Monday · Jun 15, 2026
$66M Settlement Reached in B.C. Birth Alert Class Action
The Supreme Court of B.C. will decide by December whether to approve a $66-million settlement that would compensate people who were subject to the province's now-ended birth...
B.C. Eyes New Hydro Dams to Meet 50% Power Demand Surge
The province will evaluate a Site E dam on the Peace River and potential generation near Bute Inlet as part of plans to increase electricity supply by half by 2050.
B.C. Re-tenders George Massey Tunnel Project After Talks Collapse
The province has cancelled its agreement with the construction consortium and is opening bidding for the $16-billion replacement tunnel project after failing to reach commercial terms.
Metro Vancouver Strike Ends After One Day, No Deal Yet
Outside workers called off full-scale job action but restricted hours continue at 30 regional parks as union and employer remain at impasse over mediation.
Science World before and after Expo 86
Someone posted a before-and-after of Science World from lumber yard to the iconic geodesic dome. People are wild about the comparison and how much False Creek has changed since Expo.
B.C. Elder Loses Over $60,000 in Online Romance Scam
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a B.C. senior shares her story of losing more than $60,000 to a romance scam after warnings from family went unheeded.
Garbage truck fire at Hemlock and 12th
A garbage truck caught fire at Hemlock and 12th on Monday evening, sending up smoke visible across the city. Fire crews responded and had it under control — if you're in the...
Fundraiser for Shaylen's Family at Midnight Mondays
Fortune Sound Club
ScotFestBC Brings Kilts, Highland Games to Coquitlam June 19–20
The 129th BC Highland Games returns with piping, drumming, caber tossing, Celtic music, and a special welcome haka for New Zealand World Cup fans visiting Vancouver.
BC Place's Past: From Lumber Yards to the 2026 World Cup
Before BC Place hosted the FIFA World Cup, the False Creek site was full of railways and lumber yards. Archival photos trace the stadium's 1983 opening and the Expo 86 transformation.
Manslaughter Charge Laid in Fatal Homeless Camp Shooting
A 39-year-old Abbotsford man has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm in connection with a March shooting that killed a 69-year-old at the Whatcom Road encampment.
Madison Beer with Thuy and Lulu Simon
UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Power Demand Surge Pushes B.C. to Consider New Hydroelectric Dams
BC Hydro projects 20% electricity demand increase by 2030; two potential dam sites now in early consideration stages.
B.C. Fires European Contractor for George Massey Tunnel
Province terminates Cross Fraser Partnership deal, moves to new procurement process; major construction now targeted for 2027.
Madison Beer: the locket tour
UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Metro Vancouver Outside Workers Strike After Contract Talks Stall
More than 700 regional district workers walked off the job Monday after weeks of job action; mediation with Labour Relations Board underway.
Great Grandview Garage Sale Transforms East Van This Saturday
A decade-long neighborhood tradition spans Grandview-Woodbine June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hundreds of residents participating.
Elder Abuse Reports Climbing as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Marks Risks
B.C. Seniors Advocate warns of steadily increasing reports; financial scams cited as most common form of elder abuse.
NORAD Shutting Airspace Over Van for World Cup
NORAD's closing airspace over Vancouver for the remaining men's World Cup matches. Flight restrictions are in effect.
Fabricland New Westminster Closing After Long Run at Columbia Square
Popular fabric store shutters Saturday, June 20; building owner has other plans; two locations remain in region.
Metro Vancouver Shifts to High-Density Housing; Detached Starts Plummet
Single-detached house starts fell 60% from 2016 to 2025; apartments now account for 60–80% of new housing.
Waterpark Mass Injury Sends 12 to Hospital
Two adults and 10 youths injured Monday at Cultus Lake Waterpark during school group visit; WorkSafeBC investigating.
Developer gets garden tax break in Vancouver
billionaire developer just caught a tax break on gardens. yeah, the city's playing favorites with property taxes again.
Sen'áḵw's housing model hits the NYT
sen'áḵw made the new york times opinion pages. indigenous-led housing project getting national attention for cracking what everyone else can't figure out.
World Cup's first Vancouver match shatters transit records
Australia vs. Turkey on June 13 drew 1.03 million boardings—the busiest Saturday since the 2010 Olympics.
New art at Norval Morrisseau school
new creation just dropped at norval morrisseau school—joy's been putting in work there and it's worth checking out.
White Rock to study Kent Street Activity Centre expansion
Built in 1973, the seniors hub draws over 800 members and logged 11,000 visits in just 15 weeks. Council will explore renovations and growth.
BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings on Sunshine Coast route
Hull repairs on the Queen of Coquitlam force the closure of two sailings Monday, with four more at risk.
New South Granville SkyTrain station taking shape
new south granville station's looking sharp. early peeks show the escalators and platforms coming together—opening day's getting close.
West Vancouver mother pleads for beach safety after son's drowning
Charlene Mitten lost her 40-year-old son at English Bay two years ago and is pushing for more lifeguards and public awareness.
Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate to full-scale strike
Over 700 union members walked off Monday after 17 months without a contract. Regional parks and greenways are shutting down.
Richard Branson calls Prince Rupert restaurant 'best meal of my life'
Fukasaku, a 14-seat seafood spot, earned the Virgin founder's praise for its sustainable local B.C. catch.
Downtown Chilliwack evacuated after gas leak detected
An entire city block from Young Road to Mill Street was cleared Monday as Fortis BC crews investigated the source.
International Football House - June 15th Matches
Good Co. Granville
Japanese volunteers cleaning up after World Cup game
Japanese children and adults cleaned up litter on Dunsmuir Street this morning after the Turkey vs. Australia match. Community showing up for the city.
Someone put a soccer jersey on the Siren statue
A soccer jersey is draped on the iconic Siren statue. How long before someone takes it down? World Cup energy is everywhere.
Alphonso Davies spotted talking to Canadian fans in Van
Soccer star Alphonso Davies went unnoticed while chatting with Canadian fans in Vancouver. Quietly mingling during the World Cup.