Hundreds attend rally in Vancouver on 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion
On the second anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine, hundreds of people gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery Saturday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
World
Feb 24
Fencing prevents 4/20 celebration at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach
The 4/20 event at Vancouver's Sunset Beach never came to fruition as the entire area was fenced off by the Vancouver Park Board.
Entertainment
Apr 20
‘Needs not being met‘: Rally held in downtown Vancouver for accessibility issues
The rally was held to bring attention to the importance of having an all-inclusive society and to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility for all community members.
Canada
Mar 16
B.C. international students hold protest against permanent resident policy changes
A protest was held in downtown Vancouver by international students backing a petition that looks to reverse changes made to B.C.'s provincial nominee program.
Education
Mar 23
B.C. drug advocates challenging Health Canada’s refusal of compassion club exemption
B.C. drug advocates and their lawyers appeared in federal court Thursday, to argue against a Health Canada ruling regarding a compassion club in Vancouver.
Health
Mar 7
Downtown Eastside artist featured at Emily Carr University exhibit
The art exhibition is the culmination of a course on the impact of graffiti culture launched by a B.C. university professor.
Education
Apr 7
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
B.C. college drops instructor who called Hamas attack ‘amazing, brilliant’
Langara College professor Natalie Knight, who praised Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, has been fired, the institution confirmed on Friday.
Politics
Jan 26
Discovery of bogus ‘Group of Seven’ paintings transformed into B.C. exhibit
A batch of paintings gifted to the Vancouver Art Gallery nearly a decade ago turned out to be fakes. Now the gallery has launched an exhibit showing how they confirmed it.
Crime
Dec 15, 2023
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C. was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter.
Politics
Mar 6
What’s open and what’s closed across Canada on Christmas?
Most big grocery stores across Canada will remain closed for all of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Loblaws, Walmart, Longo's, Metro and Costco will all remain closed.
Canada
Dec 25, 2023
Hundreds gather at Vancouver Art Gallery to mark one month since Hamas attack
Members of the Jewish community and supporters lit around 1,500 candles to mark one month since Hamas attacked Israel.
Canada
Nov 8, 2023
The ‘Indigo 11’: Group of ‘hate-motivated’ vandals or unconnected activists?
Eleven people face charges in relation to the 'hate-motivated' defacement of an Indigo bookstore in Toronto. But who is this group of Torontonians? And how are they connected?
Crime
Jan 9
‘Definitely planned’: $20K bronze sculpture stolen from art gallery in Vancouver
A massive 200-pound bronze horse head sculpture was taken from its pedestal after a glass door was smashed during a power outage.
Crime
Nov 16, 2023
Police camera platform deployed at Vancouver Jewish Community Centre
The Public Safety Trailer is intended as a deterrent, as the city's Jewish community faces heightened concerns about safety as the Israel-Hamas war drags on, police said.
Crime
Nov 9, 2023
‘Fit but fragile’: Threats, dead witness, delays mark Ibrahim Ali’s murder trial
Ibrahim Ali's lawyers reportedly couldn't get him to understand a key point — that he was still on trial for the first-degree murder of a young teen girl.
Crime
Dec 8, 2023
Hundreds turn out in Vancouver to call for Gaza ceasefire
Large numbers of protesters turned out for a rally in support of Palestine, despite cold and wet conditions in Vancouver on Thursday.
Canada
Nov 9, 2023
Downtown Eastside groups issue urgent plea for homeless ahead of winter
The groups are warning that there are 3,100 people of no fixed address in the region, including 2,000 in the Downtown Eastside, but just 1,500 shelter beds.
Canada
Nov 2, 2023
B.C. college instructor on leave amid Hamas comment controversy
Langara College says instructor Natalie Knight is on leave while it investigates comments she made about Hamas at a recent pro-Palestine protest.
Education
Nov 1, 2023
Man stabbed inside South Vancouver nightclub 1 week after shooting outside
The latest violence took place at the Gallery Nightclub on Southwest Marine Drive, around 1:30 a.m., according to Vancouver police.
Crime
Nov 6, 2023