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Canucks Claim Goalie Meriläinen Off Waivers
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Leevi Meriläinen is embracing a fresh opportunity with the Canucks after Vancouver claimed the Finnish goalie off waivers from Ottawa. After stopping 10 of 11 shots in relief during his debut, he is expected to make his first start against Calgary as he seeks a consistent role in Vancouver’s goaltending tandem.
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Restaurants Open, Close, Face Fines Across Cities
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Recent food-business coverage highlights new community-focused dining and walk-up food options, alongside restaurant openings, relocations and closures in several cities. Other reports detail Vancouver’s September shutdowns and Birmingham eateries fined or temporarily closed over serious hygiene violations.
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Top-Ranked Whitecaps Host Struggling DC United
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— Sep 24, 2026
Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps host struggling D.C. United at BC Place, with Vancouver heavily favored after a 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake while D.C. is winless in three. D.C. will be without leading scorers Tai Baribo and Louis Munteanu during the international window, a major setback against a Vancouver side with the West’s strongest attack and fewest goals conceded.
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Franciscans mark 800th death anniversary
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Franciscan communities are marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death with jubilee-year services and events, including a Washington-area Transitus commemoration and celebrations in Pakistan centered on peace, humility and the saint’s legacy. The anniversary is also bringing attention to parish life and renewal in Vancouver, while events in Assisi combine worship, music and remembrance.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 2h
Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour
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— Sep 16, 2026
Metallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.
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Rachel Meyers
Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Islanders Name Horvat Captain After Lee Departure
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— Sep 14, 2026
Bo Horvat was named the New York Islanders' 16th captain, replacing Anders Lee who departed for Utah. The 31-year-old veteran brings extensive leadership experience, including prior captaincy with Vancouver and 881 NHL games, and is expected to anchor the Islanders as training camp opens.
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Nicole Hardy
Horvat's leadership from Vancouver should help steady the Islanders after losing Lee to Utah.
Canadian Retailers Expand Stores, Products, Digital Strategies
Lifestyle
— Sep 18, 2026
Empire Company Limited is advancing its online grocery strategy by combining Voilà delivery with third‑party platforms to speed growth while improving cost efficiency, leveraging integrated customer data and loyalty programs. Flight Centre Canada is expanding its footprint with two new stores in Toronto and North Vancouver, pairing face-to-face travel advice with digital booking options.
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Western Conference Leaders Whitecaps Host LA Galaxy
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— Sep 8, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps host the LA Galaxy at BC Place as the Whitecaps sit atop the Western Conference while the Galaxy look to rebound, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on Sep 9 and Apple TV streaming for all MLS regular-season matches.
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Whitecaps acquire 18-year-old Fotsing from Vancouver FC
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— Aug 26, 2026
The Vancouver Whitecaps signed 18-year-old Canadian midfielder Emrick Fotsing from Vancouver FC on a contract through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31, and he will remain on loan with Vancouver FC for the 2026 CPL campaign before joining the Whitecaps ahead of the 2027 MLS sprint season. The deal, reportedly in the $300,000–$400,000 range and among the largest in Vancouver FC history, highlights a promising youth international who has four goals in 39 CPL appearances and has represented Canada at the U-20 level, despite a hip injury setback earlier this month.
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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Whitecaps, Dynamo clash in Western Conference top-two showdown
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— Aug 18, 2026
The Vancouver Whitecaps host the Houston Dynamo at BC Place in a pivotal Western Conference showdown, with Vancouver leading and Houston close behind as both sides ride strong recent form and solid defensive runs. The match is set for broadcast on Apple TV, underscoring high stakes as Vancouver aims to extend its cushion and Houston seeks a statement win after a four-game winning streak.
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Whitecaps Rout Sporting KC 3-0 Extend Western Lead
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— Aug 28, 2026
The Vancouver Whitecaps enter the matchup as Western Conference leaders after a 5-0 win over Dallas, combining strong form with a proven ability to control games, while Sporting Kansas City have slid into poor form and roster upheaval, including the sale of Dejan Joveljic. The fixture at Sporting Park follows a prior Whitecaps 3-0 victory this season, highlighting Vancouver's current consistency versus Kansas City's defensive transition and need for resurgence.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Evonik Plans CAD150M Vancouver Lipid-Drug Facility
Business
— Aug 27, 2026
Evonik plans a capital outlay exceeding 150 million CAD to establish a new GMP manufacturing facility in Vancouver for lipid-based drug delivery, backed by up to 68 million CAD in federal funding with production slated for end-2029, tripling current capacity and enhancing QC capabilities. The project underscores British Columbia’s growing life sciences sector and Canada’s support for expanding biotech development and vaccine-related manufacturing.
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BC Hydro Plans Vancouver Island Battery Storage
Environment
— Jul 20, 2026
BC Hydro is advancing British Columbia’s first utility-scale battery storage facility near Duncan on Vancouver Island, with a planned capacity of at least 100 MW to boost grid reliability and meet growing demand, targeting operation by 2030. The project will be developed through a procurement process to pre-qualify suppliers and invite proposals, as part of BC Hydro’s Powering Growth plan to modernize the province’s electricity system.
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Sounders' seven-game MLS skid after 2-0 Whitecaps loss
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— Aug 17, 2026
The Seattle Sounders, coping with a slew of injuries, extended their MLS losing streak to seven games after a 2-0 Cascadia Cup defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps, who themselves are riding strong form and defense as they sit atop the Western Conference. Across their previews and match coverage, both teams face health woes and aim to shake off slumps, with Vancouver looking to clinch a Cascadia Cup and Seattle hoping to end its league winless run while drawing on earlier Concacaf success against the Whitecaps.
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 3h
Elon Musk Announces He Has a ‘Plan B’ if Twitter Acquisition Bid Fails
Reporting
— Apr 15, 2022
Elon Musk says he has a Plan B if his offer to buy Twitter fails, but for now, he’s keeping it to himself. On Thursday, Musk spoke at the TED2022 conference in Vancouver hours after the financial and technology worlds…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Video: Fed-Up Commuters Drag Climate Protesters Off Highway
Reporting
— Apr 23, 2022
Commuters showed little tolerance for climate change protesters who tried to block a bridge during the Thursday-morning commute in Vancouver. Video shows that drivers who had stopped for the protesters blocking traffic…
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EV ‘Suddenly Accelerates’ Into Ferry Ramp, Breaks in Two – All Passengers Taken to Hospital
Reporting
— Jan 19, 2023
Canadian police are investigating an accident involving a Tesla that suddenly accelerated and crashed into a ramp at a ferry terminal in West Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday. The car’s two occupants were taken…
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Man Is Able to Unlock Tesla Model 3, Drive Away and Pick Up Kids – But It Wasn’t His Tesla
Reporting
— Mar 14, 2023
A man in Canada accidentally unlocked and drove a Tesla Model 3 that did not belong to him, thanks to an apparent software glitch. Rajesh Randev of Vancouver, British Columbia, ended up spending an hour and a half in…
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City Council Member Claims to Be Saving Lives by Handing Out 'Safe' Drugs Like Heroin, Meth and Cocaine
Opinion
— Jul 17, 2021
A city council member in one of Canada’s largest cities touted the fact that she and others passed out “safe” heroin and other drugs to addicts during a recent example of why liberalism is a mental illness. Vancouver…
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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire
A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled emails sent by her nephew just days before she died. According to Fox News , Bryan Seaver, who spent more than two decades overseeing Parton’s security, sent the messages as disagreements grew over security arrangements a
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Cammi Granato shifts to Senior Amateur Adviser
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— Jul 24, 2026
Cammi Granato has shifted from her role as assistant general manager to Senior Amateur Advisor with the Vancouver Canucks, part of a broader front-office overhaul led by GM Ryan Johnson and the Sedin brothers. She remains with the organization, emphasizing her focus on amateur hockey operations and continuity within the Canucks’ management team.
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Berhalter to Middlesbrough transfer reported
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— Jul 23, 2026
Sebastian Berhalter is poised to leave the Vancouver Whitecaps for Middlesbrough in the English Championship for about $2 million, with the transfer occurring as he nears the end of his contract and the Whitecaps receiving a below-market fee. The move follows his World Cup performances and MLS Best XI recognition, and he will link up with fellow American Aidan Morris as he seeks a fresh challenge abroad.
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Megan Fox to Return for Jennifer's Body Sequel
Entertainment
— Jul 20, 2026
A Jennifer’s Body sequel is moving forward with Megan Fox returning to star alongside Karyn Kusama directing and Diablo Cody back to write, while details about Amanda Seyfried’s involvement remain unclear. Production is slated to begin in Vancouver this October, reviving the cult horror hit that has gained appreciation since its 2009 release.
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FBI issues poster for Harmanveer Singh
World
— Jul 21, 2026
The FBI is seeking Harmanveer Singh in connection with a transnational drug trafficking operation run by the Ravinder Dhanda Organized Crime Group based in Vancouver, Canada, linked to smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The crackdown, Operation Hard Ball, resulted in dozens of arrests and 37 people charged in the U.S. Department of Justice indictment.
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Canucks extend young Buium for $75 million, beating new rule deadline
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— Sep 5, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks signed 20-year-old defenceman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract worth $75 million ($9.38 million AAV), signaling a long-term bet on his potential as the team rebuilds. While management touts his leadership and upside, critics view the deal as a high-risk move for a relatively unproven player with limited NHL experience.
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Tom Gallagher
Leadership and upside are nice buzzwords but this league is littered with expensive extensions for guys who never lived up to the hype.
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 4h
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