AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMetro Vancouver Labour Dispute: Metro Vancouver regional parks may be hit this weekend as unionized workers with the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union walk off the job, affecting services like garbage collection and first aid across 25 parks. Vancouver Island Wildlife: A regional park east of Duncan, B.C., was closed after a black bear attack on a hiker and her off-leash dogs; conservation officers say the attack was defensive and won’t be trying to locate the bear. Edmonton Health Care: Stollery Children’s Hospital is set to open a new pediatric surgery clinic Monday, with 23 rooms and major donor funding plus $4.85M from the province. Edmonton Transit Expansion: Hyundai Rotem has won an order for eight more light rail cars for Edmonton, adding to a prior contract to replace aging Siemens U2 trains. Canada-Iran Tensions: Canada announced sanctions on five Iranian officials tied to activities it says threaten navigation rights around the Strait of Hormuz. Sports (Vancouver/Toronto/Edmonton): Vancouver hosts Seattle in MLS action; Toronto beats New York 3-1 with Shane Bieber and Alejandro Kirk; and the Oilers face fresh questions about centre depth heading into the season. Calgary Golf: The Rogers Charity Classic finalized its 2026 field for Aug. 21-23 at Canyon Meadows, featuring major champions including Bernhard Langer and Mike Weir.
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