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Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Both cities will host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. Their agreements with soccer’s governing body shed light on municipalities’ costs and obligations
North Van ballet academy keeps Iranian dance traditions alive

North Van ballet academy keeps Iranian dance traditions alive

Vancouver Pars National Ballet director Azita Sahebjam remembers the day in 1979 when Revolutionary Guard members arrived with machine guns and closed the academy she was training at in Iran
Should the Fraser River become a legal person?

Should the Fraser River become a legal person?

A new report finds Canada's 'antiquated' legal system stands in the way of Fraser River gaining legal personhood, a path other jurisdictions have used to protect nature.
Marine heat wave reaches B.C. coast, water temperatures about 4 C higher than normal

Marine heat wave reaches B.C. coast, water temperatures about 4 C higher than normal

The warmer water grew to an area covering about four million square kilometres, or twice the size of Alaska, before moving toward the coast.
Workers caught Coca-Cola breaking labour laws

Workers caught Coca-Cola breaking labour laws

Metro Vancouver workers on strike from their jobs with Coca-Cola say they caught the company using non-unionized workers flown in from as far as Quebec to do their job.
Less habitat brings more bears into Prince George

Less habitat brings more bears into Prince George

Reduced berry crop, habitat infringement putting pressure on bear population, leading to increased sightings in Prince George residential areas.
Air Canada ordered to pay B.C. family more than $2,000 for flight delay

Air Canada ordered to pay B.C. family more than $2,000 for flight delay

56-Hour flight delay leads to $2,000 compensation win for B.C. family
Watch: Multiple houses damaged in 'major' Surrey fire

Watch: Multiple houses damaged in 'major' Surrey fire

Plumes of smoke and flames were seen by witnesses.
Opinion: Why the growth of AI in making art won't eliminate artists

Opinion: Why the growth of AI in making art won't eliminate artists

As a composer who has used creative AI in my music, I see that many artists will need to renegotiate terms of their labour, but there are also opportunities for different forms of collaboration.
North Shore evacuation plans bolstered by provincial funding boost

North Shore evacuation plans bolstered by provincial funding boost

The grant will go toward improving emergency operations and a large-scale training exercise next year