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A beloved Vancouver band is the subject of a new star-studded documentary

A beloved Vancouver band is the subject of a new star-studded documentary

Anyone who frequented the Commodore Ballroom in the late 1970s knows of Doug and the Slugs.
The Vancouver Christmas Market is coming back. Here's what we know so far

The Vancouver Christmas Market is coming back. Here's what we know so far

In a few short months, halls will be decked and lights will be strung in preparation for the most wonderful time of the year.
Vancouver’s Telus among growing number of companies dropping Hockey Canada support

Vancouver’s Telus among growing number of companies dropping Hockey Canada support

Canadian Tire Corp. has ended its partnership with Hockey Canada as the fallout from the sporting organization's handling of alleged sexual assaults grows. The retailer joins a list of top-tier sponsors including Telus Corp.
BC Hockey coy about next steps as Hockey Quebec withholds dues

BC Hockey coy about next steps as Hockey Quebec withholds dues

The chair of Hockey Canada’s British Columbia branch would not say Wednesday whether the organization would follow Hockey Quebec’s lead and withhold player dues from the scandal-plagued national governing body.
Cancelled Vancouver electric car race takes detour into a Montreal court

Cancelled Vancouver electric car race takes detour into a Montreal court

The first of five annual Canadian E-Fests was scheduled for June 30-July 2, and its cancellation led to a sports ticketing and travel company suing the promoter of the Vancouver electric car race
What are we reading? September 29, 2022

What are we reading? September 29, 2022

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web.
Welcome to 2022 ticket sticker price shock, B.C.

Welcome to 2022 ticket sticker price shock, B.C.

Cross-border considerations helping inflate sports, music concert prices
Overstory Media buys Georgia Straight

Overstory Media buys Georgia Straight

Upstart media company plans to reinstate the 55-year-old publication's arts and entertainment section
Whitecaps grappling with the ups and downs of 2022 “transition” season

Whitecaps grappling with the ups and downs of 2022 “transition” season

The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearing the end of their first full season back in Vancouver since the start of the pandemic.
Vancouver Canadians enjoying success on and off the field

Vancouver Canadians enjoying success on and off the field

After Minor League Baseball (MiLB) canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Vancouver Canadians, B.C.’s MiLB team, were forced to play their 2021 season in enemy territory: Hillsboro, Oregon.