Tuesday · May 19, 2026
29-storey Marriott and rental tower approved for Yaletown corner
Vancouver City Council unanimously greenlit a mixed-use development at Smithe and Cambie that will add a 246-room luxury hotel and 165 rental homes to a longtime dead zone downtown.
The doctor who gave sport to millions: Dr. Frank Hayden's lasting legacy
The Special Olympics visionary who died this week at 96 fundamentally changed how the world sees athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Human Remains Discovered in Langley River; Investigation Underway
RCMP and BC Coroners Service searching for evidence after discovery near Nicomekl River. Identity and cause of death still undetermined.
BC Hydro Wants Your Home More Efficient—With Free Thermostats
New Power Smart 2.0 program offers $350 smart thermostats, energy rebates, and household incentives to cut electricity use.
Delta Secondary Raises $20K at Inaugural Relay For Life Cancer Fundraiser
Students, teachers, and survivors walked, played, and rallied for the Canadian Cancer Society. Turnout shattered fundraising goals.
Broadway at Main Finally Reopens After 4-Month Subway Detour
The long-delayed intersection bounces back as road reconstruction wraps. Here's what changes for drivers and transit riders this summer.
Magpie Coffee Brings Fruit-Flavored Espresso to Richmond
New Aberdeen Square café serves orange americanos, pineapple lattes, and a viral-ready one-liter cup for morning commuters.
15 Dolphins Escape Shallow Tidal Pool After 12-Hour Entrapment
Pacific white-sided dolphins stranded at Qualicum Beach freed themselves with incoming tide. Experts urge distance to avoid stressing marine life.
Weather Turns Unsettled as Rain Returns This Week
Sunny Victoria Day weekend gives way to showers; grab an umbrella for the last stretch of May.
Transit Workers Seek Strike Mandate in New Dispute
Unifor demanding action after contract talks with TransLink subsidiary break down over wage and benefits.
Canucks Make Coaching Change as Playoff Run Ends
Adam Foote out as head coach after season ends; more staff changes expected as Vancouver rebuilds.
Good Morning, Richmond—Tuesday Brings Bird Life
Richmond's morning weather and nature update from the Richmond Nature Park, where song sparrows are actively singing.
Cash Quietly Fading From Vancouver Restaurants
More local businesses are abandoning cash entirely, shifting to digital-only payments and reshaping how we transact.
Cash Drawers Close as Vancouver Businesses Go Digital
Restaurants, city parks, and major attractions are ditching cash payment options, accelerating a shift toward digital-only transactions across Metro Vancouver.
Professional Women's Hockey League Lands in Northern California
The PWHL expands to San Jose, bringing professional women's hockey to Northern California for the first time.
Garden Mulch Tips From the Soil Up
Spring is peak season for garden beds. Here's how to mulch properly without harming your plants or breaking your back.
Metro Vancouver Restaurants Serving Up New Mexican Fare
Seven spots pushing boundaries with fresh takes on Mexican cuisine are drawing attention from neighborhood diners right now.
Goats Keep Invasive Plants in Check Across Delta
A herd of 33 goats is working overtime in Tsawwassen, eating invasive plants and keeping the ecosystem balanced.
Province Moves to Seize Surrey Home After Years of Police Calls
A quiet street, 120 police visits, and a deadly fire. Now B.C. is taking legal action to claim the property.
Bear Attacks Man in Mission; Officers Search
A black bear attacked a Mission resident early Monday, leaving him injured. Conservation officers are searching for the animal.
Cash Is Quietly Disappearing From Vancouver Businesses
Restaurants, cafés, and tourist attractions are going cashless. Here's what's changing and why some residents are pushing back.
Leon Thomas Honored With ASCAP Vanguard Award
The R&B innovator receives recognition for shaping the future of the genre at a pivotal moment in his career.
How to Actually Survive Wedding Season Without Breaking the Bank
One invitation triggers a cascade of spending. Here's how to say yes to the celebration without saying goodbye to your savings account.
Hotel bookings down 20 percent despite World Cup excitement
Vancouver's hotel bookings are down 20 percent this year despite the World Cup coming. Everyone thought visitors would flood the city, but the numbers say otherwise.
Arson suspected in boat fire outside nightclub
A boat caught fire outside a Vancouver nightclub and investigators suspect arson. The waterfront incident got quick emergency response, but the cause's getting scrutinized.
Vancouver fire service pivoting as burnout reaches crisis
Vancouver Fire Rescue is rethinking how it responds to calls because staff burnout is out of control. That's a major shift for a service already stretched thin.
Seawall's LookingUnreal Right Now
The seawall's been blowing up on Reddit—locals posting some unreal photos of the city skyline and False Creek vibes. Spring light hitting different out there.
Coal Harbour's floating hotel faces legal challenge
A legal challenge is trying to block the floating hotel planned for Vancouver's Coal Harbour. Locals and heritage advocates are arguing it doesn't fit the neighborhood's...
Delta Community Grieves Mentor's Sudden Loss
Letter recalls lasting impact of beloved figure on local charitable work and community bonds.
Surrey Drivers Push Boundaries at Four-Way Stops
Letter highlights dangerous 'rolling stops' becoming routine in South Surrey intersections.
Wembanyama's Historic 41-Point Playoff Night Sets West Finals Afire
The Spurs' generational talent delivers a masterclass in Game 1, dragging San Antonio past Oklahoma City in double overtime.
LIRR Strike Ends After Three-Day Standoff
Negotiators reach deal to restore service on North America's busiest commuter rail system.
Medical Crisis: 1 in 5 Pregnant Ontarians Missed Syphilis Screening
A troubling new study reveals major gaps in prenatal testing that could leave babies vulnerable to a preventable—and devastating—disease.
Yankees' Seventh-Inning Surge Stuns Blue Jays in Late Rally
Bellinger and Chisholm power New York past Toronto 7-6 with two-run homers in must-have frame.