2 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival suspect was on ‘extended leave’ from care of mental health

Speaking on Wednesday morning, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim confirmed that the suspect was under the care of a mental health care team and on extended leave.

Culture

5 h. ago Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking post

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the court, confronting two-time […]

Other

6 h. ago Apollo’s Zito Warns Trade War Risks Eroding US Dominance in Capital Markets

The US is risking potential erosion of its longtime dominance in capital markets amid President Donald Trump’s global trade war, warned John Zito, co-president of Apollo Global Management Inc.’s asset-management arm.

Economics

10 h. ago Ken Dryden remembers his longtime friend and teammate Bob McGuinn

He was a good player, never the best on any of the teams he was on, and a lot better than he looked

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18 h. ago Toronto Sceptres’ Carly Jackson gets her moment and makes the very most of it

Carly Jackson is the consummate teammate. A member of the Sceptres goaltending trio since its inception, Jackson has found herself most game nights up in the press box with the members of the Sceptres not dressing for the game. On at least one occasion last season, Jackson was dressed and on the bench but did […]

Transport

19 h. ago 911 call played at inquest into B.C. university student’s drug death

Sidney McIntyre-Starko died of fentanyl poisoning in January 2024 after she and a friendconsumed drugs found in a box of coolers a friend found on a street corner.

Society

21 h. ago Markle accused of violating royal agreement after ‘HRH’ title used on gift basket

Meghan Markle was caught using her royal title on a gift basket she sent to a friend despite an agreement with the late Queen Elizabeth that forbids her from using Her Royal Highness publicly. The Duchess of Sussex recently sat down for a podcast with Jamie Kern Lima, an American entrepreneur and media personality who […]

Other

21 h. ago Vancouver mother, a victim at Lapu Lapu, described as kind, gentle, sweet to everyone

'You just sort of felt like the centre of this beautiful attention when you were with her.' — Family friend of Jen Darbellay.

Events

25 h. ago ‘A huge responsibility’: New Liberal MP ready to represent northern Manitoba

In Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, longtime NDP MP Niki Ashton was unseated after more than a decade-and-a-half in office by Liberal Rebecca Chartrand.

Other

26 h. ago Jonas Robert Nedd Sutton identified as fatal stabbing victim

A victim of a melee outside a bar in downtown Calgary on Saturday morning is being remembered as a “bright and happy soul.” Jonas Robert Nedd Sutton, who died following the incident, was “tough, resilient, and determined to complete whatever goal that was set in front of him,” said Morgan Price, the creator of a […]

Events

31 h. ago ‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for players who flop

While the rest of us are at home laughing when Jeopardy! contestants fail hilariously, host Ken Jennings feels “100% empathy” when he sees players struggling onstage. Speaking to Fox News at the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings revealed a key difference between himself and his predecessor, the late Alex […]

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45 h. ago U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has ordered a "full review" of the city's event-safety measures, including barriers, traffic control and safety protocols.

Events

49 h. ago Calgary Flames' Sam Honzek to play for Slovakia at world championship

It has been a challenging 2025 for Sam Honzek. This spring, though, he’s going to have the chance to make it memorable for the right reasons. Miroslav Satan, the longtime NHLer who now serves as the president of the Slovak national team, announced that the 20-year-old winger will be joining his country’s national team for […]

Sport

50 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Acknowledges the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Accidents and Illnesses

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) acknowledges April 28th as the National Day of Mourning, dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced […]

Society

51 h. ago Teacher identified as one of 11 killed in incident at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival

A statement says the loss of their friend and colleague has left them all shocked and heartbroken.

Events

53 h. ago At 39, Corey Perry continues to be playoff performer, helps Oilers square up series with Kings

"He's nearly 40 years old and he has an effect every single game," Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl said while speaking about his teammate Corey Perry.

Other

69 h. ago Cindric gives Team Penske its first win of NASCAR season with victory at unusually calm Talladega

Austin Cindric gave Team Penske its first NASCAR victory of the season by holding off a huge pack of challengers over the closing lap in a rare drama-free day at Talladega Superspeedway. Well, there was a tiny bit of drama: Penske teammate Joey Logano was livid following the end of Sunday’s second stage when Cindric […]

Transport

3 d. ago Vancouver mayor to speak following tragedy at Lapu Lapu festival

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim will speak, alongside representatives from the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, at 2 p.m. PT.

Culture

4 d. ago Pope Francis remembered by mighty and meek as pope of the people

Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, prisoners and migrants will welcome him at the basilica across town where he will be buried

Other

4 d. ago New Toronto collective wants you to party like it's 1999 with phone

There's a new event collective and apparel brand in Toronto that's trying to teach the city's partygoers how to connect by hosting phone-free parties.What was it like to party before the internet? It's a question that I, being of the tender age of 25 and only reaching appropriate party age long after my iPhone had already become effectively welded to my right hand, have contemplated often.No Instagram stories to be posted, no aspiring suitors asking for your Snapchat — just pure, present fun. Imagine that.Drenched in Gen Z idiosyncrasy as I may appear in making such a confession, I'm not alone.Toronto brothers Mich and Max Ward, alongside their best friend Christian Williamson, found themselves contemplating a similar question when they made the "somewhat rash decision" to leave their phones in the car for an entire weekend on a father-son fishing trip."It felt like we were kids again — fully present, laughing and connect...

Culture