Entertainment, Media & Sports

More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

Almost $22.2 million in Google payments have made their way to 108 Canadian news outlets, says the organization distributing money the tech giant agreed to give media businesses in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act.

Apr 30, 2025 2:16 PM Read more >

PWHL website accidentally confirms Vancouver will have a pro women's hockey team

The hockey league's shop included Vancouver and Seattle for a spell on Monday, but those teams have not yet been announced.

Apr 21, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Media outlets start receiving Google payments from Online News Act: journalism group

Money has started to flow to Canadian news outlets from the $100 million Google agreed to pay them in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act, the organization administering the fund said.

Mar 13, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league.

Mar 5, 2025 12:14 PM Read more >

Canadian 'Anora' producer Samantha Quan, Vancouver 'Dune' VFX supervisors among Oscar winners

"Anora," which had a $6-million budget, led all films with five wins, including for best original screenplay, directing, editing and star Mikey Madison's lead actress upset over Demi Moore.

Mar 2, 2025 10:25 PM Read more >

Vancouver bars brace for Canada-U.S. clash at 4 Nations Face-Off

Final game set to rival Super Bowl-levels of excitement, say local operators

Feb 20, 2025 8:20 AM Read more >

International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

Some programs at risk, while many look to diversify revenue to remain competitive

Feb 17, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function.

Feb 12, 2025 7:36 AM Read more >

Canadians want more federal ad dollars directed to news media, says survey

Majority support funding trusted media as feds resume Meta advertising

Feb 10, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. film industry divided on future use of AI

Some unions are calling for stricter regulations, while others look to navigate adoption

Jan 31, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >