Following a December 2025 ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal, which determined that the BC NDP-led provincial government’s 2019 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) has immediate legal effect on provincial law — effectively requiring the entire legal framework to be...
Last year, the University of British Columbia (UBC) opened a fully autonomous convenience store at its Vancouver campus, offering a glimpse into the future of retail with no staff, no cashiers, no checkout lines, and no need for smartphone apps. Located inside the publicly accessible main lobby...
Major rehabilitation work aimed at improving safety, reliability and extending the lifespan of the Queensborough Bridge has begun, and drivers and commuters are being warned of some extended traffic disruptions in the area. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced that nighttime...
With B.C. Ferries down two vessels ahead of one of its busiest weekends, a local airline has stepped in to offer a potential solution for people wary of delays. Many people are expected to travel from the mainland to the island regions that BC Ferries services, but will have to do so without two...
B.C.’s economy is expected to grow by 1.2 per cent in 2026, according to an economic forecast report from Deloitte. This is down from B.C.’s real GDP growth in 2025, which was 1.7 per cent. “British Columbia is navigating a softer year, mainly because the forestry sector is still feeling the...
For many in Canada, grocery trips can easily eat up a huge chunk of their budget as prices continue to climb. However, one woman says she manages to limit her monthly grocery spending to an astonishing $160. Michelle Nijdam, 31, has been gaining a following online after she started sharing how she...
The Vancouver Canucks just did something not seen in over 50 years. On Thursday night, the Canucks clinched last place in the NHL after losing 5-2 against the Minnesota Wild. They haven’t finished a season as the worst team in the league since their second season back in 1971-72. This wasn’t...
Canadians who book with WestJet will soon need to pay an extra fee on certain flights starting next week. The Calgary-based airline stated in an email to customers Friday morning that, in response to rising jet fuel prices, WestJet will be bringing in a temporary fuel surcharge on all bookings...
Larry Campbell says the deeper he looked into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood over the past six months, the more he realized the scale of the challenge was far greater than expected — shaped by decades of policy decisions, evolving drug toxicity, and a fragmented system struggling to...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated a major milestone this week, marking 40 years since it first connected Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The airline commemorated the anniversary with a festive gate event on April 2 at YVR ahead of flight KL 682. ...
Applying to jobs is a whole job in itself. You could spend hours on your resume and prepping for an interview, only to receive a rejection from a hiring manager, sometimes without a sufficient explanation. A viral Reddit post may give insight into what’s going on behind the scenes when a hiring...
Vancouver’s newest entertainment venue, The Key, is keeping the good times going this spring with some epic concerts, and one of their most anticipated shows won’t even break your wallet. The Key Vancouver welcomes world-renowned DJ Maesic to the 1,000-capacity performance venue on Saturday, April...
If you’ve lived in or around the Metro Vancouver region for more than a decade, get ready to feel old thanks to a huge milestone Metrotown is celebrating. Metrotown, a Burnaby landmark, turns 40 years old this year, and a lot has changed since the mall first opened all the way back in 1986, which...
There are now additional details and the very first conceptual artistic renderings of the Vancouver Aquarium’s plan to overhaul its largest outdoor pools located at the southwest quadrant of the attraction in Stanley Park. As first reported by Daily Hive Urbanized last month, the aquarium will be...
It’s officially spring, and while it may not feel that way for many across Canada, Tim Hortons has just dropped its lineup of cold beverages, and it has us begging for warmer weather. Tim’s has introduced a whole host of new springtime sips at locations across Canada. Whether you’re an Iced Capp...
Costco Canada shoppers might want to check their fridge, as the warehouse club has just issued a new recall. On Wednesday, April 1, Costco Canada announced that it’s recalling a particular type of seafood sold at several locations. According to a statement shared online, the recall involves the...
If you’re heading in or out of Vancouver this Easter long weekend, be warned, you could be hit with some traffic delays depending on your route. According to the City of Vancouver, crews are completing repaving work on East 1st Avenue between Highway 1 and Boundary Road. Road closures are taking...
The Richmond Night Market is returning this month, and with it, it’ll be bringing the world’s first night market zipline, an all-new Trading Card Zone, and over 500 food items to try. The theme for this year’s market is “Little Wonder World,” which the market describes as a “dazzling,...
Even though the Vancouver Canucks have largely been losing hockey games, Marco Rossi seems content in his new home. “I feel good here,” Rossi told Daily Hive recently. “It’s a great city to play for. Teammates have been awesome, coaches, so I’m really happy to be here.” Even though Rossi is on a...