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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Monday · Jun 1, 2026

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10:49
PM
Neighborhoods

Multiple water emergencies in Sea to Sky as paddleboarders still missing

RCMP responds to third incident in a week; search continues for two paddleboarders at Murrin Park after Saturday incident.

10:31
PM
Pulse

New fare gates open at Yaletown–Roundhouse Station

Yaletown–Roundhouse Station just got new fare gates to speed up commute flow and improve accessibility. Smoother entry, fewer bottlenecks at one of the city's busiest SkyTrain stops.

10:13
PM
News Brief

Heat peaks at 31°C Tuesday before weekend rain rolls in

Tuesday brings summer-like humidity; cooler, wetter conditions arrive by Friday as high-pressure ridge breaks down.

10:00
PM
Tonight

SOUNDS Syndicate @ Midnight Mondays

Fortune Sound Club

9:55
PM
Neighborhoods

Amazon blamed for bargaining breakdown at unionized B.C. warehouse

Mediator finds retailer blocked workers at every turn in first-contract talks at Delta fulfillment centre.

9:19
PM
Pulse

Water restrictions hit Stage 3 in a week

Stage 3 water restrictions kick in June 8 across Metro Vancouver — no lawn watering, pools, or hot tubs. Hand watering gardens is fine, car washes have to be commercial. Rain's...

9:01
PM
News Brief

Stage 3 water bans start June 8 across Metro Vancouver

All lawn watering banned, pools off-limits. Restrictions reflect low snowpack, hot forecast, and Stanley Park tunnel work.

8:43
PM
Neighborhoods

Surrey police chief ousted after just six years

Norm Lipinski, first head of the city's municipal force, placed on leave and given until Thursday to resign or face termination.

8:00
PM
Tonight

Clara La San

Vogue Theatre - BC

5:41
PM
News Brief

Two dead in Surrey stabbing; police shooting under review

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and police watchdog investigating after stabbing leaves two dead and one injured, ending with officer-involved shooting.

5:15
PM
News Brief

B.C. releases 37-point anti-racism action plan

Province targets racism in public services with commitments spanning healthcare, AI oversight, worker protections, and legal reform over two-year timeline.

4:50
PM
News Brief

Park board explores jet ski ban after whale strike

Vancouver's waterfront may soon restrict high-speed personal watercraft following May collision with grey whale near Stanley Park.

4:24
PM
News Brief

Over one-third of B.C. workers earn below living wage

New report shows minimum wage increases aren't keeping pace with cost of living, widening pay gap especially in Metro Vancouver.

3:58
PM
News Brief

Invasive mosquitoes carrying brain virus found near Sea-to-Sky

Health officials detect California serogroup virus in Squamish-Pemberton region after cluster of childhood encephalitis cases in 2024.

3:33
PM
Neighborhoods

White Rock's Concerts at the Pier kicks off June 25

Free summer concert series returns for 10th anniversary with Celtic, punk, fusion and '80s pop acts at waterfront venues through August.

1:45
PM
News Brief

YVR targets Vietnam and South America for new direct routes

Airport CEO says geopolitical shifts create once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand trade hub role.

1:22
PM
News Brief

YVR pushes for high-speed rail terminus at airport, not downtown

Airport CEO argues direct connection would strengthen regional mobility and cement airport's role as hub.

1:00
PM
News Brief

Metro Vancouver will feel over 30°C this week before rain returns

High-pressure system brings warm, clear days through Wednesday; drastic cooling arrives Friday.

12:37
PM
News Brief

Mac's convenience stores liable for exploitation of 880 temporary workers

B.C. Supreme Court judge rules company charged workers thousands for jobs that didn't exist.

12:15
PM
Pulse

Park board moves toward jet ski ban

park board's voting on first steps to ban jet skis from city waterways. finally getting serious about noise on the seawall.

11:52
AM
News Brief

Metro Vancouver water strike escalates to filtration plants

Union targets key treatment facilities as job action enters second week with no new negotiations scheduled.

11:30
AM
Neighborhoods

Man dies after fight at Port Haney wharf in Maple Ridge

RCMP investigating isolated incident; gang activity not believed to be a factor.

9:42
AM
Feature

Things to do in Vancouver this week: June 1–7

Louis Tomlinson headlines the PNE, Alyssa Edwards brings drag pageantry and comedy to the Vogue, and the city's food scene readies for World Cup crowds across a week that...

6:06
AM
News Brief

Rock slide closes Highway 7 near Agassiz

DriveBC reports blockage in both directions; drivers advised to use alternate routes toward Highway 1.