by South Asian Star | Oct 2, 2025 | Local
A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer during the 2026 World Cup games is being used as a pitch by Airbnb for governments to loosen regulations on short-term rentals. The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, and...
by South Asian Star | Oct 2, 2025 | Local
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2025 12:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CALGARY – Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rolled past the Calgary...
by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of other unions will join a rally in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday to show they are “not backing down” after contract talks stalled with the government. A statement from...
by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
Staff of Swift Radio arrived at work on Tuesday morning to discover evidence of a shooting. Host Jinny Sims says she is very concerned this can happen in the community. Travis Prasad has the details. Shots were fired at a Surrey, B.C., radio station early Tuesday...
by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
At least 12 Starbucks locations were closed around B.C. over the weekend, leaving staff and customers shocked by some of the closures. Global News has confirmed at least 12 locations, from Victoria to Revelstoke, have shuttered since Saturday.Starbucks confirmed last...
by South Asian Star | Sep 30, 2025 | Local
There are a number of events being held across B.C. on Sept. 30 this year, the fourth annual observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The day has been marked across the country since 2021, on a date chosen to coincide with Orange Shirt Day, named to...
