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Analysis: major money moves needed from Transport Canada’s port authority review

Analysis: major money moves needed from Transport Canada’s port authority review

There’s little argument that Canada’s port authority system needs review. Transport Canada’s March 12 announcement kick-starts the first since the Canadian port authorities (CPAs) that run the country’s 18 largest ports were created in 1998.
World’s largest video game tournament DOTA 2 coming to Vancouver

World’s largest video game tournament DOTA 2 coming to Vancouver

World’s largest annual eSports tournament is at Rogers Arena from August 20 to 25
Today’s special: dinnertime disruption through meal kits

Today’s special: dinnertime disruption through meal kits

The business of delivering meal kits for customers to mix together and cook at home is aiming to cut into grocery store sales.
Port expansion's impact on bird populations concerns federal agency

Port expansion's impact on bird populations concerns federal agency

Environment and Climate Change Canada says Port of Vancouver's plan will affect wetlands, food availability for shorebirds
Richmond residents invited to community dialogue for local arts strategy

Richmond residents invited to community dialogue for local arts strategy

Richmond has a new arts strategy in the works and to launch its development, the city is hosting a community dialogue session Monday evening.
28 arrested at Trans Mountain terminal for violating injunction

28 arrested at Trans Mountain terminal for violating injunction

Some attached themselves to the gate after forming blockade, protesting Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
Fan website tracks Vancouver filming locations with 'sceneframing' photos

Fan website tracks Vancouver filming locations with 'sceneframing' photos

Everyone’s seen Vancouver in the movies. Whether it’s shrouded in sci-fi mystery or the backdrop for a soapy teen thriller, “Hollywood North” is where Vancouver takes a star turn.
A pop-up cannabis-infused dinner party is coming to Vancouver

A pop-up cannabis-infused dinner party is coming to Vancouver

As Canada gets closer to legalizing marijuana, the stage is set in pioneering spaces like Vancouver for high-profile cannabis-infused events to get the spotlight.

Metro odour consultation meeting re-scheduled

Meeting set for April 5, participants can register up to March 29
Dining Out for Life: Help others by enjoying a restaurant meal on March 22

Dining Out for Life: Help others by enjoying a restaurant meal on March 22

Doing a little bit of good is never easier than on the day Dining Out for Life takes place. That’s when restaurants in Metro Vancouver and all around B.C. donate 25 per cent of their food sales to the non-profit organization A Loving Spoonful.