Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver to shut down permanently, operator says
A horse racing tradition in Vancouver for more than 130 years is closing permanently. Hastings Racecourse and Casino says in a statement that thoroughbred horse racing at the facility in East Vancouver is ending effective immediately. Wayne Odegard, regional vice-president...
‘It all comes to this moment’: Whitecaps eager to make history in MLS Cup final
It’s been a long season for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Getting to the MLS Cup has taken even longer. The club will play in Major League Soccer’s championship match for the first time on Saturday when they take on Lionel Messi’s...
Sprott Street reopens after fatal morning crash in Burnaby
A section of Sprott Street in Burnaby has reopened in both directions after a fatal crash Friday morning. The Burnaby RCMP says the road was shut down from Norland Avenue to Kensington Avenue when the crash happened around 8 a.m....
Man arrested, charged after yearlong child exploitation investigation in Surrey
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in a yearlong child exploitation investigation by police in Surrey. Police say Kevin Belcourt was arrested on Thursday and is now facing multiple charges, including possession and distributing child exploitation material and voyeurism. The...
Kahlon says November jobs numbers look good for B.C. amid ‘challenges’
The B.C. government says a report showing the province added thousands of new jobs last month is a sign of its resilience despite challenging economic times. Statistics Canada released the Labour Force Survey for November on Friday. According to the...
Eby says UNDRIP law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case
SURREY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will review a court decision that appears to show “confusion” over his government’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and will amend the legislation if necessary. Eby says...
Classic Hudson’s Bay blankets sell out at some Canadian Tire stores within hours
Just in time for Christmas, Canadian Tire released its new collection featuring the iconic Hudson’s Bay stripes Friday morning, to enthusiastic shoppers. But some hoping for a chance to buy one of the classic woolen blankets or caribou throws in-store...
B.C. Conservatives avoid further scrutiny by allowing early end to legislative session
VICTORIA — There was relief all around the legislature chamber this week, when the government and Opposition combined to adjourn the troubled fall session a day earlier than scheduled. The B.C. Conservatives did their part by abandoning debate on the last...
B.C. Conservatives get ready for leadership race after John Rustad steps down
The B.C. Conservative party says it expects to kick off a leadership race in January after John Rustad submitted his resignation as party leader on Thursday. His departure capped a tumultuous 24 hours after the party board moved to remove...
Hudson’s Bay downtown Vancouver store listed for sale
A real estate advisory team has listed the historic Hudson’s Bay downtown Vancouver store for sale. Toronto and Vancouver-based commercial real estate firm CBRE Ltd. and California’s Marcus & Millichap were appointed to lead the sale of 674 Granville St.,...
