26 h. ago Vancouver is Canada’s shipping giant, but trade flows may be shifting east

East Coast ports see opportunity to close the gap with B.C. hub as routes evolve

Economics

46 h. ago Canadian landmark makes appearance in new Taylor Swift video

The glittery dome of Vancouver's Science World is just one of a number of Easter eggs in the video for The Fate of Ophelia

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3 d. ago Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month

VICTORIA — Engineer Jashan Bains is the first to spot a black dorsal fin cutting through the water. “Whale, one o’clock,” he says. It’s a September morning on board the Hecate Sentinel, a 20-metre long skimming vessel, one of eight ships the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. maintains in Sidney, B.C., and one of eight […]

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4 d. ago Opinion: Building a stronger Canada depends on expanding and strengthening our skilled trades workforce

Sean Strickland: If we want people to put on a pair of steel-toed boots, jump on a plane, live away from their families, and get their hands dirty building up our country, we need to invest in them. That includes restoring recently sunsetted federal apprenticeship grants programs

Economics

5 d. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

Economics

5 d. ago India Looks for First US LPG Cargoes as Trade War Diverts Flows

India is seeking to secure its first long-term supplies of liquefied petroleum gas from the US, as Washington’s trade war disrupts flows of the cooking fuel and plastics precursor.

Economics

6 d. ago Indigenous Communities Get New Tools for Housing Crisis as Zachary Knight Enterprises and ClimateDoor Sign Partnership Agreement

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada intensifies efforts to address the national housing crisis, Zachary Knight Enterprises and ClimateDoor are announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that places Indigenous leadership at the forefront of housing solutions across Canada. This strategic partnership will support Zachary Knight Enterprises as it scales sustainable, culturally grounded […]

Society

7 d. ago Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance after reports on Wednesday that a state-run Chinese iron ore buyer had told steelmakers and traders to temporarily stop buying shipments from global mining giant BHP. China Mineral Resources Group Co.’s move against the world’s biggest […]

Economics

1 week ago Port of Vancouver enables record trade in first half of 2025, supporting Canada and Canadians during global uncertainty

More than 85 million metric tonnes of cargo moved through Canada’s largest port over six months, as Canadians and their businesses increasingly look west Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Port of Vancouver moved record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025, delivering vast quantities of made-in-Canada grain, […]

Economics

1 week ago Opinion: Canada's women's rugby team beat the best in the world. And still had to crowdfund a dream

Opinion: These world-class athletes are passing the hat around to get to a World Cup. And it poses the question: What more do they have to do to be taken seriously?

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1 week ago B.C. MP Jenny Kwan urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China

Jenny Kwan said she is an "evergreen target" of interference from Beijing and noted the Chinese government has tried to threaten and intimidate other Canadians.

Economics

2 w. ago Can the left learn anything from Denmark's Social Democrats' migration policy?

Douglas Todd: Those who pay the highest price for high migration levels, says Denmark’s social democratic PM Mette Frederiksen, are the working class. “It's not the elite people.”

Events

2 w. ago A Milestone for BC’s Inclusive Economy: Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Brings Flagship Celebration to Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Columbia’s 2SLGBTQI+ business community is thriving, and Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is recognizing that momentum by bringing its flagship Night of Distinction celebration to Vancouver for the first time. The event will be held on September 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This […]

Culture

2 w. ago Conversations That Matter: France and Canada lean in on trade

Canada has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs. The imposition of the tariffs focused on a need to develop new trading relationships and expand existing ones. Canada and France have a trading history that goes back hundreds of years. And, in 2016, Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. The […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s Tech Sector Posts 3.5% Salary Increases in 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainty

TAP Network survey highlights resilient compensation trends, strong remote work adoption, and momentum in pay transparency. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada’s tech sector is holding steady in 2025, with organizations reporting median salary increases of 3.5% and continued widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work, according to TAP Network’s annual Tech Sector Salary and Total […]

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3 w. ago Lafarge Canada fined $675K after worker hit, killed by falling debris

The penalty, issued by WorkSafeBC, was handed down late last month and orders the Richmond cement plant to pay $674,445.93 in fines for the November 2020 accident.

Society

3 w. ago Syntax announces expansion to Vancouver, B.C., led by VP Michelle Johnston

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s leading strategic communications firm, Syntax Strategic (Syntax), is expanding its national footprint with a new presence in Vancouver, British Columbia. Already serving clients in B.C. and across the country, Syntax’s move demonstrates a growing commitment to Western Canada. Syntax’s Vancouver expansion will be led by […]

Economics

3 w. ago Joly says Teck and Anglo haven’t done enough so far to show merger has net benefit

Industry Minister Melanie Joly says Ottawa would want to see longer-term commitments to Canada if Vancouver’s Teck Resources Ltd. is allowed to merge with U.K.-based miner Anglo American PLC. “There have been conversations with the companies, and clearly we wanted to make sure that there would be a net benefit to Canada. But I think […]

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3 w. ago David Eby's views on migration problems shouldn't shock anyone

Douglas Todd: Many forces work against Eby's wish to convene “a serious and adult conversation” about migration levels. They include name-calling and federal secrecy

Sport

3 w. ago Rosters set for inaugural Canada Super60 cricket tournament in Vancouver

Plenty of international talent joining Canadian cricketers in the inaugural Canada Super60 tournament in Vancouver next month

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