A motion to prohibit overnight sheltering in certain Powell River, B.C., parks and public spaces and allow it in others was defeated on Tuesday night. “Since we had a shelter that closed in May of last year, 2025, the number of homeless people sheltering in parks has increased, mostly in forested areas,” acting Mayor George…
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., are set to be part of one of the most significant international scientific efforts in history. The Large Hadron Collider at CERN, underground on the France-Switzerland border, is home to the ATLAS experiment, best known for the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012. It shut down…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. government confirms that three residents remain living in a Granville Street SRO, despite the June 30 deadline passing. The government had said all tenants of the Luugat would be moved by the end of June, but also said no one would be evicted if there…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The man arrested in connection with a stranger attack at Kits Beach has been released after spending less than 48 hours in custody. Vancouver police said that they received several 911 calls on June 28, just before 2 p.m., reporting a man striking an unsuspecting woman in…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transit and poverty reduction advocates held a rally in Vancouver on Canada Day to call for the creation of a low-income transit pass. “It’s never been more necessary to have a pass that makes it more affordable for people with lower incomes,” Denis Agar, the executive director…
Vancouver’s cruise ship season is underway and is expected to be a record-breaking one, according to the industry. In July, 290,000 passengers are expected to hit the streets of Vancouver, with similar numbers expected in August. “Each cruise ship call to the port of Vancouver injects about $3 million into our local economy, so when…
CALGARY – Tyreik McAllister didn’t know much about the Stampede Bowl, but the Calgary Stampeders’ big-play returner donned a cowboy hat Wednesday and said he’s ready to find out more. The Stampeders (1-2) are at home Thursday to the Toronto Argonauts (2-1) in the Stampede Bowl, which was introduced last year to connect Calgary’s CFL…
By Susie Wall The Curator Team Posted July 1, 2026 5:00 pm Updated July 1, 2026 5:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 1, 2026 4:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Albertans can start applying today for $100 from the provincial government to help deal with the high cost of living. Premier Danielle Smith announced earlier this month that residents can get the cash…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 1, 2026 2:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting today. Most groceries are already tax-exempt, but the July 1 change means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged…
