55 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.

Events

55 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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56 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

65 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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4 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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5 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'

Transport

5 d. ago Canada’s population growth has stalled. Here’s what it means for the economy

Financial Post looks at the business and housing impact, as well as pension funding, health-care costs and other effects

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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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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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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

1 week 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

Other

1 week ago Canada Population Growth Rate Near Zero on Immigration Curbs

Once a runaway train, Canada’s immigration-driven population growth has come to a grinding halt.

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1 week ago Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday signaled a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, in sharp contrast with other Fed officials who have called for a more urgent approach. In remarks in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that there are risks to both of the Fed’s goals of seeking maximum […]

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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 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.

Events

2 w. ago 'Sobering' news: No money for B.C.'s flood strategy that will need billions, Metro Vancouver told

This week, the B.C. government announced that this year’s ballooning operating deficit has grown to $11.6 billion.

Events

2 w. ago Flights snarled at Dallas airports over equipment issues, FAA says

DALLAS (AP) — Hundreds of flights in and out of Dallas were delayed or canceled Friday as telecommunications equipment issues disrupted one of the nation’s busiest airports, federal officials said The Federal Aviation Administration said it was slowing flights at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport because of a “reported local telephone company equipment issue.” The […]

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2 w. ago Victoria's police department is 'woefully understaffed,' new police chief tells city council

Fiona Wilson says staffing numbers have not kept pace with population growth, or the change in complexity in policing.

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2 w. ago Metro Vancouver pushing for water metering to reduce overall consumption

Only a couple of municipalities in the region fully meter water usage, but expanding the efforts could help combat climate change.

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