Entertainment, Media & Sports

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 >

Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Records released under freedom of information law show the province was considering other near-term international sporting events already scheduled to come to B.C.

Aug 15, 2023 7:25 AM Read more >

Developer Beedie's Stanley Park concert raises $2M for food bank

Bryan Adams and Blondie headlined the Aug. 12 event at Malkin Bowl

Aug 14, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Seattle reveals its FIFA stadium contract for the 2026 World Cup

The agreement offers a behind-the-scenes look at the requirements and costs of co-hosting the world’s biggest sporting event

Aug 11, 2023 4:19 PM Read more >