3 d. ago Lapu Lapu festival suspect was on ‘extended leave’ from care of mental health

Speaking on Wednesday morning, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim confirmed that the suspect was under the care of a mental health care team and on extended leave.

Culture

4 d. ago U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has ordered a "full review" of the city's event-safety measures, including barriers, traffic control and safety protocols.

Events

6 d. ago Vancouver mayor to speak following tragedy at Lapu Lapu festival

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim will speak, alongside representatives from the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, at 2 p.m. PT.

Culture

6 d. ago Victims of tragedy at Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival range from 5 to 65 years old

The suspect approached the festival from East 43rd Avenue on Saturday night and drove through the crowd as the event was wrapping up and many were heading home.

Events

8 d. ago Who’s really on the side of workers? United Steelworkers union releases federal party comparisons ahead of election

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the federal election campaign unfolds, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is urging voters to ask a simple but critical question: Who’s really on the side of workers? To help answer that question, the USW has released a detailed comparison showing how federal political parties measure up on nine […]

Politics

9 d. ago Where Ottawa South candidates stand on housing, public service, crime and more

Ottawa South candidates answer voter questions on housing, public service, crime and more ahead of the federal election.

Events

1 week ago Where Orléans candidates stand on housing, public service, crime and more

We asked Orléans candidates to answer voter questions on housing, public service, crime and more ahead of the federal election.

Events

1 week ago Letters to The Sun: Undercutting supportive housing will lead to a downward spiral

Re: Concentration of supportive housing in Vancouver needs to end: Mayor Ken Sim Mayor Ken Sim’s decision to freeze supportive housing development in Vancouver raises a fundamental question. Do people in our city without a safe place to sleep deserve stable housing? Or do we say just go some place else, anywhere else, as long […]

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1 week ago Where Kanata candidates stand on housing, public service, crime and more

Kanata candidates answer voter questions on housing, public service, crime and more ahead of the federal election.

Events

3 w. ago Vancouver mayor, Jewish leaders to speak about antisemitism concerns in politics

This availability comes after some comments by one of ABC Vancouver’s unsuccessful byelection candidates, which have once again raised concerns about antisemitism in B.C. politics.

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver will do ‘anything we can’ to keep Whitecaps in town amid stadium talks: Mayor

Mayor Sim vowed to try to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps Monday as the city and the club confirmed high-level talks about a possible new stadium on the PNE grounds in East Vancouver.

Sport

3 w. ago Vancouver mayor to take first questions since voters’ byelection cold shoulder

Vancouver voters iced Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party out in a weekend byelection, with the governing party's two candidates finishing sixth and seventh.

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver byelection results: Sean Orr, Lucy Maloney victories a blow for Mayor Ken Sim's party

Vancouver voters turned out in droves Saturday, throwing their support behind the COPE and OneCity candidates

Politics

3 w. ago Update: Vancouver byelection results a blow for Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party

Meanwhile, Vancouver's city manager acknowledged that one-to-two-hour wait times during Saturday's byelection were "unacceptable"

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver byelection results a blow for Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party

Meanwhile, Vancouver's city manager acknowledged that one-to-two-hour wait times during Saturday's byelection were "unacceptable"

Politics