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ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Canucks’ Slump: What’s Messing Things Up?
Three quarters through the 2024-25 NHL season, it’s safe to say that the Vancouver Canucks have not repeated the impressive first half of their previous season. In the 2023–24 season, The Canucks were Pacific Division champions, finishing with a record of 50-23-9 (wins-losses-overtime losses) and 109 points. Vancouver made the playoffs for the first time since 2020, when they were eliminated in the second round, four games to three against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Metro Vancouver To Launch Governance Review After Recent Spending Comes To Light
At a Jan. 17 mayor’s committee meeting, Mike Hurley, the Burnaby mayor and Metro Vancouver Board chair announced an upcoming governance review of Metro Vancouver to “explore the way the Metro Vancouver Board makes decisions, receives and shares information, and any potential efficiencies that could be explored through provincial legislation.” The review came in response to concerns regarding Metro Vancouver’s recent spending decisions.
The VSB To Lose Millions? BC Supreme Court Lowers Rent On Property Owned By The School Board
After a BC Supreme Court ruling that reduced lease payments for Kingsgate Mall, the Vancouver School Board is set to lose millions in annual rental income. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle over the fair market valuation of the property, which has been ongoing since 2017.
BC Sees Massive Snow Dump
At the beginning of February, the Lower Mainland received a massive snow dump, providing welcome relief to skiers following a subpar season last year — but leaving drivers with sub-optimal conditions.
Vancouver’s Upcoming Concerts In 2025
Last year, Vancouver saw visits from many popular artists, including Taylor Swift, Don Toliver, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. However, if you were disappointed that you couldn’t make it to any of them then, you’re in luck! This year, more big-name artists have already announced shows in Vancouver.
2025 Invictus Games Ceremonies Take Place In Downtown Vancouver
The 2025 Invictus Games kicked off on Feb. 8 in Vancouver, with a spectacular opening ceremony at BC Place Stadium, featuring performances by artists Katy Perry, Roxane Bruneau, Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Jan. 6 US Capitol Rioter Arrested In Whistler
Anthony Vo was convicted and sentenced to nine months in jail for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US capitol. Instead of reporting to jail, he decided to leave the US and come to Canada to seek asylum. On Jan. 6, exactly four years after the US Capitol riot, he was arrested in Whistler. He was later pardoned by Trump and left Canada to go back home to the US.
BC Teen Has Caught Canada’s First Case Of Bird Flu
On Nov. 9, BC’s first ever case of bird flu – also known as avian flu or avian influenza A(H5N1) – was recorded and confirmed. BC health officials have been conducting an ongoing investigation, but have not yet been able to determine how the teen contracted the virus.
Vancouver May See White Christmas
Dreaming of a white Christmas may prove worthwhile this holiday season. BC residents can expect a La Niña weather pattern this winter, which will bring below-average temperatures, low-elevation snowfall, and higher precipitation levels.
Surrey Schools Face Capacity Crisis
Facing a rapidly growing population, Surrey schools are struggling. Students must contend with chronic overcrowding, learn in portables, attend class at irregular times, and make do with limited course-selection options. District officials have urged the province for billions in new funds, but funding commitments have yet to meet their demands.
Canucks Face Early Challenges: Can They Regain Control of the Pacific?
The Vancouver Canucks have had an eventful start to the 2024–25 National Hockey League (NHL) season. With Thatcher Demko's lengthy knee injury still casting a shadow over the team, among other hardships affecting the Canucks' performance, Vancouver fans have been left questioning whether the team can replicate last season’s success.
The Life of John Horgan
Former BC Premier John Horgan died at the age of 65 on Nov. 12 in Victoria, following his third battle with cancer. From modest beginnings to multiple political achievements, Horgan led a remarkable life.
The End Of An Era: Taylor Swift Concludes Record-Breaking Tour In Vancouver
There’s glitter on the floor after the party, or more specifically, after Taylor Swift ended her multi-million dollar The Eras Tour in Vancouver in early December. The final shows marked the end of the pop culture spectacle which spanned 149 shows over five continents, and became the first tour to gross over a billion dollars.
For Sale: Vancouver Whitecaps Owners Look to Sell Club
On Dec. 13 the Vancouver Whitecaps ownership group, made up of Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett, and Steve Nash, announced that the club is for sale.
Holiday Events in Vancouver
This December, Vancouver is bustling with a variety of fun holiday events that anyone can experience!
A New and Hopeful Season For the Canucks
Last season, Rick Tocchet joined the Canucks as their 21st head coach. At the time, the Canucks were ranked 22nd in the National Hockey League (NHL) and had been consistently losing games. Tocchet was seemingly able to turn the team around, with them coming close to the Stanley Cup last year.
Premier Eby Announces Reversal of Consumer Carbon Tax
BC Premier David Eby announced on Sept. 12 that he will end the BC consumer carbon tax if the federal government scraps the legislation that requires provinces collect the tax.
BC Mayors Demand Federal and Provincial Focus on Mental Health Crisis
A coalition of British Columbia’s Mayors and other public figures got together to call attention to the increasingly problematic dual crises of mental health and public safety in the Metro Vancouver area. Attention was drawn to this issue after a violent incident on Sept. 4, when man was attacked and killed on the streets of Vancouver by a 34-year-old White Rock resident with a history of mental health issues and over 60 documented contacts with police.
British Columbians and Hamberites Cast Their Ballots
On Oct. 28, the BC NDP won the 2024 BC provincial election. The party, led by incumbent premier David Eby, won by 44.9 per cent of the popular vote, winning 47 seats overall. The voter turnout was 57.5 per cent. Judicial recounts were announced for the Surrey-Guildford and Kelowna Centre ridings—if the winner of these ridings are unchanged after the judicial recounts, the BC NDP will be able to form a majority government with 47 seats.
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation at Risk of Closure
In December of 2023, mayor Ken Sim proposed the idea of dissolving the Vancouver Parks Board midterm and transferring its responsibilities to the city council. The Parks Board was opposed to this idea and pushed back with legal action.