Federal leaders take to the road ahead of the election while ICBC apologizes for long driver test wait times, and Langford earns recognition as one of BC's top economically resilient cities.
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Vancouver, City, News, British Columbia, Canada
Week of Apr 7 – Apr 13, 2025
Vancouver’s week: a blend of crisis, campaign hustle, and eco-innovation reshaping the urban pulse.
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This week, Vancouver experienced a volatile mix: a Downtown Eastside incident led to charges after a dangerous police attack, while election events energized the streets. Economic wins, cleaner energy efforts through heat pump rebates, and ramped-up tsunami preparedness unfolded amid trade tensions and local tragedy.
Federal election events heat up as party leaders hold public announcements in Western Canada. Meanwhile, plans for a new soccer stadium, easing landlord rules, and a major retail buy spotlight business shifts in B.C.
montreal.citynews.ca · canada.constructconnect.com · vancouver.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caBritish Columbia launches a $100 million rebate program to install over 8,000 heat pumps in homes, driving eco-friendly progress and energy efficiency across the province.
vancouver.citynews.caFacing trade war uncertainty, some schools are pausing U.S. trips to encourage domestic exploration, while Washington border towns suffer from fewer visitors from B.C.
toronto.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.caA tragic house collapse on a B.C. island left two dead as a local political controversy intensifies. Meanwhile, US school trip plans persist amid trade tensions and a dramatic art reordering sparks debate.
vancouver.citynews.ca · thecjn.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.caAuthorities charged a man after an incident in the Downtown Eastside where two police officers were set on fire, sparking community alarm and prompting a rigorous investigation amid escalating tensions.
vancouver.citynews.caTsunami Preparedness Week begins in Vancouver with officials urging community safety. Meanwhile, a podcast stokes debate by critiquing Canadian missteps, blending caution with critical insight.
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