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Blues festival brings big-name acts to Nanaimo this weekend

Blues festival brings big-name acts to Nanaimo this weekend

The upcoming edition of the Nanaimo Blues Festival is a big, bluesy step in the right direction by the Nanaimo Blues Society, with four days of programming at Maffeo Sutton Park featuring top-name headliners from Canada and the U.S.
Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Both cities will host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. Their agreements with soccer’s governing body shed light on municipalities’ costs and obligations
When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

With the exception of recent layoffs at Relic Entertainment, the region’s video game sector is thriving – even amid major industry changes
J.T. Miller asked for Bure’s number 10 when he joined the Canucks

J.T. Miller asked for Bure’s number 10 when he joined the Canucks

In an interview on the Cam & Strick Podcast, J.T. Miller revealed the gaffe he made when he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks.
News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

TORONTO — A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters is calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.
Seattle World Cup organizers reveal plans for 2026 hosting

Seattle World Cup organizers reveal plans for 2026 hosting

Vancouver was announced one of 16 FIFA host cities back in June 2022, but few details of its hosting plans have been made public
Satanic panic: Documentary takes a new look at Michelle Remembers book

Satanic panic: Documentary takes a new look at Michelle Remembers book

Satan Wants You, which premières Friday at The Vic Theatre, points to Michelle Remembers as Ground Zero of the Satanic panic that gripped North America in the 1980s
Ryan Reynolds among Vancouver ‘superheroes’ named to the Order of British Columbia

Ryan Reynolds among Vancouver ‘superheroes’ named to the Order of British Columbia

Congrats Mr. Reynolds!
Prince George Indigenous woman gets $10k to create docu-series

Prince George Indigenous woman gets $10k to create docu-series

Sara Jones is a recent recipient of the Telus STORYHIVE Voices grant program
Writers strike delays series based on Prince George couple who owned brothel

Writers strike delays series based on Prince George couple who owned brothel

At least one major streaming platform is interested in Tammy and Cameron Thun's true-life tale of prositution, drug-dealers, corrupt politicians and violent criminals in the Dominican Republic.