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



Vancouver’s PNE will host the official FIFA Fan Festival in 2026, bringing fans together with live screenings, entertainment, food, and more.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver
Celebrate 20 years of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY with five electrifying ballets and a star-studded cast at the Vancouver Playhouse, May 29–30.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver
Canada's Parent-Grandparent Sponsorship Program remains stalled since 2020, leaving families in limbo amid backlogs and delayed processing times.
by Bready Wu & WBN News Kitsilano & WBN News Vancouver
Discover how Saskatchewan leads Canada's helium production and its role in quantum computing, with the world's gaze on lunar helium mining.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverUrban green spaces cut stress by 30% for city dwellers near parks and boost social cohesion by 15%. Dr. Emily Tran urges prioritizing parks in city planning to combat urban stress and isolation.
by Troy Tyrell & WBN News VancouverThe 2025 NHL Playoffs are heating up! The Leafs break through, the Oilers charge forward, and rumors swirl about a Hughes brothers reunion. From clutch goals to big trades, here’s what’s making headlines in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup race.
by Troy Tyrell & WBN News Vancouver
UBC leads groundbreaking research on psychedelic therapies and innovative mental health solutions addressing the global crisis and its economic impact.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver
After major repairs, Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool reopens May 17, 2025, offering full summer access to North America's longest outdoor pool.
by 1. Karalee Greer & WBN News Kitsilano & WBN News Vancouver