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One-third of Metro Vancouver businesses say they’re worse off now than in 2019

One-third of Metro Vancouver businesses say they’re worse off now than in 2019

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade survey reveals half of local businesses expect rising costs to be a challenge in months ahead.
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'It is a good day': Indigenous TikTok dancer reflects on past year

'It is a good day': Indigenous TikTok dancer reflects on past year

For National Indigenous Peoples Day, a Burnaby man from Ktunaxa Nation performed his traditional dance across Metro Vancouver.
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Video: Check out this first-person take on Squamish’s most Instagram-worthy climb

Video: Check out this first-person take on Squamish’s most Instagram-worthy climb

Simul-climbers race up Star Chek, just above the Cheakamus River.
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Editorial: Unpacking plastics is a complex task

Editorial: Unpacking plastics is a complex task

Plastics from the developing world and in everything from packaging material to surgical face masks in Canada remain key issues despite the ban on some single-use items.
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Election map change would 'cut out the heart' of West Van, MP says

Election map change would 'cut out the heart' of West Van, MP says

The electoral boundaries commission will hear from the public this week in West Vancouver on plans to redraw the map for federal ridings. Another meeting takes place in North Van on Monday.
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Biggest and brightest supermoon of the year set to dazzle Vancouver skies

Biggest and brightest supermoon of the year set to dazzle Vancouver skies

Sky-watchers, rejoice! 😍
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West Van unveils streetlight banners for National Indigenous Peoples Day

West Van unveils streetlight banners for National Indigenous Peoples Day

The district is inviting people to Ambleside Park on Tuesday afternoon for Indigenous art workshops, traditional storytelling, wool weaving and wood carving.
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Tourism staffing not meeting demand for summer travel, says RBC report

Tourism staffing not meeting demand for summer travel, says RBC report

According to economists, Canada’s travel industry is down 177,000 workers.
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Disruptive actions like blocking highways are needed to pressure the provincial government on climate, Save Old Growth protester says

Disruptive actions like blocking highways are needed to pressure the provincial government on climate, Save Old Growth protester says

As he saw Premier John Horgan fail to keep promises to protect old-growth forests, North Van resident Ben Holt joined the group to bring more attention to the issue
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National Indigenous Peoples Day: What it is and why it's June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day: What it is and why it's June 21

Tuesday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 in Canada.
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