Entertainment, Media & Sports

Writers Guild of Canada authorizes strike as bargaining continues with producers

TORONTO — The Writers Guild of Canada says its members have voted to authorize a strike if negotiators can't reach a deal with the Canadian Media Producers Association. The WGC says 96.

Apr 25, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC in late July contest

VANCOUVER — Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Canadian actor and Vancouver native Ryan Reynolds, is set to play Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27 at BC Place Stadium.

Apr 25, 2024 7:14 AM Read more >

'Celebrate responsibly': Police monitoring public drinking during Canucks playoff game

Vancouver police officers will be approaching people who have open liquor.

Apr 23, 2024 2:19 PM Read more >

Film commission forecasts major bounce-back for Kamloops after Hollywood strikes

But $33M studio proposal on hold as investor confidence shaken

Apr 19, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

BC Sports Hall Of Fame comes alive with immersive digital Indigenous gallery

The facility’s sprawling Indigenous Sport Gallery can now be experienced at home through immersive online features and virtual reality

Apr 18, 2024 5:58 PM Read more >

Sports integrity body sees Porter case as a warning for sports betting in Canada

Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition.

Apr 18, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Canada's beleaguered festival sector is getting an infusion of cash from this year's federal budget, which recipients say provides necessary support as their pandemic recovery efforts drag on.

Apr 18, 2024 12:14 PM Read more >

Canucks fans aren’t allowed to buy tickets to playoff games in Nashville

Ticket sales to the Canucks' playoff games in Nashville have been restricted to residents of the Predators' television viewing area.

Apr 18, 2024 11:54 AM Read more >

Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Association awards for first time

City's vibrant music scene, stunning backdrop cited as perfect stage for Canadian country music celebration

Apr 17, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Film commissioner says B.C. budget has killed Okanagan animation industry

Seventeen years of work 'destroyed' by elimination of regional tax credit

Apr 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >