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Burnaby not interested in turning Swangard Stadium into a regional sports hub

Burnaby not interested in turning Swangard Stadium into a regional sports hub

Most city councillors think the 54-year-old Burnaby stadium should remain community-focused, but one suggested redevelopment could be a better investment with a growing population.
Fort Nelson News closing its doors

Fort Nelson News closing its doors

After 64 years of delivering local news to the Northern Rockies and neighbouring communities in the Northwest Territories, the paper is shutting down.
B.C.'s Rifflandia festival to enable on-site cannabis ordering, pick-up

B.C.'s Rifflandia festival to enable on-site cannabis ordering, pick-up

New system marks evolution in how B.C. government regulates access to legal cannabis
Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

British Columbians would support a Major League Baseball franchise playing ball at BC Place
Vancouver mayor defends local FIFA secrecy

Vancouver mayor defends local FIFA secrecy

Seattle released key World Cup hosting contracts to the public earlier this month; Vancouver maintains confidentiality agreements prevent further disclosure around its hosting obligations
Student media 'caught in the crossfire' of Meta's Bill C-18 response

Student media 'caught in the crossfire' of Meta's Bill C-18 response

Student newspapers and a community radio station are being blocked on Facebook and Instagram as part of Meta’s response to the Online News Act
CFL's midseason report shows attendance up in B.C., Montreal and Toronto

CFL's midseason report shows attendance up in B.C., Montreal and Toronto

TORONTO — It seems CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has plenty to smile about at the halfway point of the '23 season.
Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

A new report from Statistics Canada says the return of live shows and events after pandemic restrictions revived the country's performing arts industry in 2022, with significant revenue and salary growth in specific sectors.
How British Columbians view the province’s top sports franchises

How British Columbians view the province’s top sports franchises

Post-pandemic, some of the province's biggest sports teams have fared better than others, Research Co. and Glacier Media polling show
Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.