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Vancouver changes tune under Swift spell, as Gastown clock chimes 'Shake it Off'

Vancouver changes tune under Swift spell, as Gastown clock chimes 'Shake it Off'

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is changing many things in Vancouver, from the tune of Gastown's iconic clock to traffic patterns as thousands of fans pour into the city ahead of Friday's first show.
B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency

B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency

VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province's 911 emergency service after complaints about escalating costs and lack of transparency.
Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver

Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, cancelling flights and creating potentially hazardous travel conditions.
Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

VANCOUVER — When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags for Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in Vancouver, it put some Swifties in a bind — what to do with the hundreds of friendship bracelets that are traditionally swapped at
Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police

Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police

VANCOUVER — Police say they've arrested a suspect five days after an unprovoked assault in downtown Vancouver.
Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fans were up before the sun in Vancouver to snag some coveted shirts, bags and sweaters to mark her record-breaking Eras Tour.
CFIA makes second cucumber recall in less than a week in B.C., Alberta

CFIA makes second cucumber recall in less than a week in B.C., Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling another batch of cucumbers from Mexico due to possible salmonella contamination, less than a week after another similar recall.
Katy Perry joins 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony lineup in Vancouver

Katy Perry joins 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony lineup in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The Invictus Games slated for Vancouver next year will feature music superstar Katy Perry as part of its opening ceremony festivities.
Heavy fog again envelopes Metro Vancouver, parts of southern B.C. coast

Heavy fog again envelopes Metro Vancouver, parts of southern B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — Heavy fog has again enveloped parts of southwestern British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver, a day after the region saw near-zero visibility.
Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour

Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour

VANCOUVER — No tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver? Sad about the absence of "Taylgate" parties outside the BC Place venue? Fans can still have fun in the city.
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