Vancouver fast-food worker stabbed over free add-on refusal
Vancouver Police are investigating a violent daytime attack on a fast-food employee who refused a customer's demand for a free item. The incident highlights risks faced by service workers.
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Beat Winter Blues: 15 Self-Care Products for 2026
Discover 15 curated self-care products to help Canadians fight seasonal gloom. Our guide features cozy loungewear, wellness tools, and mood-boosting items for a better winter.
VPD seeks Range Rover in fatal DTES hit-and-run
Vancouver police ask for public help to find a white Range Rover involved in a fatal December hit-and-run on East Hastings. It's one of three unsolved cases since late November.
Police blame prosecutors for anti-Israel protest impunity
Toronto's police chief says Crown attorneys routinely drop charges against anti-Israel protesters, costing over $42 million. Read about the justice system's role in public disorder.
London Drugs closure deals blow to Eby's Downtown Eastside pledge
Premier David Eby's vow to revitalize Vancouver's Downtown Eastside suffers a major setback with the closure of the London Drugs anchor store, despite repeated warnings from business leaders about safety and losses.
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel Opens After Renovation
The iconic West Georgia Street hotel reopens as Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown following a full-property transformation, offering 303 upgraded rooms and enhanced amenities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canadian Downtowns Gutted by Crime, 19% of Businesses at Risk
A wave of street disorder and crime is forcing businesses to close across Canada. New data reveals nearly 20% of retailers say their survival is unsustainable. Read the full analysis.
London Drugs Shuts Down Vancouver Downtown Eastside Location
London Drugs is closing its store in Vancouver's Woodwards building, citing safety and operational challenges. The retailer is the latest business to leave the Downtown Eastside development.
Lapu-Lapu Day festival returns to Vancouver after attack
Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day festival is set to return in 2026 with a focus on community healing, following a deadly SUV attack at the 2025 event. The community looks to rebuild and remember.
London Drugs Closing Woodward's Location in Vancouver
London Drugs will permanently close its Downtown Eastside Vancouver store on February 1, 2025, citing persistent safety incidents and unsustainable financial losses. Read the full story.
Edmonton crime stats questioned amid social disorder rise
Lorne Gunter analyzes Edmonton's crime statistics, arguing that redefining crime as 'social disorder' and underreporting skew official figures. Is the city's progress real?
Vancouver Home Sales Hit 20-Year Low in 2025
Metro Vancouver's housing market recorded its lowest sales in two decades in 2025, with high inventory pushing benchmark prices down by about 5%. Will 2026 bring a rebound?
Winter Blues vs. SAD: A Psychologist's Guide
A registered psychologist offers practical tips to combat the January slump and explains how to distinguish common winter blues from clinical Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Ex-Director Questions Vancouver's Reconciliation Commitment
Michelle Bryant-Gravelle, Vancouver's former senior director of Indigenous relations, resigned in 2025, citing a misalignment between political words and actions on reconciliation. Explore the city's response and the ongoing debate.
Edmonton crime down, but safety fears rise over social disorder
While Edmonton police report a significant decline in crime rates, a new city report reveals residents feel less safe due to visible homelessness, encampments, and public drug use. Explore the data behind the perception gap.
Ancelotti's West Van Ties and Vancouver Hockey Woes
Legendary soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti shares a New Year's greeting from his West Vancouver home, highlighting his local ties. Meanwhile, Vancouver's professional hockey teams face puzzling home and road struggles. Explore the latest in Vancouver sports.
ABC Vancouver accused of 'cooking' crime statistics
Vancouver's ruling party, ABC, is under fire for using misleading citywide crime reduction figures in its year-end communications, despite having previously acknowledged the error. Discover the real numbers.
Iconic Vancouver's Sunrise Market Business for Sale
The family-owned Sunrise Market in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is up for sale. Learn about its legacy, the $4.5M business listing, and what it means for the community facing food insecurity.
Fog advisory for Metro Vancouver, near-zero visibility
Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel in Metro Vancouver due to dense fog Wednesday morning. Near-zero visibility expected until late morning. Commuters urged to exercise extreme caution.
Metro Vancouver's 2026 Polar Bear Swims Guide
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
Man arrested in Vancouver for threatening pedestrian with knife
Vancouver Police arrested a man on December 30 after he allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a knife while spray painting. Get the latest details on this downtown incident.
Missing Vancouver teen found dead, police say
Vancouver police have confirmed the tragic discovery of a missing 16-year-old girl. The investigation is ongoing. Read the latest details on this developing story.
Beloved Vancouver Bakery Goldilocks Closing in 2026
Goldilocks Bake Shop will shutter its Mount Pleasant bakery in March 2026, marking another loss for Vancouver's struggling restaurant scene. Learn about its legacy and the challenges facing local eateries.
Man slashed at Yaletown nightclub, Vancouver police say
Vancouver Police are investigating a serious assault after a man was slashed in the face at a Yaletown nightclub. Get the latest details on the incident.
Finding Mental Health Stability in a Ramen Shop Job
After a bipolar diagnosis and burnout, a woman finds unexpected peace and acceptance in a mall ramen shop. Her story challenges our ideas about success and work.
Montreal yoga teacher fights harmful beauty standards
A Montreal yoga instructor, grieving the loss of her sister to an eating disorder, is challenging toxic 'skinny culture' and redefining health. Read her powerful story.
Grandmother blocked from grandkids after son's death
A mother writes to Dear Abby after her daughter-in-law severs contact following her son's death, leaving her unable to see her grandchildren. Read the heartbreaking advice column.
Vancouver's Christmas & Boxing Day 2025 Openings Guide
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Vancouver hit-and-run kills elderly woman, driver sought
Vancouver police are searching for a driver who fled after striking and killing an 81-year-old woman on Rupert Street. The vehicle is a dark grey 1990s Volkswagen Golf.
Senior killed in Vancouver hit-and-run, police investigating
An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2025. Vancouver Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
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