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All Elite Wrestling debuts in Vancouver on Saturday, May 11.

All Elite Wrestling debuting in Vancouver this spring

AEW bringing its live Collison show to Rogers Arena on May 11, 2024

 

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks in Vancouver, on Friday, June 30, 2023. nbsp;THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver mayor moves to abolish city’s elected park board

Ken sim says city 1 of just 2 in North America to operate with such a body

 

A sheen of pollution can be seen on the surface of Vancouver’s False Creek on Dec. 5. The Canadian Coast Guard says it’s trying to identify the source of the sheen and a diesel smell that was reported Monday evening. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Young

Oily sheen across Vancouver’s False Creek sparks Coast Guard investigation

Probe looking at possibility pollution came from land-based source during heavy rain

 

The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what’s considered a Vancouver jewel. A cyclist rides on the road in Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Thousands of trees to be felled in Stanley Park due to moth infestation

140K of the trees to be chopped are less than 20 cm in diameter and the vast majority are hemlock: City

The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what’s considered a Vancouver jewel. A cyclist rides on the road in Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A woman takes a photo of the new Bonjour Montreal in the Old Port in Montreal Thursday, July 6, 2023. Canada’s downtowns are grappling with high vacancy rates, the post-pandemic work culture and the prospect that crowds of office workers may never return in full. It has prompted members of the International Downtown Association Canada to urge the federal government to extend the deadline for businesses to repay emergency loans taken out during the pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Downtowns across Canada struggle to find purpose with work, retail change

People finding fewer reasons to go into the hearts of cities across the country

A woman takes a photo of the new Bonjour Montreal in the Old Port in Montreal Thursday, July 6, 2023. Canada’s downtowns are grappling with high vacancy rates, the post-pandemic work culture and the prospect that crowds of office workers may never return in full. It has prompted members of the International Downtown Association Canada to urge the federal government to extend the deadline for businesses to repay emergency loans taken out during the pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
An evidence bag holds pills containing fentanyl at the Juneau Police Station. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

‘Mysterious’ fentanyl poisoning sparks Vancouver police investigation

Non-drug user collapsed on the street after a brief encounter with a stranger

An evidence bag holds pills containing fentanyl at the Juneau Police Station. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march in Calgary on Friday, July 8, 2016. It might look frightening, but Vancouver residents are being advised not to be concerned if they hear what sounds like gunfire or see armed military members around a now-closed brewery on the city’s west side.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Armed soldiers, gunfire in Vancouver this weekend a planned military test

Seaforth Highlanders taking part in urban operations training in closed brewery

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march in Calgary on Friday, July 8, 2016. It might look frightening, but Vancouver residents are being advised not to be concerned if they hear what sounds like gunfire or see armed military members around a now-closed brewery on the city’s west side.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver fire says three people were hurt when a facade came off a building onto scaffolding where they were working in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver Fire Rescue Services

Three injured workers lifted to safety after Vancouver scaffolding collapse

Chimney burst, toppled, and pushed over a scaffolding tower, pinning workers underneath

Vancouver fire says three people were hurt when a facade came off a building onto scaffolding where they were working in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver Fire Rescue Services
A barge nearly ran aground in Vancouver’s English Bay on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, almost two years to the day after a separate barge did just that. (fermartin12/YouTube)

Another barge on the loose makes close call with Vancouver shore

Canadian Coast Guard called in to prevent a repeat of the 2021 English Bay barge beaching

A barge nearly ran aground in Vancouver’s English Bay on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, almost two years to the day after a separate barge did just that. (fermartin12/YouTube)
People hold banners during a march to remember those who died during the overdose crisis and to call for a safe supply of illicit drugs on International Overdose Awareness Day, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Advocates for a safe drug supply gathered in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to denounce the recent arrests of the founders of the Drug User Liberation Front. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Marchers rally in Vancouver to support Drug User Liberation Front

Vancouver Police Department raided the group’s office and arrested its co-founders last week

People hold banners during a march to remember those who died during the overdose crisis and to call for a safe supply of illicit drugs on International Overdose Awareness Day, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Advocates for a safe drug supply gathered in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to denounce the recent arrests of the founders of the Drug User Liberation Front. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A police crackdown on violent and chronic shoplifters in Vancouver has ended with 258 arrests and the recovery of almost $57,000 in stolen goods. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Shoplifting ‘tsunami’ sparks Vancouver crackdown leading to 258 arrests

Retailers say they’ve seen at least a 20 per cent increase in retail theft in recent years

A police crackdown on violent and chronic shoplifters in Vancouver has ended with 258 arrests and the recovery of almost $57,000 in stolen goods. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
WWE has announced that Friday Night Smackdown is coming to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Jan. 5, 2024. (Twitter photo)

Vancouver’s Rogers Arena hosting WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Jan. 5

Vancouver is the lone Canadian stop of 27 new live event dates to start 2024

WWE has announced that Friday Night Smackdown is coming to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Jan. 5, 2024. (Twitter photo)
Methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine being handed out by the Drug User Liberation Front are displayed in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver police raid ‘compassion club’ once funded by B.C. government

Police say 2 officials with Drug User Liberation Front arrested, drug charges possible

Methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine being handed out by the Drug User Liberation Front are displayed in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
UBC students Emily Selwood and Evan Smith were killed on Sept. 26, 2021 after a vehicle veered into them while they were walking on the sidewalk. Tim Goerner of Vancouver has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death in relation to the crash. (Photos courtesy of B.C. RCMP)

Vancouver man pleads guilty to role in crash that killed 2 UBC students

Tim Carl Robert Goerner admitted to 2 counts of dangerous driving causing death

UBC students Emily Selwood and Evan Smith were killed on Sept. 26, 2021 after a vehicle veered into them while they were walking on the sidewalk. Tim Goerner of Vancouver has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death in relation to the crash. (Photos courtesy of B.C. RCMP)
The file photo shows a Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft launched from Goose Spit in Comox. On Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, a hovercraft was used to located a drowned person off the coast of Vancouver. (Photo submitted by Kris Trudeau)

UPDATED: Bystander pulls body of tugboat operator from Vancouver waters

Man made mayday distress call earlier in day, but wasn’t found in time

The file photo shows a Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft launched from Goose Spit in Comox. On Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, a hovercraft was used to located a drowned person off the coast of Vancouver. (Photo submitted by Kris Trudeau)
A Lil Yachty concert at UBC’s Thunderbird Arena was cancelled partway through on Saturday night (Oct. 21) after the rapper told people in the stands to rush the floor. UBC says the event became a safety concern. (Screenshot/@IceTiltHero/X)

Lil Yachty concert shut down after he tells Vancouver fans to rush the floor

UBC says event became a safety concern when attendees refused to return to seats

A Lil Yachty concert at UBC’s Thunderbird Arena was cancelled partway through on Saturday night (Oct. 21) after the rapper told people in the stands to rush the floor. UBC says the event became a safety concern. (Screenshot/@IceTiltHero/X)
A dispute over the size of a parking stall ended up in court. (Pexels photo)

B.C. condo owners sue strata because assigned parking stall is ‘too narrow’

Strata says the new owners should have inspected the parking stall first

A dispute over the size of a parking stall ended up in court. (Pexels photo)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Mark Friedman, right, fields the puck after driving past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Denver. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Penguins. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-David Zalubowski

Canucks move some depth pieces in 4-player deal with Pittsburgh

Vancouver acquires Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover for Jack Rathbone and Karel Plasek

Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Mark Friedman, right, fields the puck after driving past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Denver. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Penguins. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-David Zalubowski
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. The mayor of Vancouver has set out a foundation to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Vancouver Plan’ aims to accelerate new housing in B.C.’s biggest city

Reducing barriers and streamlining regulations key plan to create new homes

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. The mayor of Vancouver has set out a foundation to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Masai Ujiri, President of Toronto Raptors speaks to reporters during media day in Toronto on Monday October 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

‘No selfishness’: Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at B.C. training camp

Head coach said things like taking poor shots or over-dribbling the ball won’t be allowed this season

Masai Ujiri, President of Toronto Raptors speaks to reporters during media day in Toronto on Monday October 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young