General Information
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometre (15,000/sq mi), and the fourth highest in North America.
- Population: 675,000+ (City Proper)
- Area: 114 km²
- Coordinates: Latitude: 49.260833740234, Longitude: -123.11389160156
- Timezone: Timezone info not available
- Current Local Time: ailab
Latest Vancouver News
CBC | British Columbia News
Police did not intervene as Canada's most prolific voyeur was 'looking for more victims,' court records show
Saanich police watched but did not intervene for over a month as Canada's most prolific voyeur strode through businesses with a phone in hand while out on bail, in breach of bail conditions. Court records obtained by CBC News reveal that a Crown lawyer believed Yin Yeung Derek Chan was on the hunt for more victims in Fitness World and Value Village, where the voyeur had previously recorded hundreds of women and girls.
CBC | British Columbia News
B.C. families struggle with child care needs amid kindergarten gradual entry
Gradual entry has kindergarten students attending school for partial days before starting a full-day schedule. The idea is to allow kids and teachers a chance to ease into classes. But some parents are saying gradual entry into school is placing a huge burden on families in B.C.
CBC | Canada News
Police did not intervene as Canada's most prolific voyeur was 'looking for more victims,' court records show
Saanich police watched but did not intervene for over a month as Canada's most prolific voyeur strode through businesses with a phone in hand while out on bail, in breach of bail conditions. Court records obtained by CBC News reveal that a Crown lawyer believed Yin Yeung Derek Chan was on the hunt for more victims in Fitness World and Value Village, where the voyeur had previously recorded hundreds of women and girls.
CBC | Canada News
Business owners say Regina's tent encampment is hurting neighbourhood
The encampment in Pepsi Park has been steadily growing this summer, now reaching 70 tents and some 150 people. The city has moved to an outreach approach, rather than dismantling it. While some advocates call for more supports like showers and electricity, business owners say it's costing them.
: BC
Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing
The Edmonton Oilers' announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive body check to one longtime superfan.
: BC
Okanagan wine producers brace for U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol imports
B.C. wine producers are bracing for the latest blow to cross-border alcohol sales, with the United States set to ban most Canadian alcohol imports later this month.
: Canada
Are you willing to pay more to stand up to the U.S.? What readers told us
Global News asked its readers, 'Are you willing to pay higher prices or change brands in order to support the country's response to Trump's trade war?'
: Canada
Carney to hold joint press conference with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the meeting will focus on the countries' shared priorities, including deepening defence, economic and energy co-operation.
Vancouver Sun
The key to unite the right in B.C.? More focus on the economy, less 'culture wars,' Christy Clark says
The key to repairing rifts among the disparate factions that make up B.C.'s centre-right is to unite under one banner and build an agenda focused more on the economy, observers said this week, as ex-Conservative MLAs met in Surrey to hash out a path forward. Read More
Vancouver Sun
Metro Vancouver pumpkin patches: Here are 11 patches to visit this fall
They're here for a gourd time, not a long time. Read More
The Province
Wine Guy: Sipping unique with Moon Curser Vineyards
Billed as “the Okanagan Valley's most elusive winery,” Moon Curser Vineyards has always been a bit of an anomaly in the local wine scene. Indeed, the name Moon Curser is a tribute to the gold smuggling history of Osoyoos, and the East Bench winery has long played up its quirky and rebellious southern Okanagan style, with fun marketing and labels, tongue-in-cheek language, and unconventional (and amazingly diverse) grape plantings. All were on resplendent display during a recent taste through the winery’s current lineup, highlighted by these three bottles: Read More
The Province
B.C. Lions this week: Nathan Rourke says there’s room to improve, ‘myself most importantly’
We’re bound to learn a little extra about the B.C. Lions this week. Read More
Chutzpah! Festival announces the lineup for its 26th edition
In addition to dance, theatre, and standup, there's about to be a new panto in town.
A very successful first date inspired this wine pop-up
Anyone want to make out and split two bottles of wine?
BBC News
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
BBC News
Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it matters
The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
