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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority estimates cruise activity contributed more than $1 billion to the local economy in 2026. Canada Place is expected to handle about 1.4 million passengers and 358 ship visits, with further growth and terminal upgrades planned for 2027.
The two-minute attraction opened Oct. 9 in a vacant unit by Entrance 6 and runs until Oct. 31. Visitors can bring a non-perishable food item for the Surrey Food Bank, with the mall matching each donation up to $5,000.
Vancouver police say two alleged residential break-ins in South Vancouver on Thursday morning are believed to be linked. A 64-year-old man has been charged and remains in custody ahead of his next court appearance on Oct. 15.
Six candidates are seeking the Surrey North seat in the upcoming B.C. election. The riding is currently represented by Conservative Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who won in 2024 by 1,159 votes. Candidates’ unedited responses are being posted online as they arrive.
Stormy the Ice Hog displayed a message about Metro Vancouver’s foreign homebuyers and the federal ban’s 2027 expiry during Thursday’s game against the Canucks. The policy’s effectiveness remains debated.
Surrey City Hall will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, and reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13. The city also directs residents to information on building services, holiday hours at recreation facilities and ways to report property problems or bylaw complaints.
Sixteen candidates are seeking six Maple Ridge council seats in the Oct. 17 municipal election. The candidates were invited to share basic profiles and explain their reasons for running, along with their experience, priorities and contact details.
Elections BC listed two Surrey candidates as unaffiliated over what OneBC calls paperwork technicalities. The party says it may appeal in court, while first-time candidate James Yaroshuk says he is continuing his campaign as an independent for now.
White Rock City Hall and municipal facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving Day and reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13. Many City services remain available online, and residents can report non-emergency issues or call separate numbers for bylaw concerns and public works emergencies.
Vancouver police say two suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged distraction theft targeting an 87-year-old man in East Vancouver. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.
Surrey Art Gallery’s Making Connections exhibition presents 11 works by artists with direct ties to Surrey, selected from more than 2,500 pieces in the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition runs until Jan. 31, 2027, with a free artist talk scheduled for Nov. 5.
BC NDP Leader David Eby campaigned in Surrey on Oct. 9, promising more doctors and nurses, new clinics and longer same-day appointment hours. The party’s plan would also speed training for qualified international medical graduates already living in B.C.
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