Vancouver Security, Tsunami Risk and Housing Reforms Today 2026-05-06

Top B.C. and Canada stories: security plans, tsunami concerns, housing reform, and more.

Plaza of Nations remains largely unused 40 years after Expo 86 Plaza of Nations redevelopment remains uncertain as Vancouver’s Expo 86 site sits empty, while owners shape a longterm plan and gather public input. Vancouver outlines World Cup security and transit plans Vancouver World Cup plans add transit, security, and road closures downtown Get event updates, travel tips, and crowd guidance before match days arrive Alaska landslide triggered major tsunami, raising concern for B.C. Alaska landslide tsunami study reveals a 481metre wave in Tracy Arm Fjord Researchers warn British Columbia to watch fjord hazards, shipping routes and coasts B.C. man's death led to housing law reforms as family seeks answers Keith Scott death in Victoria: family seeks answers as tenancy laws change Supportive housing reforms followed the case, but the unsolved killing still haunts his family B.C. taxpayers spent nearly $300,000 on prisoner flights to court BC inmate flights cost taxpayers nearly $300K as court access strains Virtual hearings and new transport options could cut delays and keep trials moving Quickservice restaurants face bigger sales drop as Canadians cut back Canada quickservice restaurants face a sharper slowdown as households cut back. See why price pressure and rising costs are squeezing sales and profits. Canada to test Alert Ready emergency system over two days Alert Ready test alerts will reach Canadians across TV, radio and wireless devices See when your province gets the emergency test and avoid being caught off guard