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
DFO investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver
Parts of Vancouver's harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in "Vancouver, Canada," it's not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.
CBC | British Columbia News
'Prolonged atmospheric river' brings heavy rain to B.C. coast
Rainfall warnings have been announced for parts of B.C.'s coast, with the heaviest rain expected on Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. Environment Canada says localized flooding is possible.
CBC | Canada News
N.L. restaurants being squeezed, say loan guarantee program no use
Last spring, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a loan guarantee program for restaurants — but so far, no businesses have tapped into it.
CBC | Canada News
Fisheries officials investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver
Parts of Vancouver's harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in "Vancouver, Canada," it's not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.
: BC
B.C. says it has recruited more than 400 U.S. health-care professionals to province
As of January, the province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in B.C., including in remote and rural regions.
: BC
Man dead at Maple Ridge home after people report woman screaming
First responders were called to 238th Street and 110th Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Monday night after people reported hearing a woman screaming.
: Canada
N.S. RCMP issues more cannabis tickets as crackdown on First Nations stores continues
Police allege hundreds of cannabis items had been packaged to resemble 'ordinary' products, such as candy, potato chips, cookies, chocolate bars and cereal.
: Canada
Investigation clears Toronto police officers involved in Umar Zameer trial
Zameer was cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer two years ago after initially being charged with first-degree murder.
Vancouver Sun
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Vancouver Sun
Tilda Swinton on fashion: 'If anything, it's becoming more and more important'
In fashion, there's no quieter luxury than couture. Read More
The Province
Canucks Live: Let’s all boo Matthew Tkachuk, maybe Elias Pettersson, too | Draft prospects ranked
Welcome to Canucks Live. Here we'll highlight some of the news that drops daily about the Canucks. Come back throughout the day as we update with all the news you need to know. If you haven't done so already, sign up for our Canucks Report to get our stories delivered to your inbox every day. Read More
The Province
Canucks Preview: Are Panthers the elixir for Elias Pettersson to finally find the net?
These aren't those Florida Panthers. Read More
Deja Voodoo’s Gerard Van Herk on coelacanths, sociolinguistics, and silly rhymes
"I found teaching easy because university students are way less scary than drunk bar audiences."
Nominations for the 29th annual Golden Plates Awards are now open
Your favourite restaurants deserve your love (and your nominations).
BBC News
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
BBC News
Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call ‘extrajudicial’
Defence official tells Congress that 47 alleged drug-trafficking vessels have been struck since campaign began.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Starmer, Zelenskyy urge ‘focus’ on Ukraine as Iran war diverts attention
As leaders of Ukraine and UK meet, Turkiye's top diplomat reiterates his country's offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks.
