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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Wednesday · May 20, 2026

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11:43
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Pulse

Toronto's architectural heritage is slipping away

City subreddit's been mourning some of Vancouver's older buildings lately. Heritage structures are disappearing faster than they're being preserved. Worth thinking about what...

11:25
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News Brief

North Vancouver Municipality Sued Over Flood Damages

A property owner is taking the District of North Vancouver to court after a culvert failure allowed creek water to flood a rental home last May.

11:08
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The Lead

Fire Crews Shifting How They Respond to Medical Calls

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is beginning to limit which medical emergencies firefighters respond to, citing strain on capacity at one downtown station.

10:34
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Pulse

Evening vibes are hitting different right now

The sunset light's been absolutely insane this week. Everyone's posting from the seawall, parks, and rooftops—that golden hour hitting Vancouver like nowhere else. Grab it...

10:17
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News Brief

Broadway Reopens Early, Another Closure Coming

The Mount Pleasant SkyTrain station section of Broadway reopened to traffic this week after a four-month closure, but crews are preparing a bigger disruption upstream.

10:00
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Neighborhoods

Surrey Events This Week: Theater, Festivals & More

The Surrey area has a packed week of live theater, staged readings, and cultural events. Here's what's happening.

9:43
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The Lead

VCC's East Broadway Campus Gets Major Rethink

Vancouver Community College is planning a massive high-density redevelopment of its flagship campus, with thousands of new homes and renewed academic space.

9:25
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News Brief

Italian Day Getting $60K City Grant This Summer

Vancouver City Council unanimously approved emergency funding for the Italian Day Festival, which lost sponsorship revenue to FIFA's takeover of Commercial Drive advertising.

8:00
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Tonight

The Paper Kites

The Centre in Vancouver

8:00
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Tonight

POiSON GiRL FRiEND with KMOE

Hollywood Theatre

8:00
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Tonight

Tim Hicks: Going Somewhere Tour

Casino Vancouver

8:00
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Tonight

Tim Hicks

Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

8:00
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Tonight

The Paper Kites with Donovan Woods

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts

7:00
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Tonight

De Yun She with Guo Degang

UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

5:51
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Neighborhoods

Surrey Student Housing Tower Breaks Ground

Western Community College's 810-bed residence will open by fall 2028, marking the city's first purpose-built student housing.

5:16
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The Lead

Vancouver's Climate Bylaws Under Attack

Mayor Ken Sim moves to roll back gas heating bans and energy standards, sparking a showdown with the province over affordability versus emissions.

4:42
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News Brief

Grouse Mountain's Gravity Coaster Now Open

New 1,434-metre mountain coaster launches with epic city views and anti-collision tech for safe thrills.

4:08
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Eat & Drink

Melting Pot Eyes Canadian Expansion From Edmonton Hub

Iconic U.S. fondue chain plotting move into Calgary, with franchise growth strategist citing strong market potential.

1:48
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News Brief

VPD Steps Up Patrols at Mosques After San Diego Attack

Following a deadly shooting at an Islamic centre in California, Vancouver police are increasing visible presence at local places of worship.

1:08
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Neighborhoods

Langley Policing Standoff Enters Second Year With No Resolution

Langley Township and Langley City remain deadlocked over de-integration of their RCMP service after 12 months of stalled negotiations.

12:28
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The Lead

Surrey Family's 120-km Walk for Rare Disease Cure

A three-year-old battling spastic paraplegia needs $2.7M for gene therapy. His family is walking it to the legislature.

11:48
AM
Eat & Drink

A Rare Indian Coffee Moment Lands in Vancouver

Kavita, a top-rated modern Indian restaurant, is launching a canteen-style brunch pop-up with specialty Indian coffee this month.

10:05
AM
The Lead

City Council Moves to Speed Up Housing Construction

Mayor Sim pushes to align Vancouver's building codes with provincial standards, citing affordability crisis.

8:56
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The Lead

Seniors Languish on Years-Long Care Home Waitlists

B.C. cancels seven new long-term care projects as 7,829 seniors wait—some dying in hospital beds while the system stalls.

7:48
AM
News Brief

Home Sales Steady but Weak as Spring Market Cools

Lower Mainland sales remain soft in seasonal slowdown; market waiting for summer momentum.

7:13
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The Lead

Police Chief Reflects on Year of Crisis and Mental Health Fears

Steve Rai marks one year as VPD chief, still haunted by the Lapu Lapu Day attack and worried about unpredictable violence.