Sunday · Jun 7, 2026
SFU's new medical school gets $40M gift, largest in university history
Nature's Path founders donate transformative funding as Surrey campus prepares to welcome first students this August.
Billboard placement behind Mr Mattress is no accident
Someone noticed the billboard placement directly behind Mr Mattress and it's definitely intentional. The shade is "chef's kiss".
Coroner's inquest into Tatyanna Harrison's death begins July 2
Inquest will examine circumstances around 2022 death of 20-year-old Indigenous woman and police investigation failures.
Whale spotted performing in Salish Sea
A giant whale was spotted pouring its heart out in the Salish Sea near Vancouver, spotted in full Canucks gear. Local waters serving up wildlife moments.
Rain brings wildfire relief across B.C., but summer risk remains high
Weekend precipitation lowered danger ratings in key regions after an unusually dry spring increased fire activity.
It's the World Cup, not FIFA
Friendly reminder: it's the World Cup, not FIFA. Calling it FIFA is like calling the Olympics the IOC. Let's get the terminology right.
Sex workers march ahead of World Cup, demanding safety
Hundreds gathered Saturday calling for decriminalization and better protection as international tournament draws near.
North Vancouver's Deckchair Cinema returns for a sports summer
The Polygon Gallery's outdoor screening series kicks off June 25 with 10 films and community events under the stars at Shipyards.
Seven breweries worth a walk from North Vancouver's World Cup hub
Craft brewery circuit near the Shipyards puts drinking and food within easy reach of the FIFA action.
Dave's Hot Chicken opens first Vancouver location Friday
Billion-dollar spicy chicken chain debuts at Granville and Smithe. Menu runs from no-spice to Reaper heat levels.
300 gather at Robson Square for Hong Kong PR processing plea
Rally organizers call on federal government to address years-long backlog affecting 40,000+ applicants under special pathway.
Five new spots to eat and drink in Vancouver this month
Truffle Donut, Nana's Green Tea, Ultramarinos Pepe, Time Out Market, and M Chá Bar bring fresh options across the city.
One dead in Highway 5 crash near Barriere
B.C. RCMP investigating fatal collision between semi-truck and SUV Sunday morning. Highway closed for investigation.
Climate change could double mosquito generations in B.C.
Warmer temperatures mean more growing days for mosquitoes, potentially increasing from one or two generations per season to 10 or 12, raising disease transmission concerns.
Vancouver bookstore gets Canada Post stamp for queer rights history
a B.C. bookstore that fought for 2SLGBTQ+ rights just got honoured by Canada Post. Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium in Vancouver got its own stamp.
TSN's World Cup broadcast studio transforms Jack Poole Plaza
TSN is building a temporary broadcast hub at the waterfront plaza starting Thursday, with coverage running through the tournament's final match in July.
How Shakespeare's champion brought the Bard to the beach for 37 years
Christopher Gaze's memoir traces 51 years in Canadian theatre, from English drama school to founding Bard on the Beach — now Canada's largest not-for-profit Shakespeare festival.
Chesterman Beach named Canada's most beautiful, global top 25
Tofino's Chesterman Beach is the only Canadian beach to rank in Lonely Planet's world top 25, recognized for its surfing, kayaking, and tide pools.
7 things to do in Vancouver this week: June 7–13
Jim Jefferies brings stand-up to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre; The Cat Empire and Superheaven anchor the live-music slate; the weekend clears just in time.