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Falcon Wins BC Liberal Leadership Race
On February 6, 2022, former Deputy Premier Kevin Falcon was elected as the new leader of the BC Liberal Party, winning over 52 per cent of the vote.
Rebuilding the Vancouver Art Gallery, a Decade Later
Over 10 years ago, Vancouver Art Gallery staff voiced that the current gallery was too small and inadequate for exhibits. Now, in 2022, construction for a new gallery is underway.
BC’s New COVID Strategy: Treat It Like the Flu
Omicron has been seen by experts as milder, and as a result it is more difficult to tell if minor symptoms are COVID-19 or the common cold.
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.
Lululemon: A New Look for Team Canada
Lululemon made its debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as the designer of Team Canada’s uniform.
Snow More Winter Sports? Climate Change is taking its toll
Climate change may make it more difficult for locals to enjoy the various options available in the Lower Mainland and will affect the Olympic Games for years to come.
The Aftermath of the so-Called “Great Resignation”
Following the spring of 2021, people have been quitting their jobs by the millions, breaking records that haven’t been broken in two decades.
Roberta Bondar’s 30 Years Since Space
On January 22, 1992, Roberta Bondar lifted off from the launchpad and ascended into space, becoming the first Canadian woman and neurologist to do so.
Canada’s Rising Inflation
In 2021, Canada’s Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) rate grew at the fastest pace in 30 years, primarily driven by widespread supply chain issues.
Black History Month: February and Forever
The theme of 2022’s Black History Month in Canada is “February and Forever,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions made by Black Canadians.
Canadian Truckers’ “Freedom Convoy”
On January 28, a group of Canadian truckers started assembling in downtown Ottawa in protest of the vaccine mandate on land borders and all other COVID-19 related regulations in the country.
Quebec’s Proposed “Vax Tax”
In early January, Québec Premier François Legault announced that his government was considering taxing those who chose not to get vaccinated.
Unmarked Graves Across Canada
When several hundred unmarked graves were found on former residential school sites on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory and on Cowessess First Nation territory in mid-2021, public outrage ensued.
The Worldwide Wordle Craze, Explained
The seemingly simple online word game, “Wordle,” has taken the internet by storm and was recently purchased by The New York Times.
James Webb Telescope Launch
NASA’s James Webb Telescope (JWST) reached its destination, Lagrange Point (L2) on January 24, 2022, preparing to study the earliest stars and galaxies and analyze their emergence in the Universe.
