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B.C. home sales down in May, with rising mortgage rates and weak labour market

The B.C. Real Estate Association says home sales on the Multiple Listing Service System in May reached just short of 6,800 units, down two per cent from the same period in 2025.

10th grey whale found dead off B.C. coast in 2026

Of the 10 whales discovered this season, three were found dead in a span of two weeks last month near Haida Gwaii, another four bodies were discovered in April near Vancouver Island.

Toronto airport expansion plan won’t be released during consultations: port authority

Officials with Toronto Port Authority say no expansion plan for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has been finalized or would be released before consultations end on July 24.

Spring stench expected to persist during Revelstoke wastewater treatment plant upgrades

Upgrading the Wastewater Treatment Plant is not a quick task, says Revelstoke, B.C., Mayor Gary Sulz. He expects the associated smell to dissipate by the end of the summer.

Bear wandering around with pipe stuck on head rescued by conservation officers

The B.C. Conservation Service is not sure how the yearling got its head stuck in a stove pipe, but adds it is an important reminder to call the service if you see an animal in distress.

Man sentenced in shooting at B.C. home of AP Dhillon says Bishnoi gang is threatening to kill him

An Indian national convicted of carrying out a Bishnoi gang extortion attack at the Victoria-area home of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon claims the gang has vowed to kill him if he returns to India.

B.C. court to allow Rossland magnesium mine to proceed without environmental assessment

The Record Ridge mine near Rossland, B.C., is set to go ahead without an environmental assessment certificate, with a B.C. Supreme Court judge rejecting a lawsuit calling for more scrutiny filed by local residents.

B.C. toxic drug deaths in April down nearly a third from same month in 2025

The B.C. Coroners Service recorded 119 deaths in April due to suspected illicit toxic drugs, down 32 per cent from 174 deaths in April 2025.

Concerns raised as cleanup, repairs temporarily displace unhoused community in Victoria

Outreach workers and many of the people living on Pandora Avenue support efforts to clean the block, but they say it could discourage people from using critical services in the area, including the supervised consumption site.

The stage is set for World Cup opening ceremony — and Canada’s 1st game

Toronto will host Canada’s opening ceremony at 1:30pm at Toronto Stadium, with Canada is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3pm.

‘You are weakening the voice of consumers’: Advocacy groups reeling after Ottawa’s funding cuts

Option consommateurs, a Quebec-based non-profit consumer advocacy group, is also sounding the alarm about the changes from Ottawa.

'Not just bike rides for fun,' B.C. anti-gang police say ahead of Nelson outlaw motorcycle gang presence

Nelson police say members from numerous outlaw motorcycle clubs and chapters are expected in the city and on area highways from Friday to Sunday, prompting increased police visibility and public safety planning.

Vancouver chef repurposes surplus food to help address food waste

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how one Vancouver chef is turning food waste into meals, see an award-winning photo of scientists working to save coral reefs and learn why there's so much backlash against AI data centres.

Potential new stadium sites emerge during talks to save Vancouver Whitecaps

The Whitecaps have been up for sale since December 2024 and the only known interest has been from a group backed by an American billionaire who want to move the team to Las Vegas .

Comox Valley residents come together to halt spread of invasive American bullfrog

A group of residents in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island are coming together to remove invasive American bullfrogs in local lakes and water bodies, with tadpole trapping workshops starting this weekend.

What to know about Canada's World Cup team

CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the Canadian team ahead of its World Cup opener on Friday in Toronto.

As World Cup boosts infection risk, Toronto and Vancouver aren't sitting on the sidelines

Public health officials in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare for an influx of measles cases and food-borne illnesses on top of heat events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration

Shaun Riddell, the CEO of SpaceDirt, says he was "blown away" by the awarding of the $500,000 contract, given the competition for the national grant. 

Surrey Police Board names new chair as police service gets leadership shakeup

The Surrey Police Board will name a new chair after a chaotic week that included the abrupt departure of the chief of police and the former chair's resignation in protest.

B.C. birth alerts class-action lawsuit leads to $66M proposed settlement

A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of people who were the subject of birth alerts, which shared private information without the person's knowledge, has reached a $66-million proposed settlement, according to class counsel.

Live updates: Bosnia-Herzegovina leads Canada 1-0 at halftime in co-host's opening FIFA World Cup match

11 books to read to get ready for the FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. To celebrate, here are stories about the game of soccer to celebrate.

World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at play

'The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fans

Ken Sim said they hope that businesses along the Granville Strip will benefit from more people coming to the area, watching the games and having a drink or a bite to eat.

Unique B.C. glass guitar found, seven years after being stolen

Stamati Charalambidis began sculpting in his late teenage years, but the idea to create a functioning glass guitar came from his friend.

BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption

BC Hydro says warm weather and FIFA World Cup activity could push spring electricity demand near record levels across the province.

Charges upgraded to murder in fatal Vancouver crash that killed senior

Tadd Bali is now facing one count each of second-degree murder and attempted murder, as well as two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

Metro Vancouver’s outside workers to start full-scale strike Monday

In a statement, the union said all outside workers at Metro Vancouver will walk off their jobs on June 15 and only workers needed to maintain essential service levels will remain.

Port Alberni’s workforce pivots from forestry to green construction

Known as the forestry capital of Vancouver Island, many of the residents worked in the industry at sawmills and in pulp and paper production.

Looking for FIFA World Cup watch parties in Metro Vancouver? Here they are

If you want to share the adrenaline flowing atmosphere future matches offer, here are some places in Metro Vancouver to catch the games for free.