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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vancouver could soon have an army of electric scooters added to its streets in the near future. The City of Vancouver says it is looking for an operator to run an e-scooter system, much like its existing public bike-sharing program, which is …
Read More »Vancouver Canucks extend winning streak to 5 games after downing Ottawa
Elias Pettersson didn’t feel his Vancouver Canucks had their best showing Thursday, but that didn’t stop the fun of winning. Pettersson had one goal and two assists, Ilya Mikheyev netted two goals and the red-hot Canucks defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-2. The victory extended Vancouver’s winning streak to five games …
Read More »Multi-boat fire in False Creek renews questions about derelict vessel enforcement – BC
A dramatic boat fire in Vancouver’s False Creek on Thursday has renewed concerns about the management of vessels moored in the busy waterway. One person suffered serious burns when a trio of boats moored together went up in flames around 6 p.m. Two of those boats have since sunk. 1:42 …
Read More »‘Very nice guy’: Ed Sheeran delights Vancouver record shop with visit, concert tickets
It was prescheduled, but the carefully timed nature of the visit didn’t dampen its delight for staff, according to Beat Street Records owner Avi Shack. English singer and songwriting legend Ed Sheeran swung by the downtown Vancouver shop on Saturday before his record-breaking performance at BC Place that evening. Shack …
Read More »Flights delayed at YVR after Air Canada plane hits another on the tarmac – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Passengers were switched off two Air Canada flight after the plane clipped the wing of another plane as it was being pushed back from the gate, a spokeperson for Air Canada told Global News in a statement. The carrier confirms an Air …
Read More »Vancouver non-profit backing daycare which saw expansion rejected – BC
A Vancouver non-profit volunteer organization, Abundant Housing Vancouver, has voiced its support for a daycare that saw its application to add spaces for children rejected. Lisa McCormick and her partner own the Douglas Park Academy daycare on West 20th Avenue, with eight children enrolled at the licensed, multi-age centre in …
Read More »2 Vancouver Police officers hospitalized after crash with suspected stolen van – BC
Two Vancouver Police officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a suspected stolen van and a VPD cruiser, according to police. The suspect was taken to hospital as well, also with mild injuries. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Monday along Clark Drive at Charles Street but …
Read More »Vancouver mayor Ken Sim talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets ready to host FIFA 2026 – BC
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be bringing all eyes to Vancouver as the city will become one of the host cities in the expanded 48 team tournament. While we’re still three years out, Global’s Julie Nolin had a conversation with Mayor Ken Sim about what the city is doing …
Read More »Vancouver Canucks re-up with Winnipeg’s Jett Woo – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s Jett Woo has a shiny new contract with the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks announced they’ve signed the defenceman to a one-year, two-way pact. Financial details were not disclosed. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms …
Read More »‘First-of-its-kind’ report on B.C. sex workers outlines risks, calls for action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200 B.C. sex workers were surveyed for a report that outlines risks and needs within the industry. Those surveyed said they operate within the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island. Read more: Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of …
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