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Vancouver-Born Artizia Explodes into Global Success
The Vancouver-based brand, Aritzia, was created in the Hills Department Store in 1984, and since then, has blossomed into an internationally sought-after retailer.
Indigenous-Led Olympic Bid Could Bring the winter Games Back to Vancouver in 2030
The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have announced the first-ever Indigenous-led Olympic bid, proposing the 2030 Winter Olympics be brought to Vancouver.
Vancouver’s Upcoming Development Projects
Despite delays to project timelines due to COVID-19 pandemic protocols, Vancouver’s developmental committees have been actively planning and carrying out numerous projects.
Tiny Shelters for Homelessness
The City of Vancouver is piloting the construction of a ‘tiny shelter’ project in the False Creek Flats, anticipated to open by the fall of 2022.
BC’s Extreme Weather
With rising sea levels, heavy winds and rainfalls, the usual weather in BC has taken a drastic turn as the Climate Crisis takes its toll on the province.
Flooding in BC
Extreme rain resulted in floods, landslides, mudslides, damage to agriculture and huge loss of farm life, along with four confirmed deaths.
Transportation Demands: The Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Project is a westward extension to the Millennium Line.
Formula E Racing Comes to Vancouver
Since the departure of Champ Car, an international racing series, in 2004, Vancouver’s motorsports community has remained relatively quiet.
Outlook: Ski Season 2021/22
With winter right around the corner, the local mountains are getting ready for the upcoming ski and snowboard season.
Five Holiday Attractions Around Vancouver
As winter approaches, Vancouverites may be wondering what festive activities are open this year.
“This is their home, their history, and their heart.” Inside the Fairy Creek Protests
Since August 2020, Indigenous land defenders have been at “River Camp” and “Fairy Creek HQ” on Vancouver Island peacefully protesting old-growth logging.
ANALYSIS: Looking Back: 1985 Logging Blockade on Athlii Gwaii
At the beginning of October 1985, logging on Haida Gwaii dramatically increased, threatening the native environment and culture. This sparked an outrage of the locals, banding together to block the logging roads on Athlii Gwaii.
ANALYSIS: Debunking COVID Conspiracies
Conspiracy theorists, blinded by fear, not only believe the theories but spread them to others. Many would agree that the spreading of false information is a pandemic in itself.
Employment Across BC
“If B.C.’s job market were real estate, you could call it a buyers’ market,” states CTV News reporter Yvonne Raymond. The continuous job creation among Vancouver citizens has increased consequentially
“In a democratic government, this should not be allowed”: Critics Blast Information and Privacy Law Changes
On October 18, the BC NDP government introduced Bill-22, a series of major amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, quickly admonished by transparency advocates
Vaccine Passport Implementation
On August 23, the government of British Columbia announced that by September 13, all British Columbians over the age of 12 needed to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to access events, services and businesses such as restaurants, concerts, and gyms.
A Look into the Effect of COVID-19 on BC’s Economy
Despite the many challenges imposed on BC by this pandemic, its economy has fared considerably well.
The Opioid Crisis
The Opioid Epidemic is the issue of the misuse and addiction of drugs that has been plaguing British Columbia since the 1990’s .
COVID-19’s Fourth Wave Sweeps Across British Columbia
The new Delta variant, which is twice as contagious and pathogenic as previous variants, is surging in cases; doubling every eleven days in some countries and quickly filling up hospitals.