Canada Urged to Tighten Immigration Controls

Despite sharp cuts to international students and temporary workers, a leading immigration policy group says Ottawa still cannot reliably track how many people leave Canada after their permits expire
Immigrants Wait Longer for Surgery in B.C.

New research involving more than 159,000 surgeries found immigrants faced longer waits for elective procedures, with racialized newcomers experiencing some of the longest delays
Don’t Make Groceries a Trade War Casualty

Washington has imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian products, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a dollar-for-dollar response beginning Sept. 8

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide.

Something profound is happening in Canada’s food economy, and most people haven’t quite grasped it yet

Something profound is happening in Canada’s food economy, and most people haven’t quite grasped it yet

A recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding Indigenous land claims has caused a significant level of anxiety across Canada

Renaming Canada Turtle Island only benefits Indigenous elites and their non-Indigenous sycophants

Local charity calls upon the community to give the gift of brighter tomorrows through annual holiday fundraising campaign

Ottawa's environmental policy will have detrimental effects on Canada's economic output over the long term  

Asian Cinema Takes Centre Stage at VIFF 2026

Vancouver’s 45th international film festival will bring 162 features from 76 countries to the city this fall, with a strong slate from Asia and Asian Canadian filmmakers
B.C. Child-Care Fees Highest in Canada

Five years after governments promised $10-a-day childcare, a new national study finds B.C. families are still paying as much as $52 a day, with the province lagging the rest of Canada on affordability
B.C. Tops Spending on Private Health Care

British Columbians spend more out of pocket and through private insurance on dentists, physiotherapists, psychologists and other health professionals than residents of any other province
Canada’s Americans Targeted for Votes

Americans with dual citizenship in Canada in high demand as voters in the November midterms
Tariffs and Price War Hit Metro Vancouver

New federal funding announced recently for a dozen Metro Vancouver businesses comes as many manufacturers face a double squeeze
Canada’s Bidet Divide

Newcomers and students are pushing a quiet shift in bathroom hygiene, raising wider questions about comfort, culture and inclusion
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Surrey and across our vibrant community

Vaisakhi is a time of joy, renewal, and connection—marked by the exhilarating energy of the parade and the warmth of gathering with family and friends
Fans get up close with stars at TVB Fairchild Fans Party

Upcoming event features Moon Lau, Joey Law and Kelly Fu amongst others
Canada urges early visa applications ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada is urging football fans, athletes and officials to apply early for visas and travel permits as the country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with the United States and Mexico
Sophia Yin crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver

The 31st annual pageant featured eight local BC contestants showcasing their talents
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