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Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders
LONDON (AP) — An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management and a “complete failure” to protect babies at the British hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted…
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Davies, Crepeau to miss Canada's World Cup homecoming games in Toronto, Montreal
Canada's men's soccer team will be without some key players for a pair of friendlies in Toronto and Montreal. Captain Alphonso Davies and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau are both absent from the 26-player roster released by…
Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick in killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Tuesday that they won't pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner in the killings of his parents , actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were stabbed at…
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro ($1.
Carney wants private investors to run Canada's four largest airports
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants to see private investors take over operations at Canada's four largest airports — Toronto Pearson, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Calgary man arrested after threat on YouTube to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney
CALGARY — Mounties say a Calgary man has been charged after he allegedly made threats on a YouTube account to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say its federal policing division received information about the…
US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South…
University of British Columbia aquatic researchers receive $1M fellowships
VANCOUVER — Two University of British Columbia researchers are getting $1 million each for projects that study microscopic ocean organisms and toxic road run-off.
B.C. wildfires hit Indigenous reserves harder, human rights report says
VANCOUVER — A new report from British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner says Indigenous reserves are four times more likely to face wildfires than non-reserve communities in the province.
Ex-Federal minister Steven Guilbeault to continue his career with Fondaction
MONTREAL — Former federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault is becoming an executive adviser for an investment fund sponsored by a Quebec labour union.
Sally Field shouts out Canada and Michael J. Fox is honoured at Emmy Awards
Burnaby's Michael J. Fox honoured at Emmy Awards with Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his Parkinson's advocacy
Ottawa looks to spur investment with new tax incentives
The federal government has introduced a new tax incentive to spur business investment. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the "productivity mega deduction" during the Canada Investment Summit underway in Toronto.
Canadians travelling to Italy warned in new advisory update
Canadians planning to travel to Italy or already in the country are being urged to be cautious in the latest advisory update from the federal government. On Monday, Sept. 14, the Government of Canada updated the natural…
Rob Shaw: Finance minister has no answer for B.C.'s path back to balanced budget
Josie Osborne blames U.S. trade turmoil after premier promised declining deficits
Canada to be without Alphonso Davies again for upcoming matches
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies may be back in the starting XI for German club Bayern Munich, but don’t expect to see him playing for his national team anytime soon. The Canadian men’s national team has three…
10 companies hiring for hundreds of Vancouver jobs in September
September might be the perfect time to take a look at the available Vancouver jobs for the fall season and beyond. The good news is that there are numerous career opportunities in Vancouver for those seeking a fresh…
Catherine O’Hara honoured by ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ stars in touching Emmys tribute
It’s been just nine months since Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71, and stars came out to pay tribute to the beloved Canadian comedic actress at the 2026 Emmy Awards last night. During the awards show’s In…
Love it or hate it: The rise of AI staging in Canadian real estate
The role of AI is increasing in various realms of our everyday lives, and that includes Canadian real estate with the rise of AI-generated or virtual staging. Daily Hive Urbanized covers a wide swath of topics related…
August home sales down 6.9% as economic headwinds threaten market momentum: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threaten to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year.
Aging Massey Tunnel closed overnight this weekend for maintenance
The late-night closures on Friday and Saturday are needed for upkeep as construction continues on a long-delayed replacement tunnel
The best waiver wire finds in Vancouver Canucks history
The Vancouver Canucks will be keeping a close eye on the waiver wire when it opens later this week. According to Thomas Drance at The Athletic, the Canucks won’t be looking in the free agent bargain bin ahead of the…
B.C. judge builds delay into ruling in case that could worsen rural doctor shortage
B.C. can't compel foreign-trained doctors to work in rural areas without passing a law that protects constitutional rights
'That moment of gasp and joy': Arts Club plans the perfect Heist to open its new season
The play follows a team of four thieves and the mastermind who brought them together to steal a multimillion-dollar gem. Of course, things don’t go quite as planned.
Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s TEAM party stands out for opposing five mass upzoning plans
Opinion: TEAM is taking a different position on five mass upzoning plans that council members, regardless of party, unanimously approved
$4.4 billion worth of new condos sitting unsold across Metro Vancouver — and many aren’t small
The unsold inventory includes a range of sizes, with larger, two- and three-bedroom units making up a significant share of what’s still on the market
Opinion: Why are we still telling kids needles don’t hurt?
Tori Etheridge: As both a chronic pain expert and parent, I know how that story typically ends: disheartened health-care providers, emotionally spent parents and a terrified child who likely won’t ever want to face…
The stories behind B.C.’s fastest-growing companies
Commodity booms, corporate recoveries and deepening losses sit behind five-year revenue rankings
B.C. journalist, harassed by ‘cult-like’ China protest group, wins defamation payout
The group of up to 60 people distributed pamphlets describing their baseless claims that the journalist and commentator was a traitor and an agent of China.
Vancouver takes some civic election candidates to court over Chinese-character names
Vancouver's chief election officer says three candidates should not be able to use Chinese characters on their ballots
Two more plea deals reached in case of Penticton man killed in 2021
On Sept. 4, one of those accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea agreement. Now, the other two minors have also reached similar plea deals.
Owner of so-called ‘Hillbilly Houseboat’ speaks about invention
Emilio Gilpo says his so-called "Hillbilly Houseboat" is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park.
Vancouver group wants to bring WNBA expansion to Rogers Arena
Could professional basketball make a return to Vancouver? That’s the goal of a committee that is preparing a bid for a WNBA franchise. Three members of the committee — Bill Bakk, Jodi Evans, and Kevin Hanson — appeared…
Vaughn Palmer: Numbers contradict B.C. finance minister's optimistic tone
Opinion: An independent, public review of the Energy Ministry's 'arithmetic' error is needed. Not some internal review
Mayors to call on B.C. government again to address public safety
New Research Co. poll shows 53% of residents say areas in their community they actively avoid for fear of safety
Sedins make special appearance on CBC's 'The National'
It’s not every day the Vancouver Canucks get a 10-minute feature on The National, but that’s exactly what happened Sunday evening, thanks to Henrik and Daniel Sedin. It’s further proof that the Sedin name carries a lot…
High-risk sex offender barred from Vancouver neighbourhood moving to Surrey
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is issuing a warning to residents about a high-risk sex offender who will be living in the city. Skylar Wayne Pelletier is a designated high-risk offender with a history of violent and…
Canucks Notebook: Plaudits for new Isles captain Bo Horvat, new challenge for Brock Boeser
'It's a new chapter for our team, and as long as you're coming to the rink every day and wanting to get better, we can have a way better year' — Canucks winger Brock Boeser
B.C. summer travel pivots away from U.S. by land and air
Southbound land travel across four Lower Mainland border crossings is down while all travel between Vancouver International Airport and U.S. destinations is down for 19th straight month
'Way older' Boeser explains how he plans to mentor young Canucks players
It feels like just yesterday that Brock Boeser scored his first NHL goal in his Vancouver Canucks debut. Instead, it was nearly a decade ago. Now, the 29-year-old winger is surrounded by younger players looking to him…
B.C.’s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties
The British Columbia deficit forecast has grown by about $450 million to $13.8 billion, largely because of a "calculation error" on natural gas royalties.
Three Postmedia reporters named as Webster Award finalists
Postmedia reporters Kim Bolan, Sobia Moman and Dan Fumano have been named finalists for the 2026 Jack Webster Awards
Man charged in Mount Pleasant convenience store shooting
Vancouver police said that on Sept. 6, shortly after 7 a.m., they were called to a store near Main Street and 16th Avenue after a man reported being shot in the leg.
Canucks: Can Elias Pettersson find happiness amid rebuild reality?
'I just want to get back to myself and I haven't been that the last few years. I'm coming in with a fresh mind. The vibes are good. I'm looking forward to what's ahead' — Elias Pettersson
S&P/TSX composite closes higher as oil prices rise, U.S. markets end lower
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index recovered its earlier losses and ended in positive territory on Monday, while U.S. stock markets closed lower as artificial-intelligence stocks slid. The S&P/TSX composite index was…
Why a massive Japanese navy ship is sailing into Metro Vancouver this week
A giant Japanese navy ship is sailing into Metro Vancouver this week, and you can get up close at the Burrard Dry Dock Pier. JS Kashima, the flagship of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Training Squadron, will…
Business in Vancouver nominated for 2026 Webster award
Journalist Stefan Labbé's work nominated within the Excellence in Business Reporting category
B.C.’s new party led by Milobar gains 7th member as Donegal Wilson joins
Wilson said she did not plan to join the new party when she quit the Conservatives on Sept. 2 but found many areas of agreement with the other MLAs.
Man charged after Main Street shooting of beloved clerk at Vancouver convenience store
A 32-year-old man has been charged after a Vancouver shooting that occurred just over a week ago in Mount Pleasant on Main Street. According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the shooting occurred in the early…
Why Canada is moving closer to the European Union, and how it is doing it
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a new form of economic partnership with the European Union and both sides are talking about an agreement spanning multiple areas. Here's what we know.
Some Canadians could be part of Air Canada class-action lawsuit
Air Canada is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to properly assist passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Originally filed on Jun. 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of British…
18-year-old Japanese restaurant in Metro Vancouver announces closure
The beloved Richmond restaurant Manzo Itamae has announced that it will be closing its doors after an impressive 18 years of operation. “After 18 memorable years, Manzo Itamae Japanese Restaurant will permanently close…
Kawhi Leonard saga is finally over with return to Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is once again a member of the Toronto Raptors. Finally. After a summer of uncertainty, the trade is now a “done deal,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to…
Unique houseboat raising eyebrows and questions in Surrey
A camper trailer, sitting on top of a makeshift barge of 36 containers and some steel beams, is currently moored on the Nicomekl River by Surrey's Portage Park.
Canucks prospects: Big Brooks Rogowski shows fancy passing skills in showcase win
The 6-foot-7, 235 pounder sets up goals by Adam Novotny and Braeden Cootes in Vancouver's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken Sunday in Abbotsford
Best to wash berries before or after removing the stems?
Timing impacts nutrient retention, flavour and texture
Inflation holds at 3% in August as high oil prices not spilling over: economists
OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate held steady in August, suggesting higher energy costs have yet to spill over significantly into broader consumer prices.