One month after the B.C. Supreme Court authorized a class action against one of the world’s largest vape brands, it is now appealing the decision. In July, a class action was authorized against Juul and Altria, which is the parent company of Philip Morris USA. The decision indicated that the...
A B.C. band has made international headlines after winning a global title. The Simon Fraser University pipe band recently took home first place at the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland — the first time a Canadian band has won in 17 years. “This year’s World Championships...
We’ve known for over a year that the lack of Canadian and B.C. visitors to regions like Bellingham has seen a huge impact, but a new report from the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Border Policy Research Institute has dug into it a little deeper. A survey from both agencies looked...
Back-to-school season is here, which means Canadians from coast-to-coast are gearing up for a busy September. Millions of students are looking for value when it comes to back-to-school shopping and trying to stick to a budget throughout the year. The good news is it only takes a few simple changes...
Relief at the pumps is coming to an end next month, meaning Canadians could soon start paying more to fill up on gas. The federal government’s temporary pause on the fuel excise tax is set to expire on Sept. 7, meaning the tax will return to its full rate on Sept. 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney...
New workplace technologies are reshaping how Canadians work, collaborate and advance their careers. And for many working in tech and business roles, having the latest tech tools is only half the battle. They’re finding that true success comes down to something simpler: having the right skills and...
Canadians travelling to Indonesia are being warned to be extra careful when travelling to the popular tourist destination. The Government of Canada recently updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, warning Canadians of two deadly earthquakes that struck the country on Friday, Aug. 14. “A...
For one Canadian, the weekend no doubt ended on a high note after scoring a major lottery win. While most of us are battling the Monday blues, one Canadian is kicking off the week a whole lot richer after the most recent lottery draw. The Lotto 6/49 draw took place on Saturday, Aug. 15, and the...
With the recent announcements that Love Is Blind and Summer House are both getting a Canadian version next year, we couldn’t help but think about what other popular reality TV shows should make their way north of the border. After all, plenty of beloved shows have already gotten the Canadian...
Another prolonged period of early closures is planned for Oakridge-41st Avenue Station on SkyTrain’s Canada Line to accommodate ongoing construction. As part of the major project to improve the station’s accessibility and circulation capacity, it will close early at 11 p.m. from Aug. 24 through...
Like millions of Canadians, you probably turn to your bank for financial advice. But can you really trust recommendations from “advisors” that are influenced by compensation structures, incentives, or sales targets? Oftentimes, this sort of advice has a way of limiting choices and quietly shaping...
Written for Daily Hive Urbanized by Hashim Arthur, the chief operating officer for Coldwell Banker Canada. ---------------------------------------- Open your phone on any given morning, and Canada’s housing market could be crashing, recovering, stabilizing, or somehow doing all three at...
Next time you’re at a hardware store shopping for power tools and paint supplies, you could potentially bump into a former Prime Minister and his pop star girlfriend. This weekend, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were captured on camera dancing down the aisles of a Home...
While passing the sign for Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! on a highway in Quebec, drivers and passengers are likely to do a double-take. On Monday, the Government of Canada joined in on the fun, putting the uniquely named Quebec municipality in the spotlight on social media. “What’s the funniest town in...
It’s no secret that Canada’s healthcare system is a little bit overwhelmed. One in six Canadians doesn’t have a family doctor, and less than half are able to see a primary care provider on the same or next day. Emergency rooms, which are also short-staffed, are getting clogged up with both...
Canada, as we know, is the second-largest country in the world with over 9.9 million kilometres to explore, and the best part is that there are numerous ways to trek it from coast to coast. Road trips can be a blast, but with gas prices putting such a huge dent in our wallets these days, you might...
A former Vancouver resident is attempting a mighty feat: he is attempting to walk around the world and set a new record. Kristians Kārkliņš, a Latvian who lived in Vancouver on a working holiday visa in 2025, started this mission on March 29 in Perth, Australia. His first leg of his journey was...
Canada is sitting on top of the flag football world this weekend. The Canadian women’s team entered this weekend’s IFAF Women’s Flag Football World Championship in Germany looking to make some noise, and they accomplished more than that. Canada lined up against the three-time defending champion...
We’re heading toward the end of August, and there are so many fun things to do around Vancouver! Plan your week with our rundown of 20 great events happening around town from Aug. 17 to 23, including the PNE Fair, a fireworks festival, epic concerts, and more. Be sure to view our Listed section...