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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Thursday · May 21, 2026

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11:55
PM
The Lead

New Housing Coming to Homeless in North Vancouver

Province and District partner on temporary homes for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in the North Shore community.

11:18
PM
Pulse

Mayor sparks climate bylaw rollback debate

Vancouver's mayor is moving to roll back major climate bylaws and the province is not happy about it. City Hall vs. provincial government — this one's getting heated.

11:00
PM
The Lead

SkyTrain's Broadway Hub Rises: New Interchange Takes Shape

Canada Line platforms extend for first time in 17 years as Broadway-City Hall becomes a major regional transfer point this fall.

10:42
PM
News Brief

Ladner May Days Brings Live Music and Artisan Market

Delta celebration features Beatles tribute, 80s rock, and 30+ vendors this weekend.

10:05
PM
Pulse

Bridge seismic upgrade gets $200M boost

Mayor, B.C., and feds just announced $200 million in seismic upgrades to a major Vancouver bridge. City infrastructure getting serious money for safety — don't see that every day.

9:46
PM
The Lead

City Hall Dons FIFA Colors as World Cup Nears

Vancouver's iconic Art Deco landmark gets temporary World Cup branding as the city transforms for June matches.

9:28
PM
News Brief

Grouse Mountain Hosting Epic FIFA World Cup Watch Party

Destination Canada's alpine viewing event brings Panama vs. England match to the mountaintop June 27.

9:00
PM
Tonight

VHOOR with BLZ

The Pearl

7:47
PM
The Lead

Vancouver Council Debates Natural Gas Bylaw Reversal

Mayor Ken Sim's motion to undo the city's natural gas ban is entering its second day of council debate after dozens of speakers opposed it Wednesday.

7:03
PM
The Lead

Missing Persons Case Escalates to Homicide Team

IHIT has taken over the investigation into a Lions Bay man missing since May 15 after evidence suggested he was a homicide victim.

6:19
PM
Neighborhoods

Langley Park Gets Upgraded River Boardwalk

Campbell Valley Regional Park's renovated southern boardwalk on the Little River Loop is now open to the public after a $2 million project.

5:57
PM
The Lead

Sex Offender Designated Dangerous, Remains in Custody

John Ambrose Seward, convicted of assault while under supervision, has been declared a dangerous offender by provincial court.

5:14
PM
Neighborhoods

25-Year Caribbean Music Festival Forced to Close

Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival ends after two and a half decades, citing 40% cost increases and declining corporate sponsorships.

4:52
PM
The Lead

Riverview Bridge Closure Reshapes Weekend Travel

The newly opened stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will shut northbound lanes all weekend for path work, forcing drivers to alternate routes.

4:30
PM
News Brief

Ladner May Days Brings Food Trucks and Festival Fare

Delta's annual celebration returns this weekend with a lineup of food vendors serving everything from poke bowls to Ukrainian specialties.

2:28
PM
News Brief

Hyack Parade Brings Metro Vancouver's Biggest Family Festival

The 54th annual Hyack Multicultural Parade rolls through New Westminster this Saturday with thousands expected; major road closures in effect.

1:08
PM
The Lead

Fairy Creek Protesters Win Appeal on Class-Action Certification

B.C. Court of Appeal overturned rejection of proposed lawsuit; case returns to Supreme Court for new decision on police barring from protest site.

12:28
PM
News Brief

Short-Track Speed Skating Returns to Vancouver This Fall

International skaters compete at Pacific Coliseum for first time since 2010 Olympics, bringing back Olympic nostalgia and world-class competition.

11:48
AM
Eat & Drink

New Oakridge Café Launches With Specialty Coffee Precision

Sphere Coffee Bar opens this month across from Time Out Market, working with Mission roaster Nika Coffee for locally roasted, responsibly sourced brews.

11:07
AM
News Brief

Desbiens Chases Second Straight PWHL Goaltender Award

Montréal's Ann-Renée Desbiens posted elite numbers and just won her first Walter Cup title; Frankel and Philips are her competition.

6:38
AM
Feature

Inside the amfAR Gala: Where Charity Meets Cannes Glamour

The annual Antibes fundraiser has raised nearly $950M for AIDS research since 1985. Here's how the night unfolds—from the red carpet chaos to the record-breaking auction.

12:51
AM
Pulse

B.C. housing costs hit another level

The province just spent over half a million dollars on rent for two tenants in a Vancouver SRO. The housing crisis numbers keep getting surreal—that's what emergency spending...

12:34
AM
The Lead

FIFA Traffic Test: Is Vancouver Ready?

With the World Cup starting in three weeks, the city is preparing for millions of soccer fans and the traffic chaos that comes with them.

12:17
AM
Pulse

Italian Day just got its funding locked down

Vancouver City Council came through and approved $60K for Italian Day this summer. Commercial Drive festival is happening and it's gonna be packed. Mark your calendar.

12:00
AM
The Lead

City Council Backs Free Swimming Lessons for Kids

Vancouver unanimously approved a motion to create free swim programs for children aged 3–12 and to expand pool access across the city.