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Vancouver's Parade of the Lost Souls will take place on November 1, 2025, featuring the theme "The Thinning of the Veil." Participants will gather at 1000 Parker St at 7 p.m. for a procession celebrating creativity and community spirit, with a suggested donation of $10.
The City of Vancouver has expanded the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility, enhancing its sewage heat recovery system to provide low-carbon heating to more homes and businesses. This initiative is part of the city's efforts to promote climate sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.
Lisa Southern, Vancouver's first integrity commissioner, will conclude her term on December 31, 2025, as the city initiates recruitment for her replacement. Her tenure has involved managing complaints from multiple city councils, highlighting the unclear scope of her role in overseeing ethical conduct versus political decisions.
British Columbia’s attorney general, Niki Sharma, expressed optimism that a forthcoming federal bail reform bill will enhance protections against intimate-partner violence. The bill aims to shift the burden of proof to the accused in bail hearings and impose stricter penalties for repeat violent offenders. This push follows the tragic killing of Bailey McCourt, underscoring the urgent need for legal reform.
The District of Squamish initiated a lockout of unionized workers at Public Works and Municipal Hall due to a lack of response from CUPE 2269 regarding contract negotiations. The union, representing about 250 workers, plans to halt all non-essential services starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, resulting in widespread disruption.
Small businesses in British Columbia report declining optimism due to insufficient demand and a shortage of skilled labor, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. The ongoing BC General Employees’ Union strike, alongside other challenges, exacerbates these issues as business owners fear potential tax increases to address a projected $11.6 billion deficit.
The Independent Investigations Office of BC investigates an arrest in Coquitlam after a man sustained a serious dog bite injury during the apprehension. Police arrested him on an outstanding warrant with the help of a service dog. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the IIO.
Tunnelling for the Annacis Water Supply project is complete, enhancing Metro Vancouver's capacity to deliver drinking water. A tunnel boring machine, “Anna,” excavated a 2.3-kilometre tunnel, which will support nearly a million homes upon completion in 2028.
Trans Mountain faces $292,000 in fines for environmental violations linked to a January 2024 rainstorm along its British Columbia pipeline expansion. The Canada Energy Regulator cited issues such as inadequate erosion controls and delayed responses to flooding. Trans Mountain has 30 days to contest the penalties or pay them.
Seven obstetrician gynecologists resigned from their in-hospital positions at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., citing safety concerns and recruitment issues. Interior Health officials assured the public that obstetric and gynecology services will continue, despite the loss of the entire department.