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New dental care plan announced for millions of uninsured Canadians

The federal government has announced its 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, including a brand-new dental care plan for Canada.“We will begin…

Vancouver looks to frozen eggs, help control Canada goose population

VANCOUVER — The booming population of Canada geese is “wreaking havoc” on Vancouver’s green spaces, and the park board is…

Donald Trump arrested and in jail?

Donald Trump arrested and in jail, fake photos created with the AI make the rounds on the webDonald Trump has…

Beloved Steveston fish ‘n’ chips outlet to close

Pajo’s at Garry Point Park is closing, amid claims the City of Richmond has ‘chosen a new vendor’One of Steveston’s…

B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come

At the same time, Dr. Neil Fassina says demographics suggest skilled trades technicians are beginning to move into the next…

Steveston Salmon Festival back in full force this summer

Think Canada Day parade, beer garden and day-long live music.After four long years, the annual Steveston Salmon Festival is returning…

Stanley Park’s popular Easter Train officially cancelled for the spring

Just a few months after issues in the park forced the cancellation of the Ghost Train and Christmas Train, another popular Stanley…

Last-minute sponsors step up for Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

Vancouver’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival will proceed as planned, after donors stepped forward at the 11th hour to fill a…

Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.’s TransLink

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what…

Canada, other governments hustle to stop Silicon Valley Bank crisis from spreading

Shares in several U.S. banks sell off hard as government takes over another bank.Governments in the U.S., Britain and Canada…