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CityNews Vancouver is a local news outlet based in Vancouver, British Columbia, covering regional news including politics, community issues, and current events. It reports on a range of topics such as business changes, Indigenous affairs, environmental concerns, and sports.
- 22 stories today
- 28/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Driver dead after pick-up truck crashes in DeltaA pick-up truck driver died after crashing into a water-filled ditch in Delta, with police investigating the cause of the collision.
- Small grocers embrace Ottawa’s national food security strategyIndependent grocers welcome Ottawa's national food security strategy, which includes $3 billion in investments to boost competition, support local produce, and improve affordability by helping small retailers compete with larger chains.
- Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisisCanada announces $100 million in aid for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip amid humanitarian crisis and settler violence, with total support reaching $500 million since 2023.
- Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of CanadaOttawa plans to introduce legislation to strengthen enforcement against imports of products made with forced labour, responding to U.S. concerns about Canada's enforcement of existing rules.
- Surrey police make arrest after two alleged bank robberiesSurrey police arrested a man after two alleged bank robberies in June 2026. The suspect threatened staff and stole money in both incidents, but no injuries were reported. He was charged with two counts of robbery and remains in custody.
- Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police sayA Texas shooting left one dead and nine injured, with the suspect dying after a police standoff
- Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House officialU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading efforts on the Gordie Howe Bridge project, which faced a delay in its opening at the request of the U.S. The bridge connects Windsor and Detroit, and the delay comes as Canada and the U.S. work to resolve outstanding issues. A White House official confirmed Lutnick's involvement since early 2026.
- B.C. boy fighting rare cancer receives support from hockey communityA B.C. boy with rare cancer receives widespread support from the hockey community during his treatment and palliative care journey.
- US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials sayUS and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, with terms including nuclear material removal and sanctions lifting, according to regional officials.
- Metro Vancouver outside workers picketing watersheds, protective services, warn full strike getting closerMetro Vancouver outside workers union pickset key facilities as full strike looms, with management offering mediation to resolve 17-month contract dispute.
- Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fundA federal judge extended the block on Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, with the government planning to scrap it amid backlash, though the fund remains frozen pending further court action.
- Will World Cup criticisms wash away once tournament kicks off in Vancouver?Criticisms about the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver include high costs and logistical challenges, but some believe positive perceptions may emerge once the tournament begins and teams perform well. The event is seen as an opportunity to promote Vancouver as a tourist destination.
- Facebook, Instagram go down globally – briefly – Friday morningFacebook and Instagram faced global service disruptions on Friday morning, with issues reported starting before 7 a.m., prompting users to use alternative communication methods.
- Statistics Canada reports household debt outpaced income in first quarterStatistics Canada reports Canadian households' credit market debt exceeded income for the sixth straight quarter, with debt-to-income ratio reaching 179.6% in Q1 2026.
- Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental messagePatagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, claiming her use of the name 'Pattie Gonia' could confuse consumers, while Pattie Gonia alleges the company is trying to silence an activist.