A Vancouver Park Board motion proposes new restrictions on personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet following last month’s whale collision near Stanley Park. The proposal also calls for stronger safety measures near beaches and shoreline areas, though any official ban would require support from high

A new report from the Business Council of British Columbia says youth employment in B.C. has fallen to its lowest level since 2017 despite a growing youth population. The report says young workers are facing fewer job opportunities and rising unemployment rates. Source: Daily Hive #britishco

Starting June 1, B.C.’s general minimum wage will increase from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour. The increase is tied to inflation and also applies to several specialized wage categories. The province says the change is intended to help workers keep up with rising costs. #britishcolumbia #canada

A baby moose caused a traffic jam near Prince George after getting stuck along a concrete barrier on Highway 16. Drivers stopped to help, with one person carrying the calf to safety before it was reunited with its mother. via: val_j0hnst0n/TikTok #princegeorge #canada #moose #fyp #fo

Former federal MP Kerry Lynne Findlay has been elected the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party after a close fourth ballot victory over Caroline Elliott. Findlay replaces John Rustad and says her focus will be on tax cuts, economic growth, and reducing government red tape. #britishcolu

Statistics Canada says Canada’s economy stalled in Q1 2026 after shrinking in Q4 2025, meeting the common definition of a technical recession. The slowdown comes amid weaker investment, housing activity, and ongoing trade uncertainty. Source: CBC News #canada #recession #news #fyp

Conservation officers say a mother black bear was killed after several reported encounters with people at Golden Ears Provincial Park. Two cubs were also captured following the incidents. Source: Global News #mapleridge #goldenearsprovincialpark #bear #fyp #news

The B.C. government says updated costs for hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver are now estimated between $685 million and $729 million. The province says the figures include core event and essential service costs, while also highlighting projected economic benefits tied to tourism and

Hundreds of people attended the opening of Oakridge Park in Vancouver on Thursday, with long lines forming at the new shopping and dining destination. The first phase of the redevelopment includes luxury retail stores, Time Out Market Vancouver, office space, residential units, and part of a roofto

Former NHL player Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60, according to the NHL Alumni Association. The four-time Stanley Cup champion recently carried the ceremonial torch before a Montreal Canadiens playoff game. #montreal #canada #claudelemieux #fyp #news

New e-scooter rules are now in effect across Burnaby as the city tightens restrictions on where riders can operate. E-scooters are no longer allowed on major roads unless there is a separated bike lane or multi-use pathway, and riders must wear helmets and avoid using headphones. The updated bylaws

B.C. is moving forward with legislation that would require dash cams in larger commercial vehicles. Supporters say the cameras could improve road safety and help provide evidence during crashes and dangerous driving investigations. #britishcolumbia #canada #trucking #fyp #news

Vancouver really might be Adam Sandler’s favourite place to hoop at this point 😭 via: air_ayhab/IG #vancouver #canada #adamsandler #fyp #viral

Hundreds gathered in downtown Vancouver on Saturday to protest proposed AI data centres, raising concerns over energy use, environmental impacts, and infrastructure. The demonstration temporarily impacted traffic in parts of the downtown core. Source: Vancouver Sun 📸: Jason Payne / PNG #van

B.C. Conservative MP Tamara Jansen announced on social media that her newborn grandson’s name is “Charlie Kirk Jansen.” Source: CTV News #britishcolumbia #canada #charliekirk #fyp #news

A massive fire destroyed multiple barns in Abbotsford early Thursday morning, killing 165,000 chickens. One firefighter was treated for heat-related injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. #abbotsford #canada #chicken #fyp #news

Vancouver and Burnaby were both included in the 2026 Happy City Index by the Institute for Quality of Life, which ranks cities based on factors like quality of life, health, environment, governance, and mobility. Vancouver placed inside the global top 40, while Burnaby also made the international l

National Geographic named Kelowna one of its “15 Best Places in the World for Food Right Now,” highlighting the city’s wineries, farm-to-table culture, and growing culinary scene. The recognition follows Kelowna becoming Canada’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2025. #kelowna #can

Health officials say laboratory testing confirmed Canada’s first hantavirus case after a passenger linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak tested positive in B.C. Officials say the patient remains isolated and the public risk remains low. Source: Global News #britishcolumbia #canada

CCTV footage shows the moment a motorcycle collided with a vehicle near Scott Road and 71st Avenue in Delta, sending the bike flying into a traffic light pole. The rider survived and was taken to hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries after the crash. via: sarbraj.singh.kahlo