Entertainment, Media & Sports

Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Amid a 100 per cent tariff treat on films made outside of the U.S., Surrey stakeholders are asking the B.C. government to amend tax credit boundaries for additional relief.

May 14, 2025 9:38 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Whitecaps surging, Canucks fans sulking

Vancouver’s sports story flips on its head in 2025 as soccer overdelivers and hockey disappoints

May 8, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

Updated: 'Don't panic,' Eby tells B.C. film industry after Trump announces tariffs

Trump threatens 100% on foreign-made films, sparking concern for B.C.’s screen sector

May 5, 2025 10:16 AM Read more >

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.

May 4, 2025 8:09 PM Read more >

More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

Almost $22.2 million in Google payments have made their way to 108 Canadian news outlets, says the organization distributing money the tech giant agreed to give media businesses in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act.

Apr 30, 2025 7:40 PM Read more >

PWHL website accidentally confirms Vancouver will have a pro women's hockey team

The hockey league's shop included Vancouver and Seattle for a spell on Monday, but those teams have not yet been announced.

Apr 21, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Media outlets start receiving Google payments from Online News Act: journalism group

Money has started to flow to Canadian news outlets from the $100 million Google agreed to pay them in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act, the organization administering the fund said.

Mar 13, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league.

Mar 5, 2025 12:14 PM Read more >

Canadian 'Anora' producer Samantha Quan, Vancouver 'Dune' VFX supervisors among Oscar winners

"Anora," which had a $6-million budget, led all films with five wins, including for best original screenplay, directing, editing and star Mikey Madison's lead actress upset over Demi Moore.

Mar 2, 2025 10:25 PM Read more >

Vancouver bars brace for Canada-U.S. clash at 4 Nations Face-Off

Final game set to rival Super Bowl-levels of excitement, say local operators

Feb 20, 2025 8:20 AM Read more >