1 hour ago In 1st mass as pope, Leo XIV hopes Catholic Church can be beacon of light

Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago but spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, said a few words in English before continuing his homily in fluent Italian.

Culture

2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. Wearing white vestments, Leo processed into the Sistine Chapel and blessed the cardinals as […]

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2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV’s brother says he felt ‘disbelief’ over sibling named pontiff

The brother of Pope Leo XIV says he felt a sense of intense pride over the Chicago-born missionary becoming the first pope born in the U.S.

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2 h. ago Letters May 9, 2025: ‘Trump is likely to take credit for the new pope, and more.’

Credit where it’s undue Now that we have a new Pope who is American, it’s just a matter of time before Donald Trump takes credit for it. He took credit for Mark Carney’s election win! Trump has such an inflated sense of self-importance he assumes he’s God’s right hand man. Maria Weiss (He likely believes […]

Economics

3 h. ago TELUS Digital reports first quarter 2025 results, with revenue and profitability in line with expectations; management reiterates 2025 outlook

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital customer experiences, today released its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. TELUS Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is the controlling shareholder of TELUS Digital. All figures in this news release, and […]

Culture

3 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Close relative refuses to make good choices in life

DEAR ABBY: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year. After she had her second baby, she left her husband and started seeing a series of borderline-abusive men. She’s now in the process of signing full custody of the children over to her ex-husband and […]

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7 h. ago Cornish Metals Hosts Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at South Crofty

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) (“Cornish Metals” or the “Company”), a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100% owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that on 6 May 2025, the Company hosted Her Royal […]

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9 h. ago $6 million home from 1800s is directly linked to Toronto's nickname

If you've ever strolled through Toronto's South Rosedale neighbourhood and found yourself admiring one of those perfectly manicured homes tucked behind ivy-covered walls, this is probably just the kind of house you were dreaming about.Located in one of the most coveted and picturesque corners of the neighbourhood, 45 South Dr. looks like it was plucked straight from a magazine spread.But exciting news, you don't just have to gaze longingly at it from the road anymore. The foyer. 45 South Dr. just hit the market, and if you thought the outside was pretty, you might be even more surprised by the inside. The kitchen. Blending classic architecture with modern luxury, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is refined without being too showy about it.The front entrance. The two-tone brick facade yells heritage, but the interiors blend classic and contemporary. The dining room. And here's a fun bit of history: as realtor Lindsay Van Wert sh...

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Rules get in the way’: Another push to revive dying Vancouver’s Chinatown Plaza underway

Those interested in sharing ideas and inspirations for the city-owned mall can also participate in an online survey before May 12.

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12 h. ago Opinion: All communities must play a role in addressing housing shortage

Opinion: Proposed Anmore South, with 2,200 homes, is the latest development that could fall prey to the classic nemesis of growth and development: Not in my backyard.

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13 h. ago City of Surrey says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

A lawsuit was filed by the city last year after staff identified problems dating back to 2017 involving dormant development-deposit accounts

Economics

13 h. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund announces May 2025 cash distribution

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its May 2025 distribution of $0.0946 per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at May 21, 2025. The May 2025 distribution will be paid on May 30, 2025. […]

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14 h. ago Former Canucks bust a surprise addition to list of coaching candidates

Marco Sturm had a bad run as a Vancouver Canucks' player. Could he have a better run as a coach? Plus a new Rick Tocchet landing spot?

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14 h. ago Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, cause of death unknown

Visitors to the popular beach are warned not to touch the whale and to keep dogs on a leash. A necropsy report can take two to three months.

Events

15 h. ago B.C. premier walks into opposition trap over comments about festival killings

The premier has been facing criticism from all sides for prejudging murder case

Politics

15 h. ago ‘The common good’: The last Pope Leo was a champion of the working poor

His 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum focused on workers’ rights and capitalism at the dawn of the industrial age

Sport

15 h. ago Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: 5 great moments in the band's history in Vancouver

A look back at highlights from Nick Cave concerts in Vancouver over the years.

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15 h. ago 'Great joy': Election of first American Pope celebrated in Edmonton

The Vatican announced Thursday the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope, taking the name of Pope Leo XIV.

Politics

16 h. ago Fuel tanker flips on side at Vancouver airport, injuring driver

The airport authority said it happened shortly before 5 p.m. in a restricted area and involved just the tanker and no other vehicles.

Transport

16 h. ago Whitecaps vs. LAFC: The hottest rivalries are the ones steeped in hate

The Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC have been frequent opponents in the past few years, but it's always been LA winning when it's mattered most

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