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B.C. gains 25,000 jobs in May

Statistics Canada says B.C. gained 25,000 jobs in May — an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to May.This increase…

Vancouver Pride Society facing significant long-term funding shortfall

Vancouver’s Pride Society says it is facing significant shortfalls in funding, which jeopardizes the production of this year’s event.“The ongoing…

Canadian submariners depart Victoria on Korean sub for joint training

Royal Canadian Navy submariners aboard the ROK Navy’s 3,000-ton-class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho (SS-III), participating in joint South Korea-Canada…

Dozen pizzas, frozen turkey, bed leg among strangest items forgotten by Canadians in Ubers

From a full set of goalie equipment to humidifiers and aquarium fish, Canadians have certainly forgotten their fair share of…

B.C. government finally set to release FIFA-hosting costs

After intense scrutiny, the provincial government will tell the public how much it will spend to host seven FIFA World…

‘Ugly’: Political analyst warns against Vancouver mayor’s party’s divisive uneven messaging to Chinese community

As the fall Vancouver municipal election approaches, one expert is wary of political messaging diverging, depending on the language spoken.UBC…

Metro Vancouver transit strike: Bus operators vote in favour of job action

Two local unions represent more than 5,000 transit workers across the region.Metro Vancouver transit operators are one step closer to…

City of Vancouver unveils Human Rights Framework for FIFA World Cup

The City of Vancouver has released its Human Rights Framework ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Saturday,…

Tim Hortons announces 80 new restaurants, renovations

Tim Hortons is opening 80 new restaurants and renovating 400 others this year amid plans by U.S. cafe giant Dunkin’…

Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to fall 6 cents on Friday

Drivers across Metro Vancouver may finally see some relief at the pumps heading into the weekend, with gas prices expected…