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'I learned diligence, perseverance': How a 90-year-old Vancouver man found comfort and purpose in running
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (1040+ words) Tips to age well from a 90 year old runner At the BMO half-marathon last month, Yul Kwon won in his category with a time of 3: 50: 33. He also came in last in his category. That's because he was the only runner…...
Energy reaches a fever pitch downtown Vancouver ahead of first World Cup match at B. C. Place
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (522+ words) Granville Street was heaving with fans Saturday enjoying the sunny weather before the first match at B. C. Place Stadium. Thousands of soccer fans dressed in jerseys crowded into Vancouver's entertainment district for some sunny pre-game celebrations Saturday ahead of Vancouver hosting…...
Roundup of climate and environmental news to June 14, 2026.
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (1045+ words) Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 8 to June 14, 2026. " The NOAA says El Ni'o expected to grow to "historic strength" " Climate scientists say 2025 reached 1. 37 C above pre-industrial levels " New bill would…...
Metro Vancouver says employee expenses down in 2025
22+ hour, 26+ min ago (301+ words) The highest paid employee at Metro Vancouver is Jerry Dobrovolny, who was paid $567, 338 last year, down $25, 078 from 2024. Metro Vancouver has released its 2025 statement of financial information, which shows employee expenses were down last year. The statement comes as unionized outside…...
Brian Minter: How can your garden survive extreme heat? First look to the soil
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (556+ words) Soil is perhaps the most critical element for all plants, especially in urban areas. After a cloudy, damp beginning, the inevitable warm summer weather of June will begin in earnest. As Greater Vancouver is already imposing serious water restrictions, we…...
Fans turn up at Canada Soccer House in North Vancouver to cheer on Canadian team
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (858+ words) Couples wore matching jerseys, and the No. 19 Canadian star Alphonso Davies " sidelined with an injury " was everywhere. The vibe inside The Shipyards in North Vancouver swung from roaring, anthem-singing highs to anxious silence and back to eruptive joy on Friday,…...
Photos: World Cup fans raise the roof at Canada Soccer House
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (173+ words) North Vancouver, BC: JUNE12, 2026 -- (From left) Nash Graham-taylor, 14, Levy Graham-Taylor, 11, Gus Taylor and Nadja Graham at Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC Friday, June 12, 2026. The venue was packed for a viewing party of Team Canada as they…...
Douglas Todd: Vancouver's 'exclusive' Oakridge Park mall evokes aura of an international airport
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (874+ words) The colossal new retail and housing development dubs itself a "global shopping destination." Ads often mention it's just 15 minutes from Vancouver airport, where signs point travellers toward it. The free, opening-day champagne is no longer being poured at Oakridge Park's…...
Conversations That Matter: B. C.'s Oral Health Report
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (228+ words) Building a Sustainable Oral Healthcare System for British Columbia" outlines five areas where dental health care can improve. It's time to look inside the world of dental care in B. C. A new Oral Health Report" issued by the B. C. Dental Association titled…...
Avoiding FIFA chaos in Vancouver? Here's a list of traffic closures and when to skip downtown
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (856+ words) If you're avoiding the FIFA madness, here's a list of traffic closures and when you should skip visiting downtown Vancouver's stadium district If you aren't much of a sports fan and not particularly interested in getting stuck in traffic, you…...