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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
Metro Vancouver chief’s pay surges past $500K amid tax hikes, project overruns

Metro Vancouver chief’s pay surges past $500K amid tax hikes, project overruns

Metro Vancouver also reported it paid $219M in base remuneration to all its employees in 2024, up from $193M a year prior
Get away for a day: 5 great summer day trips from Metro Vancouver

Get away for a day: 5 great summer day trips from Metro Vancouver

Get outside of the city during the summer.
85-year-old McDonald's employee, first female Richmond RCMP officer honoured with portraits

85-year-old McDonald's employee, first female Richmond RCMP officer honoured with portraits

The annual Faces of Richmond portraits will be on display at the Steveston Museum and Post Office in July.
Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing
Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

B.C. premier blames media for the mixed signals his government is sending
West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

Port of Vancouver expecting normal activity in the weeks ahead, despite end to tariff reprieve
Canada's next national census set for May 2026

Canada's next national census set for May 2026

OTTAWA — The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet has issued an order fixing the date for the census and the questions it will ask. The last census was held in 2021 and was the first to be held during a pandemic.
Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Jayson Biggins, who runs a volunteer wildlife rescue air service with his Cessna 172, has been flying feathered and furry freight for three years.
'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

The dolphins stayed in the area until it was dark out.