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forbes.combusiness7 hrs ago
Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy Referred to Major Projects Office
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the referral on July 16. The strategy's first pillar is the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. The port handles 40 per cent of Canada's non-North American trade.
news.google.comsports9 days ago
Chase Stillman Signs One-Year Contract With Detroit Red Wings
Forward Chase Stillman agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old St. Louis native had been released by the Vancouver Canucks organization last month.
Forbessports9 days agoUpdated
Switzerland and Colombia meet in World Cup round of 16
Switzerland and Colombia face off Tuesday in Vancouver with both sides seeking their first quarterfinal appearance since the 1950s. Colombia has conceded just one goal through five matches while Switzerland relies on a 20-year-old midfielder who has three goals and two assists.
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upgradedpoints.compolitics14 days ago
Canada and Philippines Agree to Pursue Free Trade Deal and Defense Cooperation
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met in Vancouver on July 2 to expand trade, energy and security links. They committed to completing a bilateral free trade agreement this year.
globalnews.catechnology14 days ago
Vancouver Police Sergeant Receives Experimental Neuralink Brain Implant in Toronto Trial
Lee Marten underwent the procedure on May 20 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is the 26th person worldwide and the first Canadian with ALS to receive the device.
winnipegfreepress.comsports15 days ago
Montreal Canadiens trade forward to Vancouver for future considerations
The Montreal Canadiens traded a veteran forward to Vancouver on Monday. The deal includes future considerations and salary retention by Montreal.
The Guardianworld16 days ago
Charter boat sinks off Vancouver coast, six feared dead
Search teams recovered four people after a fishing charter sank in the Strait of Georgia on Sunday. Two survivors remain in critical condition while police investigate the cause.
Forbessports18 days ago
Toronto Blue Jays Release 24-Year-Old Outfielder Matt Scannell
The Toronto Blue Jays released outfielder Matt Scannell from their High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians. The 24-year-old joined the organization less than a year ago after starring at Princeton University and Wake Forest. Forbes reported the transaction.
Al Jazeerasports18 days agoUpdated
Belgium Defeats New Zealand 5-1 to Finish First in Group G
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 on June 27 in Vancouver to top Group G on goal difference and reach the knockout stage. Leandro Trossard scored twice while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers added one goal each. New Zealand finished third and was eliminated.
pakistantoday.com.pksports22 days ago
Qatar Player Receives Five-Match Ban After Tackle Breaks Canadian Midfielder's Leg
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was issued a straight red card and later a five-match suspension for a tackle that fractured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone's left tibia and fibula. The incident occurred during Canada's 6-0 group-stage win in Vancouver. FIFA's disciplinary committee…
France 24sports21 days agoUpdated
Switzerland Beats Canada 2-1 to Top Group B at World Cup
Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 on Wednesday at BC Place in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for the Swiss while Promise David replied late for Canada. Both teams advanced to the round of 32.
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Los Angeles Timessports23 days ago
World Cup Venues Offer Items from $3 Pizza Slices to $75 Caviar Tots
Venues in Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City and Kansas City offer concession items at sharply different prices during the tournament. Low-cost staples appear alongside premium options that approach or exceed local daily wages in some cities.
fantasyfootballscout.co.uksports26 days ago
Omar Marmoush Seeks First World Cup Win for Egypt Against New Zealand
The forward who once declined to play for Canada will start for Egypt in Vancouver on June 21. Egypt has never won a World Cup match in eight previous attempts.
Nprsports27 days agoUpdated
Canada beats Qatar 6-0 in World Cup match after two Qatar red cards
Canada recorded its first World Cup victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver. Midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury during the match.
sportsnet.casports28 days ago
Vancouver Goldeneyes Select Caroline Harvey First Overall in 2026 PWHL Draft
The 23-year-old American defender was chosen Wednesday night in Detroit after winning Olympic MVP and multiple major awards this season.
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9to5mac.comsports32 days ago
Australia Beats Turkey 2-0 as Irankunda Scores World Cup Opener
The 20-year-old Watford forward became the youngest scorer in Australia's World Cup history during a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports32 days agoUpdated
Australia defeats Turkey 2-0 in 2026 World Cup group match
Australia opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. Both Australia and the United States hold three points in Group D.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports37 days ago
Toronto and Vancouver Resell FIFA Ticket Packages at Profit to Offset World Cup Hosting Costs
The city is selling its share of FIFA packages purchased last year to generate revenue and avoid using property tax dollars for a tournament now projected to cost $380 million.
citizen.co.zasports43 days ago
Armed Fighter Jets, No-Fly Zones and NORAD Bunkers Deployed Over Vancouver and Toronto for World Cup
U.S. and Canadian forces will enforce a no-fly zone and conduct armed air patrols over two Canadian host cities during the FIFA World Cup. Military personnel will operate from secure bunkers in Colorado while additional radar and drone restrictions are put in place.
winnipegfreepress.comsports44 days ago
Canucks Name Manny Malhotra Head Coach After Finishing Last in Standings and Trading Quinn Hughes, J.T. Miller
The Vancouver Canucks promoted Manny Malhotra from their AHL affiliate to NHL head coach on Monday. The move follows the promotion of Ryan Johnson to general manager and the appointment of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations.
winnipegfreepress.comsports44 days ago
Vancouver Goldeneyes Fire Coach Brian Idalski After Sixth-Place Finish, Earn No. 1 Draft Pick
The expansion franchise finished sixth in the PWHL standings. General manager Cara Gardner Morey cited the coach's role in building the organization's foundation.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld52 days ago
Air New Zealand Debuts New Business Class Seat on Vancouver-Auckland Route
Air New Zealand has introduced a new Business Premier seat on its daily Boeing 787-9 service between Vancouver and Auckland. The 13-hour-15-minute flight features a 1-2-1 cabin layout with 26 lie-flat seats.
prnewswire.combusiness52 days ago
Vancouver Expands Creative Technology Sector With Government and Industry Support
Vancouver's visual effects and animation industry has grown through coordinated efforts by companies and multiple levels of Canadian government. The city now hosts more than 100 VFX and animation firms and attracts projects such as an upcoming A24 film and Disney Animation work.
eonline.comsports53 days ago
Prince George Officials Say No Evidence Supports Claims of Vancouver Relocating Unhoused People
City officials and councillors in Prince George have stated there is no evidence that Vancouver is transporting unhoused people to the community ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Similar rumours have circulated in other Canadian cities without documented proof.
science60 days ago
Volunteers Relocate Goose Family from Vancouver Rooftop
Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. volunteers moved a family of geese from a Vancouver rooftop to a nearby park. The group reports receiving calls about geese nearly every day during spring nesting season.
The Guardianworld63 days ago
Retired Canadian Police Officer Acquitted of National Security Charges
William Majcher was found not guilty of breaching Canada’s Security of Information Act. Prosecutors alleged he helped Chinese police coerce a Vancouver-area real estate investor to return to China. A British Columbia supreme court justice ruled the evidence was entirely circumsta…
oneindia.comfinance64 days ago
SEIU Local 2 Cleaners to Hold Rallies in Four Canadian Cities Against Dexterra Group
Unionized cleaners with SEIU Local 2 are scheduled to hold public rallies on May 13, 2026 in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax to protest what the union describes as mistreatment of workers by Dexterra Group. The union said it has filed multiple unsafe labour practice compla…
world64 days ago
DEA Administrator Reports Fentanyl Precursors Entering Canada via Vancouver Port, Notes Recent Seizures
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told a Senate committee that Mexican cartels are producing fentanyl on Canadian soil with chemicals entering through the Port of Vancouver. U.S. seizures along the northern border remain far lower than those at the southern border. Canadian officia…
nerdwallet.comtechnology66 days ago
Canada Partners with Telus to Build New AI Data Centres in Vancouver and Kamloops
Federal government and Telus partnership will expand existing Kamloops facility and build two new Vancouver sites, with first facilities online later this year. Projects emphasize clean energy, water recycling and data sovereignty. B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan calls for mo…
foxnews.comfinance69 days ago
CIRO Schedules Hearing to Review Settlement Agreement With Advisor Sanjeev Kumar Tejpal
A hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization will consider a settlement agreement between its enforcement staff and Sanjeev Kumar Tejpal. The agreement addresses an allegation that Tejpal failed to ensure mutual fund purchases subject to a deferred sales cha…
ww2.kqed.orgworld69 days ago
Canvas Platform Disrupted by Cyber Incident at Multiple North American Universities
A hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that took the widely used Canvas platform offline on Thursday, affecting institutions from New York to Vancouver. Instructure, which owns Canvas, said the service was available for most users by late Th…
brobible.compolitics70 days ago
Scientology 'Speedrun' Trend Spreads to Vancouver Following Manhattan Incident
A group of 300 gathered outside a Church of Scientology facility in Vancouver on May 3 in the first international instance of the viral challenge. The previous day, intruders damaged property and injured a staff member at the church's Manhattan building. Church spokesperson David…
Benzingaworld74 days ago
U.S. GDP Grows 2% in First Quarter of 2026
The U.S. GDP expanded at a 2% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding prior growth but missing expectations, as core inflation rose. Concurrently, authorities issued alerts on text scams, severe weather in Hong Kong and Vancouver, and geopolitical tensions in Syri…
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hollywoodreporter.combusiness74 days agoUpdated
Actor Beau Starr Dies at 81 in Vancouver After Career in Film and Television
Beau Starr, known for roles in 'Goodfellas' and the 'Halloween' series, died peacefully of natural causes on April 24, 2026. His brother Mike Starr confirmed the death and described him as a unique influence. Tributes highlighted Starr's life as an actor, athlete and family man.
James St. John / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world81 days ago
Fossilized Jaws Show Massive Octopuses Hunted in Dinosaur-Era Seas 100 Million Years Ago
New analyses of ancient octopus fossils reveal creatures up to 62 feet long that rivaled other marine predators during the dinosaur age. Researchers examined jaws from Japan and Vancouver Island, estimating sizes and diets based on wear patterns. The findings, published in Scienc…
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Vancouver Homeless Population Rises 12% to 2,715 in 2024 Count
A report on the 2025 Metro Vancouver homeless count, specific to Vancouver, is scheduled for presentation to city council on Tuesday. The count shows Vancouver's homeless population at 2,715, up 12% from 2023, accounting for more than half of the regional total of 5,232. The repo…
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High Gas Prices in B.C. Linked to Increased Interest in Biking and Bike Shares
Gas prices in British Columbia remain among the highest in Canada, potentially driving more residents toward active transportation options. Biking groups in Vancouver state that this trend is boosting demand for bicycle services and programs. A local bike shop reported a 10 per c…
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Body of Iranian Activist Masood Masjoody Found in Vancouver After Disappearance
Masood Masjoody, an Iranian activist in Vancouver, disappeared after accusing two compatriots of wanting him dead. His body was later discovered. The incident highlights tensions within Canada's Iranian diaspora community.
winnipegfreepress.comscience96 days ago
Volunteers Remove Invasive English Ivy in W̱SÍḴEM Project on Vancouver Island
The W̱SÍḴEM Ivy Project on Vancouver Island involves volunteers led by land steward Sarah Jim removing invasive English ivy to restore native plants. The effort addresses the impact of invasive species on local forest ecosystems. This initiative is part of CBC B.C.'s Creator Net…
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Canadian Conservative Leader Urges Prime Minister to Intervene in Indigenous Land Rights Court Ruling
A court ruling recognized Indigenous land rights in the Vancouver area, prompting political debate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to intervene. The escalation occurred on Thursday.
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Outlines Tax Freeze and Community Centre Funding Plans for 2026 Election
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim delivered his annual State of the City address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, promising a property tax freeze in 2027 and a $400 million fund to rebuild five community centres if re-elected. The speech, attended by over 1,000 people, reviewed the…
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British Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Maple Ridge Manslaughter
Alexander Delair, 27, from Metro Vancouver, received a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man in Maple Ridge on May 31, 2022. Delair, who initially faced second-degree murder charges, pleaded guilty last November and also received sent…