Plant-Based Products: Affordability and Accessibility Issues
By Veeno Dewan Vegetarian, plant-based diets may be growing in popularity each year, but some still claim they are an expensive lifestyle to follow….
News / Current Affairs
Why Teens are Vulnerable to Big Tech Social Media Platforms
Studies around the world have shown that heavy social media use among teenagers is becoming a serious problem, linked to mental health issues and poor physical health outcomes, including shorter sleep and higher rates of obesity.
Floor-Crossing Reveals Character Flaws In Our Politics And Makes Us All A Little More Cynical
By Nathan Cullen I’ve always believed that politics, like sports, doesn’t build character. It reveals it. There’s a fantasy shared by many of those…
Karen Reid Sidhu Takes Over as New Executive Director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers
Linda Annis retires June 30th after 15 years at the non-profit society’s helm
Canada’s Auto Deal With China–Implications And Outlook
Canada’s early 2026 auto deal with China will allow 49,000 Chinese EVs (Electric Vehicles) to enter the country at a lower tariff rate of 6.1%, down from the 100% tariffs added in late 2024.
Starchuk Will Clean Up Surrey — With Year-Round Free Waste Drop-Off And A New ‘Clean Streets Force’
Year-Round Free Disposal Will Make It Easier To Do The Right Thing — With a 48-Hour Cleanup Standard, a Clean Streets Force, and Full Cost Recovery From Illegal Dumpers.
BCBC Survey: DRIPA Leading to Significant Business Concerns
98% of Business Leaders Say DRIPA is Not Living Up to Its Promise to Provide Greater Investment Certainty in B.C.
Statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada
A statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
Global Unrest In 2026: Why Is This Happening?
We live in turbulent times marked by increasing uncertainty, doubt, distrust, and insecurity. The world is experiencing a multidimensional global crisis covering geopolitics, trade,…
History In The Making: Vancouver Welcomes FIFA World Cup 2026 To Canadian Soil
For the first time in history, FIFA World Cup matches are happening on Canadian soil, and Vancouver will be at the heart of it. In 2026, BC Place will host official FIFA World Cup games as Canada co-hosts the world’s largest sporting event alongside the United States and Mexico.
Why CUSMA Compliance Matters: Opening Doors for Canadian Businesses
On any given day, thousands of trucks cross the Canada–U.S. border carrying products made by Canadian businesses. Inside those shipments could be maple syrup from Quebec, auto parts from Ontario, seafood from Atlantic Canada, or specialty foods and consumer products from British Columbia.
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver Unveils Amphitheatre Concert Series Lineup At The PNE
From global chart-toppers to local emerging talent, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver transforms the PNE into the region’s ultimate concert destination this summer
Statement from the Mayor: Mourning the tragic loss in Tumbler Ridge
My heart breaks for the families in Tumbler Ridge who are facing this unimaginable tragedy.
Surrey Hospitals Health & Research Network
Closing the Research Funding Gap for Surrey’s Rapidly Growing Health System
Record-High Income Inequality In British Columbia
The income gap in Canada remains at a “record high,” according to newly released data, highlighting the growing divide between the wealthiest groups and those struggling with affordability—especially among young families. The richest households continue to hold the vast majority of Canada’s wealth, and that trend is growing.