5 h. ago No more free parking at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

Other

27 h. ago Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria: President

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in an increasing wave of violence in the West African country. President Bola Tinubu also said he has […]

Events

55 h. ago Centretown businesses cite need for more community resources after two break

Two local business owners in Centretown are asking for more community resources to address crime and disorder in the neighbourhood after a series of break-ins on Saturday evening.

Economics

4 d. ago 'We need to do better:' Death of Chinatown senior in Downtown Eastside renews safety concerns

Paramedics found a senior victim in medical distress on the afternoon of March 18 in a lane behind the Carnegie Community Centre at Main and Hastings streets.

Events

6 d. ago New Vancouver park bordering Kitsilano and Fairview coming in 2027

The Vancouver park board is asking for feedback on the new park's draft concept plan

Other

6 d. ago Whitecaps stadium scheme raises questions of taxpayer subsidy and privatizing park lands

Whitecaps say they are in talks with the City of Vancouver to build new soccer stadium on PNE grounds

Economics

7 d. ago Letters to the Sun: We need local pools we can walk or cycle to

Re. Loss of 50-metre pool part of Vancouver park board’s trend of reducing aquatic facilities Professor Scott Lear made some valuable points about people (especially children) needing swimming pools to keep fit and healthy. However I was disappointed that he didn’t mention the enormous needs for outdoor pools that people can walk or cycle to. […]

Sport

9 d. ago B.C. crime news: Fatal shooting in east Vancouver | Sketch released after sexual assault in Abbotsford park

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025

Events

9 d. ago Brian Minter: Science World's new outdoor park gets kids (and grown

The recently opened park includes a food garden, created to show the many nutritious foods we can grow ourselves, and wetland revitalization display

Society

3 w. ago Parking permit changes in Vancouver’s West End have some residents steamed

Starting in May, the single West End parking permit zone is being divided into three, something some residents say is unfair given they pay the highest fees in the city.

Other

3 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Spring Break | World of Wheels | Calgary Hitmen

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. North Haven Lego Competition View this post on Instagram A post shared by North Haven YYC (@northhavenyyc) North Haven Community Centre is hosting its second annual Lego […]

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3 w. ago Family donates $10M to Toronto hospital, hopes to inspire others to give back

Part 4 of our How Canada Wins series: George and Rayla Myhal's generous gift to St. Joseph's Health Centre part of challenge to raise $20M from community.

Economics

3 w. ago Goodbye Grandin, hello The Gardens: City of St. Albert scraps controversial name

Grandin is a prominent name on buildings, businesses, community centres, a neighbourhood, parks, and street signs in St. Albert — but soon, that name will change to The Gardens.

Other

4 w. ago Trailer Park Boys join John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer on The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival lineup

Sept. 12-14 festival lineup includes comedy heavyweights Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen and Tony Hinchcliffe

Culture

4 w. ago They're back: Great blue herons return to Stanley Park for 25th year

The colony has been coming to an area near the entrance to the iconic park to mate and nest since the start of the millennium

Other

4 w. ago Vancouver's Stanley Park train not returning for Easter 2025

The longtime family attraction had been hounded by operational issues in recent years, from extreme ticket demand causing many fans to miss out, to the midseason suspension of the Bright Nights Christmas Train.

Transport