The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/vancouver/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Vancouver | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/vancouver/ 32 32 11 killed as vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival in Vancouver https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-killed-as-vehicle-plows-into-a-filipino-street-festival-in-vancouver/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:10:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536373 Police rule out terrorism; interim chief calls attack the 'darkest day' in city's history, says suspect has history of mental health issues

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]]> Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist who served in IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/vancouver-comics-festival-apologizes-for-excluding-jewish-artist-who-served-in-idf/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:08:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304618 After backlash, VanCAF says most board members involved in decision to ban Miriam Libicki have resigned; despite walkout, Seattle museum recommits to exhibit on antisemitism

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]]> Vancouver comics festival bans Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over past IDF service https://www.timesofisrael.com/vancouver-comics-festival-bans-jewish-artist-miriam-libicki-over-past-idf-service/ Fri, 31 May 2024 13:39:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302169 Libicki, who explores Jewish identity in her work, says the ban is illegal and 'bad for all artists of all political orientations and background'

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]]> Modern-day female Willy Wonka makes elite edible candy art in New York https://www.timesofisrael.com/modern-day-female-willy-wonka-makes-elite-edible-candy-art-in-new-york/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:32:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1984964 With a mega-popular luxury candy business, former fashion designer Maayan Zilberman shares how her sweet dreams came true

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]]> Seth Rogen is new voice of Vancouver’s public transit system https://www.timesofisrael.com/seth-rogen-is-new-voice-of-vancouvers-public-transit-system/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:57:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1897518 Canadian Jewish comedian records announcements for Translink BC saying he's always interested in joining in Canadian culture

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]]> Vancouver school apologizes to students for banning Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/vancouver-school-apologizes-to-students-for-banning-hanukkah/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:21:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1747976 Sixth-grade girls Maya Sontz and Rebecca Weinberg spearhead -- and win -- fight for inclusivity in their Christmas-bedecked public school

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]]> In first papal TED talk, Pope urges solidarity with the poor https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-papal-ted-talk-pope-urges-solidarity-with-the-poor/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:34:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1607926 Francis warns the powerful to act humbly or risk ruin, in video recording released by Vatican

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]]> Comedian unwraps Holocaust denial with apparel line https://www.timesofisrael.com/comedian-unwraps-holocaust-denial-with-apparel-line/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:50:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1588981 Nathan Fielder pledges $150,000 to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center at Sunday's first brick-and-mortar pop-up of jacket company Summit Ice

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]]> Vancouver Jewish teen wows ‘Chopped’ judges to win Canadian TV cooking competition https://www.timesofisrael.com/vancouver-jewish-teen-wows-chopped-judges-to-win-canadian-tv-cooking-competition/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:10:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1562330 Justine Balin creatively turns unfamiliar -- and very unkosher -- ingredients into delicious dishes to win $10K prize

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]]> Making aliyah this summer from Canada: A flock of sheep https://www.timesofisrael.com/making-aliyah-this-summer-from-canada-a-flock-of-sheep/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:57:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1403863 A Canadian couple wants to restore a Biblical breed of sheep to the Holy Land. All they need is a plane and a farm

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]]> BDS activists stick anti-Israel labels on products in Canada https://www.timesofisrael.com/bds-activists-stick-anti-israel-labels-on-products-in-canada/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:17:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1358463 Labels placed on Pampers, Nestle and MacDonald's products as well as bottles of Efrat wine produced in the West Bank

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]]> Israeli embassy, consulate in Canada to sponsor Noa concert after JNF pullout https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-consulate-in-canada-to-sponsor-noa-concert-after-jnf-pullout/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:29:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1346490 Canadian JNF pulled backing due to allegations that Achinoam Nini supported BDS movement, which artist denied

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]]> Canada PM slams pepper spraying of Syrian refugees https://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-pm-condemns-pepper-spraying-of-syrian-refugees/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:12:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1318411 Several hospitalized, including a two-year-old, in Vancouver incident police are treating as a hate crime

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]]> Baa, baa, biblical sheep, have you an Israeli passport? https://www.timesofisrael.com/baa-baa-biblical-sheep-have-you-an-israeli-passport/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:29:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1304138 A couple's quest to bring a breed of biblical sheep back to Israel butts heads with veterinary guidelines for importing livestock

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]]> US rabbis envy Canadian counterparts’ chance to welcome refugees https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-rabbis-envy-canadian-counterparts-chance-to-welcome-refugees/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 18:00:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1303202 While Canadian clergy help sponsor newly arriving Syrians, frustrated American rabbis focus on advocacy and education

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