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FIFA 2026 World Cup: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle to host matches

FIFA has announced Vancouver and Toronto as host cities for the 2026 World Cup. Matches in Vancouver will be at BC Place. Seattle will also host games.

Direct flights from Vancouver to New Zealand return this week

Direct flights between Vancouver and New Zealand are back on as of this week, giving you an opportunity to escape the cold.

B.C. introduces new hotel tax to support major tourist events

The tax, up to 2.5 per cent, comes from a City of Vancouver request for support in hosting games during the 2026 World Cup

Melanie Mark resigns from BC tourism minister role due to health reasons

Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA Melanie Mark has resigned from her role as the BC Minister of Tourism due to health reasons.

B.C. Tourism Minister Melanie Mark resigns from cabinet to take medical leave

B.C. Tourism Minister Melanie Mark has resigned from cabinet effectively immediately, according to the premier's office.

Negotiations for Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid running on tight timeline

The next five months will be critical for the potential Vancouver 2030 Olympic Winter Games bid given the required negotiations.

B.C. NDP race could pit finance minister against attorney general

Selina Robinson says she considering a run for leader, and premier. Attorney General David Eby is also considered a leading candidate

Ottawa pledges $29.3m to build $400m Vancouver Art Gallery

Total fundraising has now exceeded $280 million

Future of Royal BC Museum unclear after Horgan climbdown on new one

Options include a network of small museums across B.C. instead of a central institution

Future of Royal B.C. Museum unclear after Horgan climbdown on new building