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Vancouver’s Best Activities This Season
With the holidays approaching, Vancouverites may be wondering what they can do to enjoy the festive season. From ice skating to cute cafes, this city has everything you need to savour this winter.
City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
Where Hamberites Hit the Slopes: Top Ski & Snowboard Spots This Winter
With winter here and the ski season starting, Hamberites are headed to the slopes — from big destinations like Whistler to local mountains near the city. To prepare for the upcoming snow, students shared their go-to skiing/snowboarding destinations for the winter.
Canada Completes Controversial Ostrich Cull, Killing Over 300 Ostriches
On Nov. 7, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the euthanization of between 300 to 330 ostriches suspected of carrying H5N1 avian flu at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia.
Vancouver City Council Approves Projects for the Downtown Eastside
The Vancouver city council has approved a new set of policies aimed to enhance the Downtown Eastside (DTES), targeting four main areas: housing, local economy, wellbeing and public safety. These directives were put in place to address the many challenges the area has been facing.
Whale Death Toll Rises in Canada After Three Whales Died From Boat Strikes
Three whales were killed by boat strikes along the coast of BC on Sept. 18, Oct. 17, and Oct. 23. These whales were struck by a whale-watching vessel, raising concerns for the local whale population.
John Rustad Resigns as BC Conservative Leader
Amid dissatisfaction with his leadership, John Rustad effectively resigned as leader of the BC Conservatives on Dec. 4.
ANALYSIS | Until the End: The Whitecaps Playoff Run
On Sept. 13, the Vancouver Whitecaps’ (Caps) hard work in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season paid off. They were guaranteed a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, set to face the formidable FC Dallas squad in the first round.
Thomas Müller Brings World-Class Experience to Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps signed German soccer legend Thomas Müller in early August. Over his career, Müller led Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, where he scored five goals. He also won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with five goals and three assists. Müller has won 33 trophies, 13 Bundesliga titles, and two Champions League titles with Bayern Munich.
BC Records Its Second Worst Wildfire Season in History
This year’s wildfire season in BC was disastrous, with more than 1,362 fires and 886,348 hectares burned throughout the summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The season has not only left lasting damage across BC – it marks Canada’s second-worst wildfire season in history, rivaled only by the 2023 season.
Revenge or Rebuild: No More In-Between for the Canucks
As the Vancouver Canucks enter the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) season, questions are floating over Rogers Arena about whether the team is ready to contend, stay in the playoff mix, or slip into another rebuild.
VSB’s Bus Drivers See 25 Per Cent Wage Cut as Senior Staff Get Big Raises
Bus drivers and other employees contracted by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) had their wages cut by up to 25 per cent at the end of June as senior staff saw large salary increases of up to $66,000.
BC Student and Family Affordability Fund Facing Cuts
The Student and Family Affordability Fund, used for schools to afford essential student supplies outside of their budget, was cancelled by the BC provincial government in late August of this year.
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad Called to Step Down
On Oct. 21, John Rustad, the leader of the BC Conservative Party, was called on to resign in a letter signed by seven out of nine of the BC Conservative Party management committee members.
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement With BC Government After Weeks of Strike
On Aug. 29, the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU), comprised of over 95,000 workers across BC, issued a 72-hour strike notice.
From A to O: How Enzymes Could Save Countless Lives
As of Oct. 8, nearly 600 people in BC are waiting for organ transplants, according to BC Transplant. A pair of colleagues at the University of British Columbia (UBC) hope to decrease this number by improving access to the pool of organs available to patients.
FIFA World Cup 2026: What You Need to Know
Canada, the United States, and Mexico will all share a part in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aboriginal Title Ruling in Richmond Sparks Concern Among Local Residents, Other First Nations
On Aug. 7, the BC Supreme Court granted Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Tribes on 7.5 square kilometres of land in Richmond, and fishing rights on an adjacent arm of the Fraser River. However, the land in question is currently occupied by privately owned homes, sparking concern from the government, local homeowners, and other Indigenous groups.
Steve Rai Appointed Vancouver Police’s 32nd Chief Constable
Only days after fossil hunter Michael Trask's death, his biggest discovery was identified to be a new species. Trask and his daughter found the 85 million-year-old 12-metre long sea fossil nearly 37 years ago while searching for fossils at the Puntledge River in BC’s northeast.
A CAP-tivating Start For The Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a dream start to the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Currently standing first in the Western Conference, the Caps have posted an impressive 10-5-2 record (W-T-L), along with 35 points. Under new head coach Jesper Sørensen, Vancouver’s team is positioned to win its first-ever MLS Cup.