News — Page 54
B.C. Eyes New Hydro Dams to Meet 50% Power Demand Surge
The province will evaluate a Site E dam on the Peace River and potential generation near Bute Inlet as part of plans to increase...
B.C. Re-tenders George Massey Tunnel Project After Talks Collapse
The province has cancelled its agreement with the construction consortium and is opening bidding for the $16-billion replacement tunnel...
Metro Vancouver Strike Ends After One Day, No Deal Yet
Outside workers called off full-scale job action but restricted hours continue at 30 regional parks as union and employer remain at...
B.C. Elder Loses Over $60,000 in Online Romance Scam
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a B.C. senior shares her story of losing more than $60,000 to a romance scam after warnings from...
SOULRISE Music Festival Lands at Ambleside Park Aug. 29
West Vancouver's waterfront hosts a Canadian debut of ÆDEN, the audiovisual experience by Coachella headliner Anyma, plus melodic techno...
BC Place's Past: From Lumber Yards to the 2026 World Cup
Before BC Place hosted the FIFA World Cup, the False Creek site was full of railways and lumber yards. Archival photos trace the...
Power Demand Surge Pushes B.C. to Consider New Hydroelectric Dams
BC Hydro projects 20% electricity demand increase by 2030; two potential dam sites now in early consideration stages.
Kitsilano Showboat Launches Free Summer Concert Series Wed June 17
Opening night features Vancouver Concert Band Society; over 80 groups performing across 50 nights through August 23.
B.C. Fires European Contractor for George Massey Tunnel
Province terminates Cross Fraser Partnership deal, moves to new procurement process; major construction now targeted for 2027.
Iranian Film Offside Screens Outdoors at Lonsdale Quay June 25
Deckchair Cinema hosts Jafar Panahi's 2006 comedy about women defying stadium ban; free admission by donation, live music, concessions.
Metro Vancouver Outside Workers Strike After Contract Talks Stall
More than 700 regional district workers walked off the job Monday after weeks of job action; mediation with Labour Relations Board underway.
Surrey Jazz Trumpeter's Benefit Concert Funds Juilliard Dream
Hugh Penner, first Canadian jazz student accepted to Juilliard, stages fundraiser June 26 in Fleetwood; $300K scholarship doesn't cover...
