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Vancouver Woman Granted $300K Bail in Mult-Defendant Child-Molestation Case
crime-and-courts14 days ago

Vancouver Woman Granted $300K Bail in Mult-Defendant Child-Molestation Case

Anna May Hug Hartley, 41, of Vancouver, was ordered held on $300,000 bail in a Clark County child-molestation investigation involving her husband and a Clark County pediatrician who died by apparent suicide; the case also involves a third suspect and centers on allegations of trafficking and possession of explicit material, with Hartley accused of transporting the victim to the doctor’s La Center residence where nude photos were exchanged.

Real BC Aquarium doubles as set for Remarkably Bright Creatures
entertainment17 days ago

Real BC Aquarium doubles as set for Remarkably Bright Creatures

Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures was filmed in real British Columbia locations, with interior scenes shot at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park and exterior shots around Vancouver (including the Deep Cove Yacht Club standing in for Sowell Bay Aquarium). Additional scenes were filmed in Lions Bay and Maple Ridge. The film, set in the fictional Sowell Bay in Puget Sound, features a real Giant Octopus named Agnetha alongside CGI moments, and arrived on Netflix in May 2026.

FIFA Congress Highlights Rift as Israeli and Palestinian Officials Snub Handshake
world26 days ago

FIFA Congress Highlights Rift as Israeli and Palestinian Officials Snub Handshake

At the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026, Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub and Israel Football Association Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman refused to shake hands after FIFA President Gianni Infantino attempted to mediate; Rajoub later reached to kiss Infantino on the cheek as Infantino spoke, underscoring ongoing political tensions affecting sports.

Killing of Iranian-Canadian Activist Unmasks Rift in Canada's Iranian Diaspora
world1 month ago

Killing of Iranian-Canadian Activist Unmasks Rift in Canada's Iranian Diaspora

Masood Masjoody, a 45-year-old Iranian-Canadian activist in Vancouver, disappeared in February after accusing two fellow Iranians of plotting his death, and his body was found on March 9; the case highlights deep, ongoing rifts within Canada’s Iranian diaspora between monarchist-leaning activists and other factions, illustrating how internal political conflicts can spill into personal safety and community dynamics.

AEW Dynasty adds three title matches to Vancouver PPV lineup
sports1 month ago

AEW Dynasty adds three title matches to Vancouver PPV lineup

AEW Dynasty has added three more title bouts to the Vancouver pay-per-view card: Jack Perry will defend the AEW National Championship against Mark Davis on Dynasty Zero Hour; Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) will defend their AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship versus Hyan & Maya World (their second defense); and Marina Shafir will face Alex Windsor on Zero Hour. The show, set for April 12 at Rogers Arena, will stream the Zero Hour before the main card, and the rest of the card features a crowded title picture with matches like FTR, The Young Bucks, Jon Moxley vs Will Ospreay, Andrade vs Darby Allin, and more, plus ongoing implications from The Dogs’ World Trios title win and a teased mystery partner for The Conglomeration.

Clark County residents cross the river for scarce specialty care
health4 months ago

Clark County residents cross the river for scarce specialty care

Clark County faces a growing shortage of specialists, forcing many residents to seek complex care in Portland. The healthcare workforce isn’t expanding fast enough to meet demand, leading to frustrating referrals and lengthy travel, though some say the care is worth the trek. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a potential shortfall of up to 5,500 specialists by 2036, prompting calls for better local access and stronger collaboration between primary care providers and specialists to improve timely, coordinated care.

Brendan Allen Stuns Reinier de Ridder in UFC Fight Night Upset
sports7 months ago

Brendan Allen Stuns Reinier de Ridder in UFC Fight Night Upset

Brendan Allen achieved the biggest win of his MMA career by defeating Reinier de Ridder via TKO in the fourth round at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, despite short notice. Allen dominated on the ground and struck effectively, ending de Ridder's four-fight UFC winning streak. Post-fight, Allen called out top middleweight fighters, signaling his ambitions in the division.