38 h. 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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39 h. 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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40 h. 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.

Economics

48 h. 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 d. ago These are the new Toronto happy hours you need to check out right now

There are few better ways to shake off a long work day than hitting a happy hour, and these new ones in Toronto are among the best.Oh, happy hour. We could write an ode about our appreciation for bars' and restaurants' commitment to making their food and drink cheapest when we absolutely need it most.Whether it falls in the last hours of the workday, the wee hours in the morning or at any point on a Monday, a happy hour always delivers on its promise to put a smile on your face.If you've tired of exhausting your same old go-to spots, here are a few new or updated happy hours that you need to check out for after-work drinks this week.Everyside    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by EVERYSIDE - Social Eatery & Taphouse (@drinkeveryside)Very little can compete with a daily happy hour, but a multi-hour happy hour that happens twice daily? Yeah, we'll drin...

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5 d. ago As transit strike continues, Rabouin pledges to cut STM director's salary

Union president Bruno Jeannotte welcomes mayoral candidate’s announcement.

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6 d. ago 3 killed and several injured in North Carolina waterfront bar shooting

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man is accused of opening fire from a boat into a crowd gathered at a waterfront bar in a coastal town in North Carolina, killing three and injuring several others, authorities said Sunday. The shooting erupted about 9:30 p.m. Saturday near a popular stretch of bars and restaurants […]

Events

8 d. 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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8 d. ago Three restaurants in Ontario were just named among the best on the continent

North America's 50 best restaurants for 2025 have been revealed, and three Ontario eateries made their way onto the list.For the first time ever, World's 50 Best, one of the leading awarding bodies for the best restaurants and bars in the world, has unveiled its list for the top 50 restaurants in North America — and three spots in Ontario made it on the list.We may be biased, but let's be real, is anyone surprised?Fresh off the heels of a major victory on the 2025 Toronto Michelin Guide, where it received two stars, making it the most awarded restaurant in Canada, Lincoln's Restaurant Pearl Morissette leads the pack with an impressive third-place ranking.The Niagara region's restaurant and winery is celebrated for its commitment to local, seasonal cuisine and an endlessly changing menu crafted from ingredients sourced within the region.If the third-place finish wasn't enough, Restaurant Pearl Morissette also walked away with the award for...

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8 d. ago AGCO continues crackdown on illegal gaming machines: over 50 devices removed after province

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is taking strong action to protect the public from unregulated gambling machines, announcing significant enforcement results from a province-wide sweep of bars, restaurants and lottery retailers this summer. In July and August, AGCO inspectors conducted more than 200 inspections at […]

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9 d. 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

Culture

9 d. 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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1 week ago First Atlantic Nickel Doubles RPM Zone Strike Length to 800 Meters at Pipestone XL Nickel Alloy Project with 491 Meter Awaruite (Ni3Fe) Intercept in Phase 2X Drilling

Phase 2X Drilling Achieves 800 Meter Strike Length with First Hole on Line S3 Confirming Continuity of Awaruite Mineralization GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that drill hole AN-25-08 intersected 491 […]

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1 week 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.

Society

2 w. ago Another huge block party is hitting Toronto streets next weekend

The close of summer doesn't mean Toronto's outdoor parties are coming to a grinding halt just yet, and the West of Spadina Block Party is a big event new for this fall that you'll want to get out and enjoy before the deep freeze arrives later this year.Happening in the city for the first time, the West of Spadina Block Party promises a specialty that's "built with the neighbourhood, for the neighbourhood." CRUEL is collaborating with a select group of businesses for the event to bring a variety-packed experience to the party-goers. Rhythm, Waterworks Food Hall, Civil Works Cocktail Bar, Downtown Colibri Tattoo & Piercing, Island Oysters Restaurant & Bar, Scooped By Demetres, Pizzeria Popolo, Spirit of York, Casa Del Rey, and Sapporo Canada are all on the roster of vendors coming together to make this block party possible.The party is taking place on Sept. 26, with doors opening at 4 p.m. Admission is...

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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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