Vancouver gets its turn in World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on Turkey
The World Cup spotlight falls on Vancouver today after years of buildup, as Australia takes on Turkey at BC Place Stadium. The city’s preparations for what’s billed as the world’s biggest sporting event will finally be put to the test...
Granville Pedestrian Zone officially opens to FIFA fans
The FIFA Fan Fest was not the only place in Vancouver celebrating Canada’s opening match on Friday, as the Granville Pedestrian Zone officially opened in time for kick-off. The pedestrian zone was transformed into a sea of red and white,...
Tennis court reservation pilot draws mixed reviews
In an effort to make it easier for tennis players to snag a spot at some of Vancouver’s most popular courts, Tennis BC has launched a pilot reservation system. To improve inclusivity and accessibility of the sport, Tennis BC, in...
Metro Vancouver is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water flowing, but regional officials are also urging them to keep saving water as temperatures rise. Metro Vancouver says in a statement that residents on Friday used 1.22...
FIFA watch parties scheduled for first match day in Vancouver
While BC Place is bracing itself to host the first of seven matches on Saturday night, Vancouver bars, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses are looking forward to hosting their own special events: FIFA watch parties. When Türkiye takes on Australia...
Sunset Beach closed for swimming
Sunset Beach is closed for swimming due to high E. coli levels. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) says that samples of the water near Vancouver’s West End spot exceeded the recommended guidelines. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!...
Motorcycle crash in Abbotsford causes road closure
The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) is on the scene of a crash on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Whatcom Road and South Parallel Road. Police say that the incident involves a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle and occurred shortly...
Police seize drugs and firearm following chase in Nanaimo
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) made a seizure of drugs and a firearm after a police chase in Nanaimo. CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) went to Nanaimo from June 5 to 7, as part...
5 children, 4 girls and a boy, dead in two-vehicle crash near Guelph
Five children were killed, and six others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario on Friday night. The Ontario Provincial Police say around 7:30 p.m. in Mapleton Township, northwest of Guelph, a van with 10 people inside and...
B.C. climate news: NOAA says El Niño expected to grow to ‘historic strength’ | Climate...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: NOAA says El Niño expected to grow to ‘historic strength’ | Climate scientists say 2025 reached 1.37 C above pre-industrial levels Here’s all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the...
