Entertainment, Media & Sports

Interim agreement keeping some U.S. productions in B.C. amid Hollywood strikes

After receiving a filming notice from A24 for a movie starring Hugh Grant, The Chief wanted to know how that could happen during the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Sep 7, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Online News Act could see Google, Meta pay combined $230 million to Canadian media

The federal government has put a price tag on how much it would like to see Google and Facebook spend under legislation that requires the tech giants to compensate media companies for Canadian journalism.

Sep 1, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

Burnaby not interested in turning Swangard Stadium into a regional sports hub

Most city councillors think the 54-year-old Burnaby stadium should remain community-focused, but one suggested redevelopment could be a better investment with a growing population.

Sep 1, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Fort Nelson News closing its doors

After 64 years of delivering local news to the Northern Rockies and neighbouring communities in the Northwest Territories, the paper is shutting down.

Aug 31, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

B.C.'s Rifflandia festival to enable on-site cannabis ordering, pick-up

New system marks evolution in how B.C. government regulates access to legal cannabis

Aug 29, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

British Columbians would support a Major League Baseball franchise playing ball at BC Place

Aug 29, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver mayor defends local FIFA secrecy

Seattle released key World Cup hosting contracts to the public earlier this month; Vancouver maintains confidentiality agreements prevent further disclosure around its hosting obligations

Aug 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Student media 'caught in the crossfire' of Meta's Bill C-18 response

Student newspapers and a community radio station are being blocked on Facebook and Instagram as part of Meta’s response to the Online News Act

Aug 29, 2023 1:55 AM Read more >

CFL's midseason report shows attendance up in B.C., Montreal and Toronto

TORONTO — It seems CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has plenty to smile about at the halfway point of the '23 season.

Aug 23, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

A new report from Statistics Canada says the return of live shows and events after pandemic restrictions revived the country's performing arts industry in 2022, with significant revenue and salary growth in specific sectors.

Aug 22, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >