Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Author: The Daily News Now! Language: English Episodes: 100
Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is a daily news podcast that keeps you up to speed on what matters most in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, in just two minutes. Hosted and produced by The Daily News Now!, each short update cuts through the noise to bring you fast, reliable coverage of local stories as they develop. Expect quick hits on SkyTrain delays, housing and real estate shifts, weather alerts, crime and traffic reports, BC politics, Canucks coverage, and other major breaking stories that impact your day. Episodes are refreshed throughout the day, so you can listen episodes whenever you need a concise briefing. Whether you are commuting, grabbing coffee, or catching up between meetings, this en-language show is your on-the-go news companion for staying informed, without the clutter or long commentary that slows you down.
Episodes
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Campbell River Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
A major crash in Campbell River Friday afternoon brought traffic to a halt, with four ambulances and an air ambulance rushing to the scene as at least three vehicles tangled in a chaotic wreck. One person was hospitalize…
Fairmont Strike Averted at Last Minute [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18
Just in time to avert a major strike at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, workers narrowly avoided walking out after a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations. With 99% support for striking over pay, mental health supp…
Boost Brain Health for a Vital Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — a perfect time to start boosting your brain health with simple, everyday habits like eating well, staying active, and getting enough sleep. The Alzheimer’s Associa…
Ridgefield’s New Water Tower Breaks Ground [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54
Ridgefield just unveiled its first-ever elevated water tower on South Fifth Street, set to hold 2.5 million gallons and serve as a game-changer for the city’s growing east side. With 10,000 new residents expected by 2045…
Student Chef Serves Wild Tasting Menu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38
A culinary student at Clark College is serving up a wild five-course tasting menu featuring smoked kangaroo, rabbit, and frog—all with an apple twist—culminating in his capstone project at the student-run restaurant. Pri…
Stabbing at Battle Ground Leaves One Dead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
A deadly stabbing in Battle Ground left one man dead and a woman critically injured Friday afternoon—both victims were related to the 39-year-old suspect, Steven Williams, who surrendered to police and is now facing firs…
Empress Hotel Strike Averted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22
Fairmont Empress Hotel staff narrowly avoided a strike after late-night negotiations yielded a tentative deal—99% of union members voted for walkout, demanding fair wages, mental health support, and protected tips. This…
Climate Crisis Hits B.C. Hard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
B.C. braces for a scorching summer as Environment Canada issues a warning that aligns with what scientists have been predicting for years—extreme weather is no longer rare, it’s the new normal. From deadly heat domes to…
Garden Fork Restaurant Burns Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
At 3 AM Saturday, flames tore through the historic Garden Fork Restaurant in Brentwood Bay, engulfing the basement, main floor, and attic — a spot that opened just last August in a 1982 building once home to Sassy’s, Smi…
Power Outage Hits 73K Island Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
Saturday morning brought a major blackout to 73,000 customers across Newfoundland and Labrador after a critical trip on the Labrador Island Link triggered an automatic underfrequency load shed—essentially, the grid’s saf…