Entertainment, Media & Sports

Fort Nelson News closing its doors

After 64 years of delivering local news to the Northern Rockies and neighbouring communities in the Northwest Territories, the paper is shutting down.

Aug 31, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

British Columbians would support a Major League Baseball franchise playing ball at BC Place

Aug 29, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver mayor defends local FIFA secrecy

Seattle released key World Cup hosting contracts to the public earlier this month; Vancouver maintains confidentiality agreements prevent further disclosure around its hosting obligations

Aug 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Student media 'caught in the crossfire' of Meta's Bill C-18 response

Student newspapers and a community radio station are being blocked on Facebook and Instagram as part of Meta’s response to the Online News Act

Aug 29, 2023 1:55 AM Read more >

CFL's midseason report shows attendance up in B.C., Montreal and Toronto

TORONTO — It seems CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has plenty to smile about at the halfway point of the '23 season.

Aug 23, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

A new report from Statistics Canada says the return of live shows and events after pandemic restrictions revived the country's performing arts industry in 2022, with significant revenue and salary growth in specific sectors.

Aug 22, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

How British Columbians view the province’s top sports franchises

Post-pandemic, some of the province's biggest sports teams have fared better than others, Research Co. and Glacier Media polling show

Aug 22, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.

Aug 21, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

Canadian clubs talk 'Messi effect' as superstar grabs headlines

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July, and the results have been near-instant.

Aug 21, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Whitecaps, Lions winning on the field, but aiming for better gate results

High inflation, interest rates and gas prices may be dampening attendance

Aug 17, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >