15 h. ago Businessman files response to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit over allegations of drunk driving

A local businessman has filed a response to Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit, alleging Sim has a history of intoxication while attending events during his time as mayor

Economics

2 d. ago Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon’s Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants. Some of the alleged fakes Vancouver-based Lululemon […]

Economics

4 d. ago California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation in story about call with Trump

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Fox News on Friday over alleged defamation, saying the network knowingly aired false information about a phone call he had with President Donald Trump around the time the National Guard was sent Los Angeles. The lawsuit alleges Fox News anchor Jesse Watters edited out key information […]

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6 d. ago Ken Sim's financial agent fined $12K for violating election rules

According to an enforcement notice issued by Elections B.C. on Tuesday, Mayor Ken Sim's financial agent Corey Sue was dinged for accepting prohibited contributions and for failing to return prohibited contributions in a timely manner.

Politics

6 d. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's financial agent fined $12K for violating election rules

According to an enforcement notice issued by Elections B.C. on Tuesday, Sim's financial agent Corey Sue was dinged for accepting prohibited contributions and for failing to return prohibited contributions in a timely manner

Politics

6 d. ago Getty drops copyright allegations in UK lawsuit against Stability AI

LONDON (AP) — Getty Images dropped copyright infringement allegations from its lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI as closing arguments began Wednesday in the landmark case at Britain’s High Court. Seattle-based Getty’s decision to abandon the copyright claim removes a key part of its lawsuit against Stability AI, which owns a popular AI image-making […]

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1 week ago Vancouver could see 'real impacts on service levels' with budget

"Pretending that we are not in a tough economic climate is not an option," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

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1 week ago New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AG

A U.S. settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family came days after a B.C.-led lawsuit against McKinsey for its alleged role in Canada's opioid crisis was certified.

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1 week ago Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over alleged incident in Vancouver

CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Canada head coach Jesse Marsch for 'incidents that occurred' during the 2025 Gold Cup match between Canada and Honduras

Sport

1 week ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

2 w. ago Tyler Perry sued by actor on The Oval for sexual assault, harassment

An actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama The Oval has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his industry power to repeatedly sexually assault and harass him while keeping him quiet. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by actor Derek Dixon, who appeared on 85 episodes of the BET series, seeks at […]

Events

2 w. ago Squamish is open for business, but wants visitors to act responsibly

Tourism Squamish has heard anecdotally about visitors concerned about the wildfire, but said that overall, the town is open to tourism. Whistler says it's open too.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. housing minister says tenants can't leave Granville strip until new housing is built

Mayor Ken Sim says the city wants to relocate about 300 social housing units away from the Granville strip. The housing minister says the replacement housing has to be finished first.

Politics

2 w. ago Unlicensed drunk driver who caused Toronto fatal collision in 2023 pleads guilty

Inside a fourth-floor courtroom on Thursday, a 40-year-old Toronto woman pleaded guilty to an impaired driving causing death charge as the victim's family watched on.

Events

2 w. ago Cameron Stephens Expands Western Canada Team with Appointment of Gabe Chung as Vice President, Origination

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd.* (“CSMC”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabe Chung as Vice President, Origination – Western Canada. Based in the firm’s Vancouver office, Gabe will be responsible for originating commercial real estate loans across various asset classes and strengthening CSMC’s client relationships and brand presence throughout […]

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2 w. ago Catholic cemetery bookkeeper sued by Vancouver archdiocese for $575,000

Lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court alleges she wrote cheques over nine years while she was in charge of finances for Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey and St. Peter's Cemetery in New Westminster

Economics

3 w. ago Proposed class action claims Uber Eats is overcharging Canadians

Uber Eats customers in Canada could be part of a new proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the online food delivery service of charging hidden service fees.On May 16, Toronto law firm Koskie Minsky brought forward a proposed lawsuit against Uber Eats, accusing the company of drip pricing. The lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc., Uber Canada Inc., Uber Portier Canada Inc., and Uber Castor Canada Inc. was filed in the Superior Court of Ontario.In an email statement, an Uber Canada representative said that they cannot comment on the ongoing legal proceedings but that the company takes "these allegations seriously.""We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices," they stated. "We are reviewing the claims thoroughly and will be defending the lawsuit."The allegationsKoskie Minsky alleges that in addition to the advertised delivery fee, Uber Eats charged customers hidden service fees in Canada."The class action alleges that U...

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3 w. ago Prolific B.C. drunk driver could face deportation after dozens of driving bans over 30 years

But the driver did get a reduced sentence because Mounties captured him on surveillance cameras using the toilet in a holding cell

Transport

3 w. ago Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B lawsuit alleging U.S. gunmakers have fueled cartel violence

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies’ business practices have fueled tremendous cartel violence and bloodshed. The unanimous ruling tossed out the case under U.S. laws that largely shield gunmakers from liability when their firearms are used in […]

Events

3 w. ago Proposed lawsuit alleges city violated refugees’ rights by denying shelter beds

A proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Toronto alleges the city violated refugee claimants’ charter rights by denying them access to shelter beds for nearly a year even when beds were available, arguing the practice was “systemically negligent.” The proposed suit was filed Friday in an Ontario court on behalf of refugees, refugee claimants […]

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