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A Fraser Institute study comparing economic performance from 1999 to 2024 found seven Canadian provinces among the 10 lowest-ranked jurisdictions, up from six in 1999. Alberta fell from seventh to 25th but remained Canada’s top-ranked province.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Loblaw is recalling a 350-gram box of President’s Choice English-Style Gingersnap Cookies because it may contain metal wire. The affected best-before dates are Feb. 8 and Mar. 14, 2027.
Vancouver’s overall Crime Severity Index fell to its lowest level since tracking began in 1998, police say, as several mayoral candidates questioned why the long-term figures were released during the final stretch of the municipal campaign.
Mayoral candidate Doug McCallum says he would rebuild the demolished barns and racing oval and seek to resume harness racing by fall 2027 if his side wins a council majority. His plan also calls for a long-term racing lease and a public vote before any part of the fairgrounds is sold or redeveloped.
The federal government has reportedly identified Vancouver International Airport as the first airport to pursue private investment under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan. The proposal remains at an early stage and could give First Nations investors a minority stake of up to 20 per cent.
BC Greens leader Emily Lowan says B.C. is again the country’s most expensive province for apartment and condo rents, though the party’s cited report briefly placed Nova Scotia first. Rentals.ca still lists three Metro Vancouver communities among Canada’s costliest rental markets.
Vancouver police say a woman posing as a friendly stranger used fake jewellery to distract an 87-year-old man and steal his ring in East Vancouver. The VPD is renewing its warning to seniors and sharing prevention advice.
Canada is urging caution for travellers to the U.S. and Mexico as tropical storms threaten parts of both countries with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and other dangerous conditions. Travellers are advised to monitor updates and follow local authorities' instructions.
The federal government has announced a $2-billion national heat pump rebate program. Eligible households may receive up to $10,000 based on income, but the program and online application portal are not expected to launch until early 2027.
Bayside Lounge in the West End will serve customers until the end of October, ending nearly five decades of business at its Davie Street location.
Vancouver police say overall crime has risen compared with 2025, while several serious offences are declining. The department says the city recorded a 2025 low in its non-violent Crime Severity Index and projects all three index categories will reach record lows by 2026.
Vancouver police say overall crime, violent crime and property crime rates declined from 2002 to 2025. The city’s overall and non-violent Crime Severity Index scores reached record lows in 2025, and the department projects all three index categories will fall to record lows by the end of 2026.
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