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Two elite marathoners pushed each other to shatter a course record that stood for years, finishing just seconds apart. Over 25,000 runners from 60 countries turned Vancouver into a celebration of human endurance.
Fire departments from Vancouver to Europe are quietly rolling out electric fire trucks that respond to real emergencies without diesel fumes. While they're not as common as electric buses yet, these zero-emission emergency vehicles are proving they can handle everything from medical calls to structure fires.
Wheeler the tabby cat traveled over 60 miles from Duncan to Saanich during his four-month adventure, but a single social media post brought him home. His story shows how identification and community connections can reunite lost pets with their families.
A Nanaimo steel manufacturer just received nearly $1 million to expand operations and hire 26 skilled workers. The investment helps British Columbia build economic resilience while creating family-sustaining careers on Vancouver Island.
Canada hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026, with a talented young squad determined to make history by advancing past the group stage. After a 36-year absence ended in 2022, the team returns stronger, playing in front of home crowds in Toronto and Vancouver.
A honeycomb-shaped office building in Vancouver is proving that wood can stand tall in earthquake zones while fighting climate change. The Hive is now the tallest earthquake-resistant mass timber building in North America.
A&K Robotics just raised $8 million to bring autonomous passenger pods to airports worldwide, giving millions of travelers with mobility challenges the freedom to navigate terminals independently. Cruz, their self-driving robot, is already moving passengers through busy terminals in Vancouver and Madrid.
Two neighbor cities are teaming up across the U.S.-Canada border to turn the 2026 World Cup into a regional celebration. Together, they're expecting over 1.1 million visitors and creating innovative ways to share the economic boost with local communities.
Eleven people from around the globe just shared their biggest ideas on the TED main stage after being discovered through local TEDx events. The special session at TED2026 in Vancouver brought together voices from Chicago to Lagos, Mumbai to Athens.
A Vancouver Island family on vacation in Mexico got the surprise of their lives when volunteers found their missing cat 30 kilometers from home after two months. The friendly tortoiseshell ran straight into her rescuer's arms during a rainstorm.
A friendly tortoiseshell cat reunited with her family after vanishing for two months and traveling 30 kilometers from home. The rescue happened while her family vacationed in Mexico, just one day after they'd told their kids she was likely gone forever.
A Vancouver pilot program is rescuing plastic waste from construction sites and turning it into components that reduce concrete use by 30 percent. Eight building projects are proving that construction waste can become a resource instead of filling landfills.
Campers on Vancouver Island heard faint cries in the remote wilderness and discovered two newborn black bear cubs whose mother had died. The tiny cubs, eyes still closed, are now thriving at a wildlife recovery center.
Just two months after finishing chemotherapy, Zed Dhalla shot hoops with his childhood hero at a Vancouver gym. The encounter came after a devastating year that included losing his colon, his mother, and tearing his ACL.
When hikers heard crying in the remote woods near Nitinat Lake, they discovered two newborn black bear cubs whose mother had been killed by a predator. The tiny animals, eyes still closed and weighing just 3.5 pounds, are now thriving at a wildlife recovery center.
Vancouver is building Canada's first supertall skyscraper inspired by ancient glass sea sponges found off the British Columbia coast. The 1,033-foot tower will feature a rooftop park and aims for net-zero carbon operation.
A retired Vancouver woman has repaired hundreds of stuffed animals, from mass-produced toys to a 115-year-old bear passed through five generations. Ruth Hasman says the stories behind each beloved companion make every stitch worthwhile.
A retired seamstress has spent nearly 20 years restoring thousands of beloved teddy bears and stuffed animals from her Vancouver home. Ruth Hasman's "teddy bear hospital" gives families a chance to preserve toys that have been passed down through generations.
TED is scouring the globe for extraordinary ideas from unexpected places, giving local speakers a shot at the world stage. Nine TEDx speakers from around the world are now competing for a chance to share their vision in Vancouver this April.
When a hiker got separated from their group on a challenging mountain trail at night, the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad braved snow and steep terrain to bring them home safely. The team built an emergency shelter and fire to treat mild hypothermia before guiding the hiker down.
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