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Race promoter reticent about refunds: CEO says contract limits what he can say

Race promoter reticent about refunds: CEO says contract limits what he can say

The promoter of the cancelled electric car race around East False Creek says he cannot say when ticket holders will receive refunds. “Of course, those people will get their money.
Time Traveller: Here's a North Van fire station more than 100 years ago

Time Traveller: Here's a North Van fire station more than 100 years ago

The all-volunteer fire brigade back in 1915 included several high school boys who were quick to respond if it got them out of class
What are we reading? July 21, 2022

What are we reading? July 21, 2022

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Emma Crawford, online editor: Burned Out: How B.C. is learning to live with wildfires.
Photo: This is what a music festival looked like over 130 years ago in Vancouver

Photo: This is what a music festival looked like over 130 years ago in Vancouver

Summer is music festival season
What are we reading? July 14, 2022

What are we reading? July 14, 2022

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web.
Still many unanswered questions for Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid

Still many unanswered questions for Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid

A report from Vancouver's deputy city manager raised four major concerns, and she urged city council to address these before deciding whether to back the bid
Time Traveller: Plans were once in place to build an airport in North Vancouver

Time Traveller: Plans were once in place to build an airport in North Vancouver

A 1947 map shows a space near Lions Gate Bridge reserved for the Capilano Air Park
What are we reading? July 7, 2022

What are we reading? July 7, 2022

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Glen Korstrom, reporter: The U.K.’s move to put barcodes on stamps sounds like a good idea to better track mail and reduce counterfeiting.
Could the Canadian Soccer Association show B.C. Soccer the red card?

Could the Canadian Soccer Association show B.C. Soccer the red card?

B.C. Soccer Association is preparing for suspension, but does not know when or how it will happen
Vancouver Olympics bid inspection trio revealed

Vancouver Olympics bid inspection trio revealed

The IOC and the Canadian Olympic Committee had both refused to release the names and titles of the two employees and consultant sent to Vancouver in May to tour proposed sites