Friday · Jun 5, 2026
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The Pearl
How Taylor Swift prepared Vancouver for the World Cup
Taylor Swift's three-night Eras Tour in December drew 160,000 fans and lifted spending 154%. Now businesses are ready for an even bigger tournament.
Mosquitoes in Sea-to-Sky region carry virus
Surveillance project finds California serogroup virus in two mosquito species between Squamish and Pemberton; low levels detected, no cases in 2025.
Sun Ra tribute at Revue Stage tonight
Thirteen-piece ensemble STAR SYSTEM pays tribute to Sun Ra tonight at Revue Stage — doors 7pm. Someone's giving away two free tickets on r/vancouver if you slide into their DMs.
VGH's new chemotherapy robots speed up cancer care
Two $3 million KIRO robots cut preparation time in half, prevent backlog, and reduce occupational hazards for pharmacy staff.
Take Me Back to 2016 at Happy Ending Fridays
Fortune Sound Club
Enamour
Village Studios
FOR REAL FRIDAYS: SUMR4EVR 2026
Celebrities Nightclub
South Vancouver car vandalism spree reported
Multiple vehicles damaged in South Vancouver during a mischief spree. Vancouver Police posted details — check VPD's latest for specifics on locations and times.
Vancouver preparing for World Cup visitor surge
City guides warn tourists of homelessness, substance use in Downtown Eastside; FIFA expects economic boost similar to Taylor Swift tour impact.
Free Aliens tickets going fast on r/vancouver
Someone's giving away four free tickets to Annie Baker's The Aliens tonight on r/vancouver — first come, first serve. Check the thread if you want in.
Coast Mountain Bus seeks mediation after strike vote
Union representing 5,000 transit workers voted 99% in favour of strike action; employer and Unifor now negotiating with mediator present.
Canada Line medical emergency at Bridgeport
Medical emergency on the Canada Line at Bridgeport station Friday — trains both directions stopped. Check transit alerts for updates.
911 operators issue 72-hour strike notice
Emergency communications professionals cite burnout over wages, staffing, and wellness support as bargaining reaches impasse.
SFU gets $40M gift for new medical school
Entrepreneurs Arran and Ratana Stephens donate largest gift in university history to support physician training in underserved communities.
Tim Hortons Korea's matcha Iced Capps arrive in Seoul
Limited-edition Korean bingsu-inspired drinks launched in Seoul feature red bean, black sesame, matcha, and other local flavours unavailable in Canada.
Rostam
Fortune Sound Club
Sumac with Special Guests
The Cobalt Cabaret
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - Vancouver
Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver
Rostam - American Stories Tour, Henry Solomon + Elori Saxl
Fortune Sound Club
FORBIDDEN NIGHTS UK
The Pearl
Robby Hoffman (19+)
Vogue Theatre - BC
Portland Timbers 2 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Swangard Stadium
George Massey Tunnel closes both directions this weekend
Two overnight closures planned Friday and Saturday for essential maintenance work on aging crossing.
SFU medical school gets largest donation in university history
Stephens family gifts $40 million to new school, fueling hopes to address B.C. doctor shortage.
Vancouver council eyes relief for small housing developers
Proposal would exempt duplexes and multiplexes from empty homes tax—but needs provincial change to align policy.
Vancouver pushes Ottawa for $25 transit passes for low-income riders
City council votes unanimously to advocate for affordable monthly passes—but funding decision rests with province.
B.C. employment rebounds with 25,000 new jobs in May
Province partially offsets early-year losses, but youth unemployment jumps to 15.3 per cent.
June vibes are hitting different right now
June arrived and the city's energy is shifting. Someone posted the mood and it's capturing the vibe—that stretch when summer actually feels real instead of a promise. Early...
Premier criticizes not-criminally-responsible system after case
David Eby says Criminal Code provisions fail families as Allan Schoenborn granted conditional discharge.
Canned sardine shortage hitting city shelves
Can't find canned sardines at your local grocery store? You're not alone. Shelves across multiple neighborhoods are bare, and nobody seems to know why. One person checked three...
Former NHL player Link Gaetz wanted on assault charges
Police search for 57-year-old in connection with unprovoked attack on Maple Ridge taxi driver in September.
Premier reaffirms commitment to ban 'no pet' rental clauses
David Eby said legislation will be introduced before the end of his current term, addressing a long-stalled campaign promise.
B.C. added 25,000 jobs in May despite national slowdown
Province gained 0.9% employment growth while Canada overall added 88,000. Unemployment in Vancouver dropped to 6.4%.
Thunderstorms and 'Juneuary' rain moving into the city
A late-spring pattern brings a thunderstorm risk Friday and unsettled conditions through next week. Temps dip to 16°C.
Delta launches twice-daily LAX-Vancouver flights this fall
Nonstop Airbus A319 service starts November 21, marking the airline's return to the route after an 8-year gap.
Vancouver neighborhoods trending on YouTube
Mount Pleasant and Main Street are blowing up on YouTube. Creator Daphne Xplores posted a deep dive into the neighborhood — spots like Superbaba, Marulilu, East is East, and...
City approves $75,000 grant to keep Pride Parade on the schedule
Vancouver Pride Parade will march August 2 after council funding. Corporate sponsorship has dropped dramatically in recent years.
Grouse Gravity Coaster opens on the North Shore
The new gravity-fed mountain coaster lets riders control their own speed through forest terrain with city views. Single ride costs $29.
At 83, Robert Fletcher is riding across Canada on a mission
The retired cyclist starts his cross-Canada tour June 12 from White Rock, part of a lifelong journey to show seniors that adventure doesn't end at retirement.
Penticton construction fire was deliberate, RCMP confirms
The massive blaze that shut down Highway 97 in May is now a criminal investigation. No arrests yet.
Chasing the Blue Moon across the night sky
Someone tracked the Blue Moon (second full moon of May) from moonrise at 9:21 PM Saturday to moonset at 4:46 AM Sunday. Exhausting but worth it — amazing shots of the same moon...
North Shore mountains in fog and rain
North Shore ancient forest looking moody in the fog and rain right now. One of those perfect grey Vancouver mornings.
Police contain situation south of SE Marine
Police have a block contained south of SE Marine, one block east of Fraser — officers are trying to convince someone in the area to give themselves up. Sirens sounding off...
Ex-RCMP officer charged with sharing classified information
Michael Scoretz faces 13 charges including breach of trust after work materials allegedly found at his Bowen Island home.
Support surges for slain Lumby mother's family
Former coworker doubles down fundraising effort as trial of accused continues in Kamloops; another former colleague pledges $10K match.
Teachers' union demands probe of Education Ministry
Greater Victoria Teachers' Association president calls for investigation into text messages between senior officials and police over removed school board.