Wednesday · May 20, 2026
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Paper Kites
The Centre in Vancouver
POiSON GiRL FRiEND with KMOE
Hollywood Theatre
Tim Hicks: Going Somewhere Tour
Casino Vancouver
Tim Hicks
Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
The Paper Kites with Donovan Woods
The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
De Yun She with Guo Degang
UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Council Moves to Speed Up Housing Construction
Mayor Sim pushes to align Vancouver's building codes with provincial standards, citing affordability crisis.
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.
Home Sales Steady but Weak as Spring Market Cools
Lower Mainland sales remain soft in seasonal slowdown; market waiting for summer momentum.
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.