39 m. ago B.C. judge says concerns ‘overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court says concerns raised by Squamish, B.C., residents in a legal challenge to a townhouse development project are “overblown,” paving the way for high-density housing in one of the country’s fastest-growing communities. A ruling issued Thursday says Dennis and Andrea Smith wanted to stop a four-unit townhouse project from being […]

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83 m. ago ‘STEP BACKWARDS’: World Cup will have ‘ravine strategy,’ but not free transit

While Toronto’s environmental plan focuses on things like diversity and animal rights, the city will fall short of FIFA’s recent standards by scrapping free rides for soccer ticket holders.

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86 m. ago July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and fireworks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey told reporters early Saturday morning that […]

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3 h. ago B.C. climate news: Report shows Canada's wildfire emissions in 2023 exceeded all other sources | Climate justice advocate, Comox councillor join race for B.C. Greens leadership

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025.

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3 h. ago Montreal man, 21, shot near city park dies in hospital, police confirm

MONTREAL — Montreal police say a 21-year-old man shot near a park in the city’s Sud-Ouest borough last week has died. Emergency services were called on the evening of June 24 to Angrignon Park and found the man in the parking lot with a serious bullet wound to his upper body. The man was taken […]

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3 h. ago Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership

Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race.

Politics

5 h. ago This Day in History, 1897: Legendary B.C. politician Amor de Cosmos dies in Victoria

The self-styled "lover of the universe" was the second premier of British Columbia and one of the main advocates for B.C. joining Confederation

Politics

5 h. ago B.C. plans to allow logging in endangered southern mountain caribou habitat: report

'We’re five years into the Old Growth Strategic Review and these trees are still falling,' says conservation specialist Eddie Petryshen.

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5 h. ago Theatre review: Arts Club's The Mousetrap a creaky, but fun production

Beatrice Zeilinger's Mrs. Boyle is so self-righteously pompous you'd almost expect her to slip on a banana peel in Agatha Christie classic whodunit

Culture

5 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Here's how to break the old rules about pairing wine with barbecue fare

Red wines were the historic favourite, but increasingly, whites and Rosés have muscled in on the fun

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15 h. ago Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3

The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39).

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16 h. ago You can now get a version of Chili's viral Triple Dipper in Toronto

People in Toronto have been lining up for hours to get a bite of the city's latest viral sensation, but it beats a trip across the border.If you've been on the internet — TikTok specifically — anytime in the past three months, there's a very good chance that U.S. chain Chili's viral Triple Dipper has graced your For You Page.A gluttonous monstrosity featuring sliders, chicken tenders, and enormous mozzarella sticks, all priced at around $17.99 USD, the platter has been tried, reviewed and obsessed over by thousands of social media users to date.However, Torontonians eager to try the concoction have been left with only three options: head to one of the chain's handful of locations in Alberta, cross the border for it, or get comfortable with the reality that you'll never experience its epic cheese pull for yourself.Those were the only three options, rather, until Scarborough's Slider Station deci...

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16 h. ago These Ontario beaches are like a Caribbean getaway right in your backyard

Ontario isn't exactly a destination for tropical beaches, but if you search close enough, there are a few locations in the province that can (almost) make you feel like you've been transported to far-off vacation getaways.Tropical escapes sound far-fetched for a part of the world known for harsh winters, but it's true. In fact, just a few hours outside of Toronto, you can find picturesque beaches that boast serene views of crystal-blue waters and offer warm sandy landscapes that rival some destinations down south.The best part is that you only need three things: transportation, your swimsuit, and probably some sunscreen.So, if you're looking for a staycation getaway but don't want to stray far from home, consider some of these beaches for your next summer adventure. Port Dover Perhaps the most tropical of them all, the beachfront in Port Dover appears to have been imported straight from a Caribbean island. That's&n...

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17 h. ago Christina Lake Cannabis Announces Filing of Audit Financial Statements

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (“CLC” or the “Company“) (CSE: CLC) is pleased to confirm that further to its news release dated July 2, 2025, the Company has filed on SEDAR+ its audited financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certifications for […]

Culture

19 h. ago Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala making waves and history in Vancouver

Arjun Nimmala was born in Florida to Indian immigrant parents and is already regarded as one of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

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20 h. ago Press Release for Early Warning Report Regarding Carcetti Capital Corp.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jonathan Awde, of 1588-609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1G5, today announced that on June 26, 2025, he acquired ownership of 3,150,000 Common Shares (“Common Shares”) in the capital of Carcetti Capital Corp. (“Carcetti”), a company with a head office at Suite 67 East 5th […]

Economics

21 h. ago Kerrisdale highrise exemplifies threat to Vancouver's 'greenest city' boast

Douglas Todd: A tremendous expanse of privately owned city green space is getting covered with highrises. One telling example has a developer poised to tear out almost half a city block of verdant foliage.

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21 h. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. isn't capable of making a trade deal with Canada

Re: Carney has no choice: Trade deal with U.S. requires end of supply management Since “supply management” (along with inter-provincial trade barriers) has been on the Fraser Institute’s naughty list as supposedly reducing “economic freedom” in Canada, it is no surprise that it is tossed out as a trade bargaining chip. Would this supposed bargaining […]

Economics

22 h. ago Rain contributed to collision on B.C. mountain coaster ride: Report

A parent and child were injured in the 2024 collision in a Revelstoke resort

Events

23 h. ago Canucks: Alexei Medvedev sure seems like the goalie of the future

Comparisons with Andrei Vasilevsky and Tuuka Rask aren't made lightly.

Politics