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This massive project is coming to a close soon! 😮 bit.ly/4lneisS

Here's your excuse to take a staycation. 🛎️ bit.ly/4sEdCSs

They say it could improve water quality and habitat, but it would also reshape Second Beach and nearby park space, and the early cost estimate is around $30M with no funding locked in yet.

Get ready to hit the slopes. ⛷️ bit.ly/4cyKRSg

"This is really tough for any small business," said the store. 😥 bit.ly/4bgw8cw

That price jump is brutal. GasBuddy says Metro Vancouver gas climbed almost 25¢/L in a week, with stations hitting $1.90/L and the average around $1.83/L Sunday. They’re warning another 10–25¢/L could be next if volatility continues.

Canada is running on sleep debt. A new Léger survey commissioned by Eisai says 41% of Canadians get less than 7 hours of sleep a night, putting them in “sleep debt.” How are you feeling now that the clocks have permanently sprung forward?

Someone in B.C. might be a $46M winner and not know it. BCLC says the unclaimed Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket from Dec. 20, 2025 was bought in Quesnel. Gold Ball: 12706438-43. 52 weeks to claim.

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This is one of Langley's best-kept secrets. 🍔 bit.ly/4bbIZN5

North Shore rush-hour crackdown: 36 distracted driving tickets in 2 hours (3pm-5pm) at Marine + Capilano and Marine + Taylor. Another 8 tickets for other violations like no seatbelt. Reminder: unmounted phone = don’t touch it. BC ticket is $368 + 4 points.

Speed trap by a playground in North Van. RCMP ticketed 12 drivers in one hour near Arborlynn Park on Feb. 27. It’s a 30km/h playground zone, but some were clocked up to 62km/h. Tickets ranged from $196 to $253.

Looking for a summer job? The PNE has tons available! 🎡 bit.ly/3P7oz09

Metro Vancouver gas is spiking again. After briefly dropping to about $1.65/L, the average hit roughly $1.79/L by Friday. Analysts say the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption risks are driving the jump, with another 10-15¢/L increase possible.

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Burrard Bridge closed to all vehicles Mar. 7 + Mar. 8, 7am-noon. Crane removal at Sen̓áḵw. Reopen expected noon but delays possible. Buses rerouted, cyclists/peds use east side (southbound cyclists must walk bikes). Police on site.

The members of the B.C. Teachers' Federation have just ratified a four-year collective agreement with the province. Of the voting members, 91% voted in favour of ratifying the agreement. This includes a 12% wage increase, or a 3% hike per year for four years.

In a news release detailing permanent daylight saving time in B.C., the province noted that "local governments will retain the power to determine what time zone they observe." This means that regional districts and city councils do not have to follow the permanent switch to DST.

How long would you wait in line for brunch? 🥞 bit.ly/4b7HQGd

B.C. small business sales fell the most in Canada in Q4 2025.
Xero: -8.2% in B.C. vs -4.1% nationally. Business groups cite rising costs, weaker spending, safety issues, and warn PST expansion adds pressure. Province disputes the report and points to StatsCan data.

B.C. students are falling behind in math. C.D. Howe report: B.C. down 42 points since 2003 (author says that’s ~2 years of learning). Low performers doubled, top performers cut in half. Debate is now curriculum + “exploratory” math vs drilling basics.

PNE’s new amphitheatre just announced its first concert. Zeds Dead will play the Freedom Mobile Arch on Sept. 26 (10,000-cap venue, still under construction). Tickets on sale March 12 at 10am. Event starts 6pm.

Are you brave enough to step into the cube? 🟦 bit.ly/4ubcg2X

Canada’s bourbon boycott is still nuking U.S. exports. A year after the tariff fight, sales of U.S. spirits in Canada are still down big, and most provinces still aren’t stocking like before. Alberta and Saskatchewan are the main exceptions.

The Royal Canadian Mint has just released new coin designs to celebrate the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. Among the hundred-dollar and thousand-dollar priced coins, the "Celebration" 5 oz. Pure Gold coin is up for purchase at the price of $49,899.95.

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DEAL ALERT! Here's your chance to travel to Italy this Spring! ✈️ bit.ly/4u7A73H

Families are getting more in benefits this year. 💸 bit.ly/4ubFZZv

Consumers are being advised on how to receive their refunds. 🚨 bit.ly/4laxI41

Granville Island is getting ready to cheer on Team Canada! ⚽️

From June 11 to July 19, Granville Island will be hosting a free, family-friendly FIFA viewing zone. There, fans can watch screenings of 92 matches with accommodations available for up to 1,000 seated spectators.