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Venice is considering raising and expanding its visitor access fee, potentially using demand-based pricing to manage peak-day crowds and fund upkeep.
Six people were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision involving a tow truck and bus on Granville Street Bridge; one person suffered life-altering injuries.
Icelandair’s ranking of colourful autumn walks placed Algonquin Provincial Park fourth, La Mauricie National Park ninth and Cape Breton Highlands National Park 10th.
A tow truck, a TransLink bus and two cars were involved in the Sunday evening collision, which temporarily closed the bridge in both directions.
Port of Vancouver freight volumes rose three per cent in the first half of 2026 as record grain and crude oil exports shifted toward non-U.S. markets.
The Port of Vancouver handled record cargo in the first half of 2026 as grain and crude oil exports rose, while vehicle shipments increased 10 per cent.
Vancouver’s first week of fall brings concerts, sports, food festivals, markets, family activities and seasonal events across the city and region.
The union revised a claim about a 23-year low in violent crime after questions from CTV News, while 2026 first-half data show violent crime rose six per cent year over year.
Delayed seeding, harvest-time rain, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, trade uncertainty and transport bottlenecks are adding pressure on Prairie farmers.
A provincial court judge ordered Vancouver to let seven municipal election candidates display both English and Chinese names on the ballot.
Vancouver’s municipal ballot includes 130 candidates for mayor, council, park board and school board positions, with advance voting beginning Oct. 3 and election day set for Oct. 17.
Popurri by Plastik Theatriks won Best of the Fest as Vancouver Fringe also named award recipients and six final-night holdover performances.
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