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Elder Abuse Reports Climbing as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Marks Risks
B.C. Seniors Advocate warns of steadily increasing reports; financial scams cited as most common form of elder abuse.
Classic Rock Trio Honeymoon Suite Plays Abbotsford Oct 30
Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart, and Harlequin headline Rogers Forum; tickets on sale Friday, June 19.
Metro Vancouver Shifts to High-Density Housing; Detached Starts Plummet
Single-detached house starts fell 60% from 2016 to 2025; apartments now account for 60–80% of new housing.
World Cup's first Vancouver match shatters transit records
Australia vs. Turkey on June 13 drew 1.03 million boardings—the busiest Saturday since the 2010 Olympics.
BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings on Sunshine Coast route
Hull repairs on the Queen of Coquitlam force the closure of two sailings Monday, with four more at risk.
Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate to full-scale strike
Over 700 union members walked off Monday after 17 months without a contract. Regional parks and greenways are shutting down.
First Men's World Cup match in Vancouver draws 52,000
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place as the stadium's new grass pitch impresses on its debut.
BC spongy moth traps target invasive pest before it spreads
Cardboard pheromone traps hang in Tsawwassen trees as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency hunts for the voracious invader.
Metro Vancouver growth targets set for 2027 review
Regional district launching growth targets update to reflect local priorities and regional planning goals through 2051.
Mission Memorial ER closes overnight due to staffing shortage
Emergency Department closes Sunday at 5 p.m. due to physician shortages. Service resumes Monday at 8 a.m.
World Cup debut draws minimal security incidents in Vancouver
Just one arrest and one ejection as 52,497 fans filled BC Place for Australia's 2-0 victory over Türkiye.
Metro Vancouver workers strike Monday over safety, pay
More than 700 outside workers hit the picket lines at Metro Vancouver starting at 7 a.m. Monday. Parks and water infrastructure face disruption.
