Remembering Ernie “Punch” McLean, the legendary junior hockey coach whose New Westminster Bruins dynasty helped define an unforgettable era in Canadian hockey.

WBN News welcomes financial strategist Crystal Mirkazemi, expanding its contributor network with expertise in wealth planning and investor insight.

A Delta-based company has opened North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refining facility, advancing Canada’s clean energy strategy.

Global markets are reacting sharply as oil prices surge past $120, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. The ripple effects are now hitting inflation, trade flows, and economic stability across every major region.

Canada has announced a $25 billion sovereign-style fund to invest in infrastructure, energy, and key industries—marking a major shift toward long-term economic growth and national wealth building.

A healthy ecosystem sustains itself—each part feeding the next, creating continuous growth without disruption. In the same way, a well-structured financial plan is designed to flow, adapt, and support itself over time.

Storm-driven boat groundings are becoming a familiar sight along Kitsilano Beach and the entrance to False Creek, raising questions about safety and responsibility.

Oil shocks, currency shifts, and major deals dominate global markets as businesses adjust rapidly to rising costs and geopolitical pressure.