53 m. ago ‘Obsessed’ Canadian gamer, buddy plead not guilty in California murder plot

An “obsessed” Canadian gamer and his buddy, who allegedly plotted the murder of another gamer in California, have pleaded not guilty. Devin Wolfgang Vandorhoef and his co-defendant, Darius Avery Whyte, both of Vancouver, are accused of travelling to Salinas in Monterey County on the state’s Central Coast in November 2024 to kill a disinterested love […]

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74 m. ago Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta

Unifor says the labour board agreed with the union that certification of the union was the only reasonable remedy.

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82 m. ago It's going to be a total nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

Toronto is in for an exciting summer weekend packed full of festivals, parades, and car showcases, but before you head out, you'll want to be aware of some major road closures and transit shutdowns that could affect your travel plans.The Festival of India's Chariot Fest will be rolling into town this weekend, promising a vibrant and spiritual celebration on Saturday, July 12. The highlight of the event is a parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. at Yonge and Dundas, featuring three hand-pulled, 40-foot-tall chariots moving to the rhythm of drumming, singing, and dancing, all the way down to Queens Quay. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., so if you're planning to drive in that area, make sure to plan ahead and take alternative routes. Temporary diversions will also be in place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 19 Bay/97C Yonge buses. Also on Saturday is ImportFest 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which brings together the best in modified cars and...

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2 h. ago ZenaTech Reacts to ‘Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance’ Memo — A Game

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today reacts to the July 10, 2025 new policy directive from Secretary of Defense Pete […]

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2 h. ago Rakovina Therapeutics Congratulates Partner – Variational AI for Winning LifeSciencesBC’s 2025 Emerging Biotech Company of the Year Award

Award Recognition underscores the importance of AI-driven drug discovery VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (“Rakovina” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO0), a biopharmaceutical company advancing next-generation cancer therapies through AI-powered drug discovery proudly congratulates partner, Variational AI, on being honored as the 2025 Emerging Company of the Year […]

Economics

2 h. ago S&P Retreats From Record as Tariff Fears Return to Haunt Traders

US equities tumbled at the open on Friday, as President Donald Trump escalated his trade fight, threatening a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and floating the possibility of increasing levies on most other countries.

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2 h. ago Traffic alert: Parts of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge closed this morning

Lougheed Highway is closed both east and westbound from 287th to Jim Robson Way.

Culture

3 h. ago BioSig & Streamex Appoint Defi Expert and Visionary, Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & LOS ANGELES — BioSig Technologies, Inc. (“BioSig” or the “Company”), which recently merged with Streamex Exchange Corporation (“Streamex”) (Nasdaq: BSGM), is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor to Streamex. Mr. Starr brings decades of experience in capital markets, business development, and transformative deal-making across, defi, traditional […]

Economics

3 h. ago Internationally trained doctors gain small step in human rights battle against B.C.'s restrictive residency program

'There are doctors that are perfectly qualified to pass all the exams and couldn't even get into the system,' said Dr. Navid Pooyan, one of the complainants

Society

3 h. ago Best bread recipes: A roundup of our favourite loaves, muffins and scones

Looking for a great bread recipe? Or are you in the mood to make some muffins or scones? Here are some of our favourites

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3 h. ago 'The hardest decision' B.C. rescue teams have to make: When to call off a search

Starting a search is easy. Knowing when to stop searching is not. When it comes to suspending a search, there is no standard operating procedure.

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3 h. ago Vancouver harbour a buffet of seals and sea lions for Bigg's orcas

Sightings of Bigg's killer whales in the Vancouver and Victoria harbours have increased 'significantly' this year, say whale observers.

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3 h. ago Jaylen Brown, Abdulla Al Zain & Ahsan Ashraf Join Board to Drive Innovation & Global Expansion; Riz Shah Named Chairman

New additions bolster Hapbee as it scales product reach, tech pipeline, and international presence. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF) (“Hapbee” or the “Company”), a leading wearable wellness technology company, is pleased to announce as an update to its press releases dated June 27, […]

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4 h. ago Sportsnet jacks up streaming prices in Canada and fans aren't pleased

As one of the two major sports properties in Canada, tuning into Sportsnet has been a daily routine for many fans across the country since its launch in 1998.But on Thursday, many fans began wondering exactly what their future with the network would be, given that a sudden price hike was dropped on its consumers.Subscribers of the Sportsnet+ package — a standalone digital service — found out they were getting a substantial price hike, kicking off in the September billing period.sportsnet+ subscription price going up 30% get outta here— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 10, 2025Both the standard Sportsnet+ deal at $199.99 and the premium package at $249.99 per year were bumped up to $249.99 and $324.99 annually, respectively. Monthly standard packages also saw an increase from $24.99 to $29.99, and the premium packages went from $34.99 to $42.99 per month.Lmao, what has SN+ done to justify an $80 increase? It’s a full minute behind the broadcast and genuinely one of...

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4 h. ago Mogo Acquires 9% Stake in Bitcoin & Gold Treasury Company Digital Commodities Capital Corp.

Strategic investment aligns with Mogo’s mission to build the future of intelligent finance through a dual-compounding fintech and Bitcoin capital strategy VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mogo Inc. (“Mogo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MOGO; TSX: MOGO), a Canadian fintech on a mission to build the future of intelligent finance, empowering consumers to grow wealth through innovative […]

Economics

5 h. ago Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

Ahead of last month's Pride parade, organizers sounded the alarm over Pride Toronto's $900,000 shortfall after sponsors such as Google, Nissan and Home Depot pulled their support. 

Politics

5 h. ago Orezone Lodges Prospectus to Raise A$75 Million as Part of ASX Listing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to announce that it has today lodged a prospectus (“Prospectus”) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) for […]

Economics

6 h. ago Jim stopped investing in ETFs because of phantom distributions and tax issues. Was this the right thing to do?

FP Answers: In Canada, taxes on funds should give similar returns as if you held the securities. Here are some alternate ideas

Economics

16 h. ago Airborne SUV lands on pedestrian in wheelchair in North Vancouver parking lot

An abrupt and terrifying scene in a North Vancouver parking lot Wednesday when an SUV somehow went airborne and landed on a person in a wheelchair.

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16 h. ago Ottawa police seeking suspect in distribution of hate material in Osgoode

The Ottawa Police Service has released the photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the distribution of “hate materials” in Osgoode Village. In a release issued Thursday, police said the incidents occurred at about 7 p.m. on the evening of June 2, with hate messages distributed to multiple driveways in the area. Thursday’s media […]

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