48 h. ago The edge of poverty: B.C.'s living wage far outstrips the minimum wage

Even though inflation has eased, there is a $10 gap between living and minimum wage facing nearly a third of Metro Vancouver's workforce.

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4 d. ago 'Red flags': Disagreement erupts over Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for Filipino cultural centre

Dan Fumano: A proposal for a Filipino cultural centre has the support of municipal and provincial politicians, but still faces challenges.

Events

4 d. ago Filipino community close to getting Vancouver cultural centre, but not everyone agrees

'Perhaps if we had a home, things might have been a little bit different in this healing process,' Warren Dean Flandez with the Filipino Legacy Society told Global News.

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9 d. ago What's open and closed on Remembrance Day in Metro Vancouver

What to know about shopping, attractions, recreation and more on Remembrance Day: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

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1 week ago Majority of Metro Vancouver residents expected to live in condos or apartments by 2051, report predicts

Experts say the shift is not surprising as local governments and the province seek housing solutions for the region's growing population

Politics

1 week ago Lack of Metro Vancouver charging stations hampers electric vehicle uptake: Report

Studies show that about 75 per cent of charging takes place at home, the most affordable and convenient option

Transport

1 week ago Rainfall warning for northern parts of Metro Vancouver Thursday

More rain is expected in the region starting midday, with Howe Sound, the North Shore, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge getting the worst of it

Culture

1 week ago Rainfall, wind warning for northern parts of Metro Vancouver Thursday

More rain is expected in the region starting midday, with Howe Sound, the North Shore, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge getting the worst of it

Culture

1 week ago Here's where to take photos with Santa Claus in Metro Vancouver in 2025

Here's a round up of where you can take photos with Santa around Metro Vancouver, along with details on pricing.

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1 week ago Surrey mayor says Metro Vancouver should stick to basics, and not 'scope creep'

Surrey Mayor Locke says a new system for making decisions needs to be created at the regional level.

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1 week ago Saskatchewan industries welcome federal budget with unanswered questions

Key industries in Saskatchewan say they are welcoming the federal government's new budget, but still have questions on its implementation and have issues to be addressed.

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1 week ago Metro Vancouver's Filipino community welcomes federal support for new cultural centre

The federal government's 2025 budget highlighted a new Filipino cultural centre as one of the infrastructure projects it will fund

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1 week ago ’This is exactly where we want to be:’ B.C. Lions welcome West final battle

Saturday's forecast calls for a high of -6 C and a low of -15 C in Regina — a far cry from what the Lions have experienced in Metro Vancouver in recent weeks.

Sport

1 week ago GCT Welcomes Federal Budget Commitment to Spur Private Investment and Invest in Sustainable Trade Infrastructure

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Container Terminals (GCT) today welcomed the federal government’s Canada Strong 2025 budget and its commitment to strengthening national trade infrastructure through responsible private-sector investment. “Today’s budget reinforces the importance of partnering with industry to build the trade-enabling infrastructure that drives Canada’s economy,” said Eric Waltz, […]

Economics

1 week ago Habitat for Humanity Canada Responds to Federal Budget 2025 with Calls for Clear Commitment to Affordable Homeownership

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Habitat for Humanity Canada welcomes the federal government’s continued investments in housing in Budget 2025, but urges Ottawa to quickly share how these measures will meet Canadians’ aspirations to own a home. The organization looks forward to seeing a Build Canada Homes investment strategy and stresses the […]

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1 week ago Media Statement: National Police Federation Welcomes Public Safety Investments in Federal Budget 2025

OTTAWA, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Federal Government’s 2025 Budget, tabled today: “Over the past few years, the National Police Federation (NPF) has been advocating for much needed investment in RCMP resources and other public […]

Society

2 w. ago House movers race to save older Metro Vancouver homes from the dump

Bureaucratic barriers have made it so hard to move a house there has been a dramatic drop in houses being saved

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2 w. ago Metro Vancouver looks to expand camping opportunities in the region as demand grows

Between 2022 and 2024, camping rates increased from 65 to 86 per cent in the region

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2 w. ago Conversations That Matter: Metro Vancouver's industrial land crunch

Lack of land and tortuous permitting processes mean Vancouver is losing out on jobs

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2 w. ago Warning: Beware of zombies, ghosts, vampires and rain in Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has posted a rainfall warning for Halloween, with up to 80 millimetres expected in some parts of Metro Vancouver.

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