6 h. ago Canada's No. 1 most wanted may be in Metro Vancouver, police warn

A Toronto gangster charged with murder could be hiding out in Vancouver, police told journalists as they revealed a list of Canada's 25 most-wanted fugitives

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7 h. ago Here's what we know about the rash of extortions in Metro Vancouver

Here's what we know about the ongoing investigations into extortions and related crimes in Metro Vancouver

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29 h. ago Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all

Opinion: Surrey city council has directed its staff to investigate withdrawing from Metro’s 2050 land and infrastructure plan. But regional planning helps local governments work together, instead of at cross purposes.

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5 d. ago 50 years ago, 5 men killed in one of deadliest industrial accidents in Metro Vancouver

The second explosion was caused by grain dust, which can be 35 times more explosive than TNT. Nearby homes had to be evacuated as large pieces of charred wood rained down.

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5 d. ago Metro Vancouver restaurants, bars keep pivoting as liquor strike continues

Some Metro Vancouver restaurants and bars have sent staff as far away as the Fraser Valley in search of specific products, in response to a public sector strike that has shut down the province's liquor distribution channels.

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5 d. ago Metro Vancouver votes to adopt new approach for Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

The existing Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant will undergo phased upgrades to rehabilitate the existing primary treatment plant and complete a secondary wastewater plant.

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5 d. ago Creeping it real: Here are 13 fun and freaky things to do in Metro Vancouver this Halloween season

From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver spooktacular events to check out for Halloween 2025

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7 d. ago What to eat at first Toronto outpost of restaurant chain made famous by Guy Fieri

Vancouver's Peaceful Restaurant has finally opened its first location in Toronto, bringing Northern Chinese cuisine to the Annex.Peaceful Restaurant had already been a local favourite across Metro Vancouver for 15 years by the time Guy Fieri rolled into town in 2013, to feature the restaurant on an episode of his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.The episode further catapulted the restaurant into local legend status, beloved city (dare we even say, province?) over for its droolworthy Mandarin-style cuisine.It was only a matter of time before we got the chance to dust off our chopsticks and try the restaurant for ourselves, and now, nearly 30 years after Peaceful Restaurant's first location opened, we've finally scored our own location in Toronto.At the helm of the whole operation is Executive Chef and founder Charlie Huang.Huang opened the first location of Peaceful Restaurant in Vancouver back in 1998, and tells us visitors from Toronto have been begg...

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7 d. ago Breakfast restaurant with many Vancouver locations arrives in Toronto this month

A breakfast restaurant that has locations across Vancouver is finally about to make its Toronto debut this fall.We're big fans of inheriting chains from elsewhere in the country over here in Toronto.Whether they're celebrated hits like The Lunch Lady or crowd-pleaser chains like Central, we're always happy to see some hometown heroes touch down in the 'Six. We also, as most people do, love breakfast and brunch.A combination of the two? That's a sure recipe for glory. Just look at our enthusiasm when Calgary's OEB finally opened a location in the city.Now, there's a new Western Canada breakfast staple that's about to be added to the metaphorical Toronto pancake stack: Vancouver favourite, Yolks.Founded as a charming, blue cart churning out creative takes on breakfast classics in 2012, Yolks has since blossomed into a must-try chain, boasting three locations in Metro Vancouver and one in Ottawa.According to the chain's website, l...

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8 d. ago Huge new haunted house in B.C. scares up 'customizable' frights for Halloween

Organizers promise 'world of terror unlike anything Metro Vancouver has ever seen'

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8 d. ago What's open and closed in Metro Vancouver for Truth and Reconciliation Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Sept. 30. Here's what's open and closed around Metro Vancouver on the stat holiday Tuesday

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1 week ago Truth and Reconciliation Day 2025: What's happening around Metro Vancouver

Here's a list of events and activities around Metro Vancouver for Tuesday, Sept. 30 where you can honour Truth and Reconciliation Day 2025.

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1 week ago World Rivers Day was started right here in B.C. Meet the expert behind it.

River conservationist Mark Angelo on his new book and his favourite riverside walks around Metro Vancouver

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1 week ago John Rustad calls for abolition of Metro Vancouver over high spending

The Conservative leader called out the region for mismanagement of major projects, high salaries and expensive trips

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2 w. ago Help wanted: Incentives, innovative financing needed to help cool B.C.'s aging apartment buildings

There are an estimated 10,000 to 14,000 aging three- and four-storey walk-up apartments in B.C., mostly in Metro Vancouver, that often house seniors and those on lower or fixed incomes.

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2 w. ago B.C. climate news: Extreme heat caused at least 16,500 deaths in Europe this summer | Metro Vancouver pushes for water metering | No money for B.C.'s flood strategy

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Sept. 15 to Sept. 21, 2025.

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2 w. ago 'Sobering' news: No money for B.C.'s flood strategy that will need billions, Metro Vancouver told

This week, the B.C. government announced that this year’s ballooning operating deficit has grown to $11.6 billion.

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2 w. ago Metro Vancouver pushing for water metering to reduce overall consumption

Only a couple of municipalities in the region fully meter water usage, but expanding the efforts could help combat climate change.

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3 w. ago Interest rate cut not a 'remedy' to problems facing B.C. housing market

Larger economic factors are expected to continue to stall B.C.'s housing industry.

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3 w. ago Metro Vancouver pumpkin patches: Here are 12 patches to visit this fall

There's no shortage of pumpkin patches around Metro Vancouver. Read on for our list to visit this Halloween season

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