54 m. ago B.C. Greens have started to elect their new leader with process under observation

Voting started Saturday for verified party members and ends Sept. 23, but one candidate has concerns about the party's ability to verify all new members by Sept. 22

Politics

2 h. ago Metro Vancouver's population estimated to reach 4.1 million by 2050

The regional government says changes to federal targets for immigration will likely lead to slower growth in the next few years

Economics

2 h. ago Carney government launches new federal housing agency, new affordable housing in Ottawa

Ottawa is one of six cities initially selected as sites for the development of 4,000 factory-built homes on federal land

Politics

3 h. ago Ottawa firefighters battle blaze that spread from backyard to home

Ottawa Fire Services received multiple 911 calls at 3:33 p.m., with callers reporting that flames and smoke were visible from a property in the 2000 block of Bowen Street.

Events

3 h. ago PM announces former Toronto councillor to head up new homebuilding agency

Build Canada Homes will be overseen by former Toronto City Councillor Ana Bailão

Other

3 h. ago Canucks don’t offer injury update on Braeden Cootes, who left prospects game

The first-round draft pick left Saturday's prospects game against the Seattle Kraken in Everett with an undisclosed ailment

Other

3 h. ago Canucks don’t offer injury update on Braeden Cootes, who left Saturday’s prospects game

He wasn't the lineup for the rematch with the Kraken prospects Sunday in Seattle

Other

4 h. ago Review: Electrifying performance by Alexander Malofeev launches VSO season

The young pianist's sound is immense and powerful, his tone dark and rich or lithe and sparkling as required

Other

4 h. ago Blue Jays crush Orioles for series sweep, finish homestand at 5

Springer powers offence early as Bieber returns to form against visiting Baltimore

Other

4 h. ago Build Canada Homes aims to build 4,000 housing units on federal land: Carney

The newly created Build Canada Homes agency will oversee plans to build 4,000 homes on six federally owned sites, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday.

Transport

5 h. ago Carney launches Build Canada Homes with billions for affordable housing

It could take years before the first tenants or homeowners will be able to move into the new affordable homes

Transport

6 h. ago Meet the B.C. comics cracking wise on CBC's The New Wave of Standup

Top emerging stand-up comedians talk heroes, advice and current comedy climate

Other

7 h. ago Montreal’s Le Miaousee wants to become Canada’s first permanent cat museum

MONTREAL — For about 100 years, the presbytery on De Castelnau street in Montreal’s Villeray borough was home to Catholics who lived and prayed there. Now, the cats are taking over. From paintings, historic photographs, book covers and shiny stuffed animal eyes, they stare down at visitors from the walls of Le Miaousee, which bills […]

Other

8 h. ago How this tiny B.C. community is making an outsized impact on plastic waste

Tofino has long battled plastic waste, but with a new ban on the sale of single use plastic bottles, has taken its fight into unprecedented territory

Other

9 h. ago 'Monster tower': Neighbours aren't happy about a proposed hotel that aims to fill Vancouver's shortage

The proposed 27-storey hotel tower at the edge of Stanley Park is drawing pushback from West End residents over its scale

Other

10 h. ago Terry Fox’s hometown unveils sculptures on 45th anniversary of Marathon of Hope

Terry Fox's hometown of Port Coquitlam, B.C., unveiled two sculptures Saturday to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Canadian icon's Marathon of Hope.

Other

10 h. ago U.S. official offers regrets over detention of South Koreans

(Bloomberg) — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday expressed regret over the recent detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia. Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting, said that the 316 South Koreans who returned home Friday on a chartered jet after being detained in Georgia will […]

Other

11 h. ago The Bookless Club: Do you possess the soul of an adventurer?

My friend Bill has been pining to return to this goal of circumnavigation.

Other

20 h. ago Whitecaps 7, Philadelphia 0: Thomas Muller scores hat trick, clinches playoff spot

The 36-year-old Muller converted a pair of first-half penalty kicks, then added an assist and a goal from open play in the second half.

Other

20 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

Economics