Canada's Wealthiest Families Buy HBC Charter for $18M
The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
Vancouver is streamlining patio permits for 2026, eliminating fees for small setups and simplifying applications to boost local restaurants and bars. Learn about the new rules.
Discover the must-see classical music concerts and events in Vancouver this December, from The Nutcracker to the VSO's holiday series. Plan your festive season with our guide.
A magnum of champagne served at the 1981 royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is set for auction in Denmark. Discover the story behind this historic bottle.
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
The King's Foundation is auctioning unique Christmas stockings crafted from Sandringham Estate curtains. Proceeds support the monarch's charity work. Discover this royal festive initiative.
Discover Vancouver's must-see live music events this December, from John Legend's anniversary tour to local indie shows and holiday festivals. Find dates and ticket info.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Vancouver's PNE is seeking corporate naming rights partners for the historic Pacific Coliseum and Agrodome venues. Learn about this landmark opportunity and what it means for Vancouver's entertainment scene.
Metro Vancouver's festive season begins this weekend with major holiday events. Discover the 2024 Shipyards Christmas Market and other seasonal attractions across the region.
Vancouver's Granville Street hospitality industry reports untenable crime levels, demanding closure of SROs after 6,641 emergency calls since 2020. Read the full investigation.
Discover Vancouver's vibrant choral music scene this holiday season. Our guide features must-see concerts from Elektra Women's Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, and Handel's Messiah performances.
A rare crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for over US$26 million at Christie's London auction. Discover the history of this imperial treasure.
Discover the brightest Christmas light displays across Metro Vancouver for 2025. Help us build our interactive map by submitting your festive home decoration!
Vancouver's beloved Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival ends after 33 years. Read about the community legacy and express your memories of this iconic event.
Vancouver's beloved Celebration of Light fireworks show is cancelled for good after 2025 due to a severe funding shortfall and rising costs, ending a summer tradition dating back to 1992.
The historic baseball from Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 World Series is going up for public auction. Discover the story behind this iconic moment.
Vancouver's Just For Laughs festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in February 2026 with over 100 shows featuring James Acaster, Michelle Buteau, and more. Get tickets now!
Kingston Police Service announces auction of confiscated property. Discover what items are available and how to participate in this unique public sale event.
Vancouver introduces temporary bylaws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, limiting street vendors and performers while allowing more noise. Fines of up to $1,000 will be enforced.
Shohei Ohtani's game-used bat from his historic 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has sold for US$300,000 at auction. The bat was used during his World Series home run against Toronto.
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island with heavy downpours expected throughout Saturday. Stay prepared for potential flooding.
A massive collection of UFO research spanning decades goes to auction in Vancouver, featuring eyewitness accounts of fighter jets chasing unidentified objects. Don't miss this extraordinary sale!
E.J. Hughes's 'Entrance to Howe Sound' sold for $4.8 million at a Heffel auction, setting a new record for a B.C. artist. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
A massive archive of UFO research materials, collected over decades, is currently stored in a Vancouver warehouse. Discover the story behind this unique Canadian collection.
Ontario court approves Hudson's Bay Co.'s auction of its historic 1670 Royal Charter with protections ensuring it remains in Canada and publicly accessible. Read about the unique bidding process.
A Canadian court has approved Hudson's Bay Company's plan to auction its historic 1670 royal charter. This landmark decision could reshape Canadian retail history.
Philippine authorities will arrest 18 suspects involved in a massive flood-control corruption scandal. President confirms major crackdown on government corruption.
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Petr Svoboda auctions his 1986 Stanley Cup championship ring, donating all proceeds to Maison la Passerelle charity. Read this inspiring story.
Vancouver city councillors are pushing back against Metro Vancouver's liquid waste management plan, citing concerns over costs and environmental impact. Learn about the debate.