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BC sets a new record with 2,511 toxic drug deaths in 2023
At the beginning of 2024, the BC Coroners Office reported 2,511 suspected deaths due to illicit drug usage — about seven deaths a day in the province. This statistic is the highest recorded number ever and a five per cent increase from 2022.
Broadway's Subway Extension
Originally scheduled to be finished in 2025, but delayed to 2026 due to problems with boring machines and poor ground conditions, the Broadway Subway extension is a project that has long been in the works.
REVIEW | Five Fusion Restaurants in Vancouver
While fusion cuisine has been around for centuries, it has recently become popular in Vancouver. Vancouver is known for its diverse and dynamic food scene, so it is no surprise fusion restaurants do well in the city. Here are five fusion restaurants in Vancouver you should consider trying.
A Guide to the Pronounciation of Musqueam and Squamish Place Names Around Vancouver
As the local government takes more and more steps towards reconciliation, signs in local Indigenous languages have popped up around the city. The vast majority of these are written in one of two languages native to the Vancouver area: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (also written as Hul’q’umi’num), the Musqueam language, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim, the Squamish language.
Surrey Police Board Replaced by Independent Administrator
On Nov. 16, the BC government suspended all members of the Surrey Police Board and removed Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke as chair. Former Abbotsford police chief Mike Serr was appointed by the province to act in the board’s place as an independent administrator.
What Has Ken Sim Done In His First Year In Office?
Ken Sim, a businessman turned politician, began his mayoral journey with a promise to bring a positive change to Vancouver. In his bid for mayor, Sim outlined a vision for the city that prioritized housing attainability, community safety and economic prosperity. However, his first year in office concluded with mixed results.
Third Year of Vancouver’s Fireworks Ban
2023 marks the third year of the City of Vancouver’s consumer fireworks ban. The bylaw, which was initially proposed by City Councillor Pete Fry, took effect on Nov. 1, 2020, and stated that “the sale and use of fireworks by the general public is no longer permitted in Vancouver,” with certain exceptions.
Candy Crush: Strike at Rogers Sugar Inc. Leaves Western Canada in Major Sugar Shortage
Workers at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver have been on strike since Sept. 28, which has led to a major sugar shortage throughout Western Canada.
Coyote Encounters in Vancouver
The past year has seen a large number of coyote attacks reported in Vancouver. This year, 993 of 1083 reports were in the category of sightings of approaching and following, and 90 coyotes caused injuries or sickness, bite accidents, pet attacks, death, aggression to humans, and showed defensive/breeding behaviour.
Top Holiday Events in Vancouver
This holiday season, Vancouver is filled with various fun and festive events to enjoy with friends and family alike.
Three People Stabbed at Festival in Chinatown
Around 6:00 PM on Sept. 10, a stabbing incident occurred at Vancouver's Light Up Chinatown Festival. The incident left three festival-goers injured.
Alarming Trends in Exclusion Discovered by BCEdAccess Exclusion Tracker
In 2022 – 2023, the Exclusion Tracker was released by the BCEdAccess Society, a charity that serves families of students with disabilities. The Exclusion Tracker has shown a staggering rise in these issues throughout the district by both teachers and students.
REVIEW | Six New Vancouver Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
In September, six new Vancouver restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide, rounding up the number of featured restaurants from our city to 78.
158 Unmarked Graves Found in Mission BC
On Sept. 21, 158 unmarked graves were found at St. Mary’s Residential School in Mission B.C. The graves were found as part of the 3-year plan declared by the Stó:lō Nation at the beginning of December 2021 to search for possible grave sites in Fraser Valley.
Condo Plans for 105 Keefer Street, Chinatown, Causes Uproar Among Locals
In Chinatown, construction company Beedie Living is pushing for a condominium project that has been met with protest from local residents.
Two Indigenous Groups Close Joffre Lakes Park
In late August 2023, the Lil'wat and N'Quatqua First Nations groups closed Joffre Lakes Park to conduct Indigenous ceremonies and traditions. Immediately after the park closed, the provincial government immediately sought an agreement with the two groups regarding land sharing.
Vancouver's Annual Aritzia Warehouse Sale
Every summer, Aritzia’s Warehouse Sale in Vancouver gathers a large crowd. According to Arizia’s spokesperson, Barbara Nguyen-Willeford, the 2022 sale brought in almost 100,000 shoppers. This year's Warehouse Sale was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
2023 Sets Wildfire Records
In 2023, British Columbia experienced its worst wildfire season in history. This season saw 2,229 wildfires, burning almost 25,000 square kilometers, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Best Summer Activities in Vancouver
Stuck in Vancouver with nothing to do this summer? Check out some of our favourite summer activity ideas to try with your friends.
REVIEW | Reviewing Food at the Richmond Night Market
The Richmond Night Market is the place to hang out with your friends, check out accessories like necklaces, key chains, socks, and claw clips, try your luck at carnival games, and taste unique and mouth-watering food.