Thursday · Jun 11, 2026
Road closures around BC Place set for game days throughout tournament
Vehicle traffic blocked on Pacific, Quebec, Expo, Beatty, and multiple other streets on World Cup match days. Transit strongly recommended; allow extra commute time.
Vancouver landlords face $1,000 fine for blocking portable AC
City council unanimously approved fines for landlords restricting tenant cooling devices. Nearly 70% of Vancouver homes exceed 26°C during hot weather.
World Cup brings seven-week Granville Street closure downtown
Five pedestrian-only blocks transform into festival zones with themed areas, art, and programming. Road closures will affect transit and vehicle traffic through July 19.
Toxic drug deaths plummet 32% as province turns corner
April marked the lowest overdose toll in years, with 119 deaths down sharply from 174 in April 2025. Deaths among younger adults show the steepest decline.
Metro Vancouver heat forecast: hot and dry through August
Daytime highs reach 24°C on the coast and 29°C inland this weekend. Summer expected to be 80-90% above normal temperatures with below-normal rainfall.
RCMP footbeat patrol on Commercial Drive
RCMP in full uniform are patrolling the Drive on foot for FIFA security. Just watched them break up a street fight at 1st and Commercial—10 more officers showed up. Big yellow...
Metro Vancouver faces possible transit strike during World Cup
Over 5,000 transit workers voted 99% in favour of strike action. Both sides continue mediated negotiations with no strike date set yet.
Delta seniors' housing expands with 143 new units in Tsawwassen
KinVillage Phase 2 proposes a six-storey building and community centre. Council will vote on parking variance as project seeks preliminary approval.
Em Beihold with Janani K. Jha
The Pearl - BC
Em Beihold: Tales Of A Failed Shapeshifter Tour
The Pearl
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Everett AquaSox at Vancouver Canadians
Scotiabank Field
Seedhe Maut
Commodore Ballroom
Kelowna wildfire documentary earns four Leo Award nominations
BC is Burning, a 47-minute film about wildfires across the province, is nominated for Best Short Documentary, Direction, Picture Editing, and Sound.
Canada Post converting 81,000 B.C. addresses to community mailboxes
The second wave of conversions starts in 2027, affecting 15 B.C. communities. The shift is meant to balance Canada Post's significant financial losses.
FIFA Fan Fest food scene at the PNE
The FIFA Fan Fest at the PNE is packed with street food vendors and local bites. Worth stopping by if you're heading to watch matches this week.
Richmond food company funds 15 organic garden grants across North America
Nature's Path Organic Foods is offering $3,000 each to five Canadian and 10 U.S. projects. Applications open now through July 7.
Stage artists share their favourite summer patios before and after shows
Five Vancouver theatre directors and actors reveal where they grab a drink and a meal before hitting the stage—or decompressing after.
Ottawa's online safety bill welcomed, but falls short: B.C. AG
British Columbia says the federal government's new legislation addresses key concerns about social media age restrictions and AI chatbots, though some provincial priorities...
Vancouver craft tequila brand launches ready-to-drink lineup
Suntail Drink Co.'s new Signature Series offers three micro-carbonated flavours with just 4 grams of sugar per can.
Five newcomer women are building Vancouver food businesses from family recipes
Through mentorship and community support, Dream Cuisines is helping immigrant and refugee mothers transform cherished recipes into thriving businesses.
Vancouver ranked among least affordable cities globally
A new analysis places the city as the 92nd least affordable market in the world, with housing costs climbing faster in smaller B.C. communities.
Power restored after outage hits Kitsilano, Fairview
BC Hydro crews responded to multiple sites after more than 11,000 homes lost electricity Thursday afternoon.
Charges laid in grandparent scam targeting Chilliwack senior
A 21-year-old Surrey man convinced an 88-year-old woman he was her grandson in need of bail money. Police recovered most of the cash.
Missing Vancouver man last seen in Chilliwack
Taetm Moon, 28, was visiting family when he disappeared May 26. Police are very concerned for his well-being.
Chef Tomoko Tahara celebrates early summer with tea and foraged ingredients
Mæst Food's one-day tasting menu on June 28 explores seasonality through shincha, vegetables, and Japanese-Nordic culinary traditions.
Home sales slide as mortgage rates pinch B.C. market
May sales and prices both fell as rising interest rates and a weaker job market cool the residential real estate landscape across the province.
Richmond businesses gear up for World Cup with watch parties and decorated shops
Barber shops and retail stores across Richmond are setting up TVs, flags, and fan spaces as the tournament kicks off.
Mackenzie Room's World Cup menu turns soccer into dinner
Chef Sean Reeve channels the tournament's cultural moment into six courses inspired by competing nations—a playful but thoughtful approach to the summer's biggest event.
Jose Mari Chan spotted at Cardero's waterfront patio
The "Mariah Carey of the Philippines" and "Father of Filipino Christmas" recently dined at the Coal Harbour seafood restaurant.
International Football House - June 11th Matches
Good Co. Granville
VPD rolls out drones and upgraded body cameras
Vancouver police are deploying drones and new body cameras to boost response times. The tech rollout is aimed at faster emergency coverage across the city.
Council drops speed-limit cuts on major roads
Vancouver council backed away from reducing speed limits on major city roads. The plan faced resistance and is now shelved.