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Vancouver, City, News, British Columbia, Canada

Week of May 12 – May 18, 2025

Vancouver balances crises with cultural triumphs in a week of vivid headlines.

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Last week, Vancouver grappled with childcare shortages, rising gas prices, housing protests, and an ostrich cull controversy, while also hosting the FIFA Congress and celebrating record-breaking cultural moments amidst broader public concerns.

Monday: Rising gas prices meet record-breaking cultural moments in Vancouver. Read More ▼

Vancouver faces a gas price spike due to refinery issues, while officials expedite hiring of US-trained healthcare workers. Meanwhile, record-breaking streaming at the JUNO Awards underscores the city's vibrant cultural scene.

vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · junoawards.ca

Tuesday: Court clears the way for a controversial ostrich cull. Read More ▼

A federal judge dismissed legal challenges, allowing the cull of 400 ostriches on a British Columbia farm affected by avian flu, marking a tough decision for animal welfare amid outbreak concerns.

halifax.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca

Wednesday: Housing hopes mix with unexpected protests in Vancouver. Read More ▼

Vancouver sees renewed political focus on its persistent housing crisis, with ex-mayor backing new redevelopment plans. Meanwhile, an ostrich farm faces a tense standoff as supporters rally against a proposed cull.

canada.constructconnect.com · vancouver.citynews.ca · www.costar.com

Thursday: Caution meets celebration in B.C. news. Read More ▼

Authorities warn of rising fentanyl lab threats as federal inspectors highlight illicit drug activities, while a record lottery winner quits his job to invest in community support. A day of caution and celebration.

vancouver.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca

Friday: Vancouver shines on the global stage amid wildfire watch. Read More ▼

Vancouver hosts the FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup while BC dispatches firefighters to Ontario, highlighting the city's global profile and local readiness against wildfire threats.

www.rentcafe.com · www.cascadiadaily.com · halifax.citynews.ca

Saturday: Childcare challenges strain everyday life. Read More ▼

A single mother's struggle underscores Vancouver's deep childcare shortage. Immigrant families face harsh choices as limited support leaves them balancing work and family under mounting pressure.

vancouver.citynews.ca

Sunday: Explosive events and housing legacies spark intense debate in Vancouver. Read More ▼

Vancouver sees reflective debates on housing leadership while authorities probe a distant fertility clinic explosion, stirring concerns across the region.

thebreaker.news · vancouver.citynews.ca

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