4 h. ago Honda Celebration of Light 2025: What to know about dates, tickets and more

The Honda Celebration of Light is back in 2025 for its 33rd year and there is plenty to celebrate

Culture

4 h. ago White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling the election of a new pope

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Politics

4 h. ago Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Culture

5 h. ago Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Vancouver, BC, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the Port of Vancouver, has been named a winner of the 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award in recognition of its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth. “We are incredibly proud […]

Economics

5 h. ago Trump’s film tariffs could blow ‘massive hole’ in Canada’s economy

Watch: 'Instability is bad for any industry, but particularly for the film industry, and having this 'what if' looming over filmmakers is making people nervous'

Economics

5 h. ago CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal request that sought to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, paving the way for the project to proceed. The justices gave no reasons for their decision, as is typical when parties ask permission to appeal to the top […]

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