Canadian economy shrinks, worst year on record in 2020

Canadian economy shrinks, worst year on record in 2020

Canada’s real gross domestic product shrunk 5.4 per cent in 2020, representing the worst economic year in the country, since 1961. CityNews speaks with the retail and hotel industry and what they need to bounce back.

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South Vancouver Filipino block party celebrates history and culture

South Vancouver Filipino block party celebrates history and culture

Whether you want to celebrate your own Filipino heritage, learn more about the history of Lapu-Lapu or just want a good time with some really good food, there will be space for everyone in Vancouver on Saturday. Cecilia Hua has more.

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New West mayor pushes back against B.C. housing targets

New West mayor pushes back against B.C. housing targets

After his city was added to the B.C. government’s housing targets list, New Westminster’s mayor is pushing back, saying his city is leading the region in getting new housing built. Monika Gul reports.

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Fatal stabbing suspect still on the loose

Fatal stabbing suspect still on the loose

The suspect in a fatal stabbing in White Rock Tuesday night remains on the loose. As Kier Junos reports, police are investigating if the suspect is the same person responsible for a stabbing two days earlier in the same area.

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Biden says 'history will remember' historic spending bill

Biden says ‘history will remember’ historic spending bill

A bipartisan spending bill will provide foreign aid to war-ravaged countries and it could also pave the way for TikTok to be banned across the United States. CNN’s Karin Caifa discusses why the pact is so historic.

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New West mayor pushes back against B.C. housing targets

New West mayor pushes back against B.C. housing targets

After his city was added to the B.C. government’s housing targets list, New Westminster’s mayor is pushing back, saying his city is leading the region in getting new housing built. Monika Gul reports.

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Fatal stabbing suspect still on the loose

Fatal stabbing suspect still on the loose

The suspect in a fatal stabbing in White Rock Tuesday night remains on the loose. As Kier Junos reports, police are investigating if the suspect is the same person responsible for a stabbing two days earlier in the same area.

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ON CAM: Horses run amok in central London

ON CAM: Horses run amok in central London

Four people are hurt after five military horses broke loose and galloped through central London. The so-called “working horses” were about to be inspected ahead of rehearsals for King Charles’ June birthday parade.

Drop in Vancouver home break-ins not reassuring to recent victim

Drop in Vancouver home break-ins not reassuring to recent victim

Even though break-and-enters in Vancouver are down overall this year, a woman who had a home break-in last month in the Fairview neighbourhood says she doesn’t feel reassured — and is moving her family away. Kier Junos reports.

Surrey Police Service to take over from RCMP in November 2024: Province

Surrey Police Service to take over from RCMP in November 2024: Province

The government of B.C. says the Surrey Police Service will be the force of jurisdiction in Surrey starting in November. It comes years after the transition was initiated. Monika Gul reports.