John Ackermann
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North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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BC Liberals' first leadership race debate to be held Sept. 8
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — The BC Liberal leadership race continues with the party setting a date for the first debate of the contest. The debate will be live-streamed Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. from an as-yet-undisclosed location. We are excited to announce the first debate of #bclib22. Tune in on September 8th. pic.twitter.com/OucOSGsBvS — … → Read More
Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
The appointment of Canada's first Indigenous governor general is being met with near-universal praise, especially from those who have worked with her in the past. → Read More
BC Ferries sees extreme waits at Horseshoe Bay on Canada Day
BC Ferries is reporting high traffic volumes, especially at the Horseshoe Bay terminal, as many people look to get away for the weekend. → Read More
B.C. heatwave a sign of things to come, warns climate advocacy group
The heatwave that took over B.C. is a preview of how climate change can dramatically impact our lives and why urgent action is needed, the Pembina Institute says. → Read More
Burnaby voters to elect two councillors in Saturday by-election
Burnaby's by-election on Saturday will fill two seats left vacant following the passing of longtime councillors Nick Volkow and Paul McDonell. → Read More
Demand will keep Metro Vancouver gas prices high over summer: analyst
The price of gas is hovering around all-time highs across Metro Vancouver, and one analyst says demand may keep it high through the summer. → Read More
Vancouverites urged to give feedback on parking permit proposal amid backlash
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has major concerns with the City of Vancouver's parking permit proposal, saying it will just add to affordability issues. → Read More
Toxic substance linked to dead, sick squirrels in Richmond's South Arm Park
Richmond RCMP are investigating a mysterious substance linked to a number of sick and dead squirrels found in Richmond's South Arm Park last week. → Read More
Vancouver music retailers gear up for a scaled down Record Store Day
Vancouver's Independent music retailers are celebrating Record Store Day Saturday -- but in a relatively subdiued, COVID-safe way. → Read More
Vancouver Heritage House Tour takes on virtual format for 2021
The Vancouver Heritage House Tour will showcase six houses from different time periods and in different neighbourhoods of the city. → Read More
Vancouver landscape architecture pioneer Cornelia Oberland dies at 99
The Canadian landscape architect behind Ottawa's National Gallery of Canada and Vancouver's Robson Square has died at the age of 99. → Read More
Tofino mayor urges people not to visit this long weekend
Tofino Mayor Dan Law hopes would-be visitors to his coastal community can hold off a little while longer. He believes the restrictions will be lifted soon. → Read More
Vancouver zine 'harnesses power of art' to fight anti-Asian racism
Artists of Asian descent from Canada and the U.S. are creating art to raise awareness about anti-Asian hate, to raise funds for organizations fighting it. → Read More
NFT art show comes to Downtown Vancouver-
Twenty digital street stands in Downtown Vancouver are showing off non-fungible token (NFT) artwork in a familiar, movie-poster style. → Read More
Burnaby shooting suspect charged with murder, innocent bystander injured
Investigators say a 20-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old in Burnaby Saturday. → Read More
Surrey-born Jasman Sangha heads to Texas to play NCAA basketball
As Jasmin Sangha heads to Texas to play NCAA basketball, he hopes his success will inspire Punjabi youth in both of his hometowns -- Surrey and Brampton. → Read More
Photography fundraiser aims to help struggling foodservice workers
Behind the Plexi aims to help foodservice workers facing employment hardships amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All photos sold go towards industry scholarships. → Read More
Local South Asian artist thrilled with Canucks Vaisakhi collaboration
A local South Asian artist says working with the Canucks to design a logo for their Vaisakhi celebration game gave her a chance to celebrate her culture. → Read More
Vancouver retailers join forces for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day
The pandemic has made for a challenging year for retailers of all kinds, and booksellers are no exception. Saturday is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. → Read More
Three more politicians quit Vancouver's NPA after 'months of controversy'
Three Vancouver school board trustees have quit Vancouver's civic Non-Partisan Association, following the lead of three female Vancouver city councillors. → Read More