1. Elke Porter

As Canada-U.S. trade tensions dominate the news, the Arctic is quietly opening to new powers. We examine the sovereignty stakes, the defence gaps, and who really benefits if Canada's attention stays fixed on the South.

VIFF 2026 expands industry programming with a new Business Hub, music collaborations, and Canadian stories from Rick Hansen to Brian Mulroney.

Why can't restaurants find staff? A server reveals the real reasons: no breaks, split shifts, shared tips, and unpredictable pay."

B.C. restaurants face rising food, labour and rent costs post-World Cup. A new alcohol sourcing reform offers relief, but pressure remains high.

Canada’s Online News Act promised to support journalism, but solo publishers face Meta’s news ban and eligibility rules that leave many behind.

Discover how Anthropic's new invisible text watermarking for Claude impacts authors, student academic integrity, and newsroom media verification.

Vancouver needs compassion and accountability. Support recovery while protecting communities and holding everyone responsible for harmful behaviour.

Vancouver's summer construction chaos explained — bridges, sewers, and housing projects collide as the city heads toward its October election.