WBN News Vancouver

WBN News Vancouver delivers real-time business insights, market trends, and expert analysis—by business people, for business people—empowering Vancouver’s economy. Publisher Elke Porter

Location Vancouver B.C. Canada

Number of Articles 527

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WBN News Kitsilano - Oct 11, 2025 Starbucks is Closing Multiple Locations Across Vancouver as Part of a Major $1-billion North American Restructuring Plan

Starbucks is Closing Multiple Locations Across Vancouver as Part of a Major $1-billion North American Restructuring Plan

Starbucks closes several Vancouver stores amid a $1B restructuring focused on better store experiences and profitability, causing surprise among staff and customers.

by 1. Karalee Greer & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Kitsilano

Canada Housing - Oct 08, 2025 Canada's Condo Crash Meets Federal Budget

Canadian condo prices drop up to 8% as oversupply meets reduced demand. Federal budget looms amid shifting housing market dynamics across major cities.

by WBN News Vancouver & 1. Elke Porter

Friedas Case - Oct 02, 2025 Award-Winning Swiss Drama Premieres Free at UBC

Free screening of award-winning Swiss film Frieda's Case at UBC Oct 16. Historical drama + Q&A with experts. Pizza served. Register now!

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & Westcoast German News

Oct 01, 2025 Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival Takes Shape

BrandLIVE to produce Vancouver's $20M FIFA Fan Festival at PNE. Six-week celebration features live match streaming, entertainment & sustainability focus.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News World Sports Edition

UBC Apple Festival - Oct 01, 2025 BC's Apple Economy Thrives at UBC Festival

UBC Apple Festival showcases BC's apple industry with 50+ varieties, heritage apples, and direct-to-consumer sales model in its 34th year.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

WBN News Vancouver - Oct 01, 2025 “Most Ambitious”? Build Canada Homes Faces Old Problems (Part 2)

Build Canada Homes - While the federal government’s return to housing development through BCH has been widely praised, industry stakeholders and housing advocates are urging caution.

by Bready Wu & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Kitsilano

WBN News Kitsilano - Sep 30, 2025 White Spot on Broadway to Close Temporarily for Renovations

White Spot on Broadway will close for a major facelift renovation starting September 30, 2025, with plans to maintain its beloved features and reopen on November 15.

by 1. Karalee Greer & WBN News Kitsilano & WBN News Vancouver

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Sep 28, 2025 Vancouver's World Cup 2026 Safety Zones

Vancouver establishes Controlled Areas around BC Place and FIFA Fan Festival for World Cup 2026 to ensure safety while keeping businesses open.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Vancouver