Global news vancouver

Here are some recent global news stories from Vancouver:

Breaking News

• COVID-19 Update: British Columbia has reported 1,344 new cases of COVID-19, with 14 deaths. The province has also announced that it will be moving to Step 2 of its reopening plan, allowing for more businesses to reopen and gatherings to increase. (Source: CBC News)
• Wildfires: A massive wildfire is burning in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The fire has grown to over 10,000 hectares in size and is not yet under control. (Source: Global News)

International News

• US-China Tensions: The United States and China have imposed new sanctions on each other, escalating tensions between the two countries. The sanctions are in response to China's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority and the US's restrictions on Chinese technology companies. (Source: BBC News)
• UK-EU Trade Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides. The deal would allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides and would prevent a hard border between the UK and Ireland. (Source: The Guardian)

Business News

• Tech Industry: Vancouver-based tech company Hootsuite has acquired social media management platform Sparkcentral for $60 million. The acquisition will allow Hootsuite to expand its offerings in the social media management space. (Source: Business in Vancouver)
• Real Estate: The Vancouver real estate market has seen a surge in sales in recent months, with prices rising by 10% in the past year. The increase in sales is attributed to low interest rates and a lack of supply in the market. (Source: The Globe and Mail)

Sports News

• NHL: The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year contract extension worth $56 million. Miller has been a key player for the Canucks, scoring 23 goals and adding 34 assists last season. (Source: Sportsnet)
• MLB: The Toronto Blue Jays have signed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year contract worth $80 million. Ryu has been a dominant pitcher in the major leagues, earning an All-Star selection in 2019. (Source: ESPN)