3 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Serving on the park board is not merely a symbolic role

Vancouver Sun readers weigh in on the park board's frequently absent commissioner, daylight savings, provincial trade barriers and more

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5 h. ago J.K. Rowling fires back at Vancouver Park Board after apology over Harry Potter event

Vancouver Park Board issued an apology to the 2sLGBTQ+ community over plans for a Harry Potter event, drawing sharp words from J.K. Rowling, the young wizard's creator.

Events

9 h. ago J.K. Rowling criticizes Vancouver Parks over its ‘disavowal’ of her views

'To be honest, I didn't even know Vancouver Parks and Recreations had avowed me,' author writes

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24 h. ago Rowling mocks Vancouver park board after apology over Harry Potter event

VANCOUVER — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says being disavowed by the Vancouver Board of Parks wasn’t “much of a blow” after its commissioners unanimously voted to apologize for a Harry Potter event opening in Stanley Park next month. Rowling posted a screenshot on social media of board commissioner Tom Digby’s statement about how it […]

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24 h. ago J.K. Rowling mocks Vancouver park board after its apology over Harry Potter event

Rowling posted a screenshot on social media of board commissioner Tom Digby's statement about how it had disavowed the author for her views on transgender issues

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32 h. ago B.C. government tables legislation to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board

The B.C. government says the new legislation would require a unanimous vote by Vancouver's council, along with the assent vote, for removing a permanent park designation.

Politics

36 h. ago Oakridge Park in Vancouver, Canada Introduces the Newest Brands to Open at its Premier Shopping Centre

Loewe, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Thom Browne, and Loro Piana, Among Others, Join Prestigious Retail Line-Up Rendering Courtesy of Oakridge Park VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is setting a new standard in Vancouver’s luxury retail scene. As part of this […]

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3 d. ago Vancouver park board to seek legal advice on disqualifying frequently absent commissioner

Marie-Claire Howard's spotty attendance at the Vancouver park board was the subject of a motion at Monday's meeting, where commissioners voted to seek legal advice.

Society

3 d. ago Vancouver park board to seek legal advice about frequently absent commissioner

Marie-Claire Howard's spotty attendance at the Vancouver park board was the subject of a motion at Monday's meeting, where commissioners voted to seek legal advice.

Society

3 d. ago Dr. J. Edward Les: Efforts to halt Harry Potter event expose the absurdity of trans activism

The Vancouver Park Board hasn't caved to the anti-J.K. Rowling activists, but their campaign shows a need for common sense

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1 week ago B.C. wants to keep contents of mystery safe found in Vancouver park

The B.C. government wants to keep more than $37,000, as well as silver and cryptocurrency wallets, that were inside the safe

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1 week ago J.K. Rowling criticizes ‘ignorant’ Harry Potter actress Emma Watson over transgender views

Rowling wrote that she suspects Watson's ‘change of tack’ is ‘because she's noticed full-throated condemnation of me is no longer quite as fashionable as it was’

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2 w. ago Body Energy Club Expands to West Vancouver with New Park Royal Mall South Location–Part of Continued Growth Across British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Body Energy Club (BEC), the trusted health and wellness brand celebrated for its premium smoothies, supplements, and grab-and-go meals, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at Park Royal South, 716 Main Street in West Vancouver. This expansion marks another step in […]

Culture

2 w. ago Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge to close for two months on Oct. 1

The park in the District of North Vancouver will remain open with trail detours in place as crews work on the eastern approach to the bridge

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3 w. ago After leaving Stanley Park, Bright Nights to join Noel Surrey festival

Bright Nights is the largest annual fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund and spent 27 years in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

Culture

3 w. ago Vancouver's Bright Nights festival fundraiser in Stanley Park moving to Surrey

Bright Nights is the largest fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund but with Stanley Park's miniature train out of service the festival hasn't been as busy.

Culture

3 w. ago Vancouver's Bright Nights festival fundraiser moves from Stanley Park to Surrey

Bright Nights is the largest fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund but with Stanley Park's miniature train out of service the festival hasn't been as busy.

Culture

3 w. ago Vancouver park board to begin talks with TransLink for new Stanley Park bus route

Staff were asked to report back at a later date with specifics on how much adding a separated bike lane would cost.

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