Tuesday · Jun 16, 2026
Fortis BC raising residential gas bills by $1.57 per month
Price hike begins next month, driven by higher renewable natural gas content. The increase is locked in until October 1.
Abbotsford police officer hit by car at crash scene, driver now facing charges
A female driver left a crash scene in Abbotsford after hitting an officer investigating the accident. She's now facing charges. Happened Tuesday.
South Flats World Cup watch party proved unexpectedly good
Game Days fan zone at Great Northern Way drew huge crowds for Canada's first men's home World Cup match. Free entry, packed energy, and food trucks made for a solid 4/5 experience.
Valoroso Foods brings Italian burrata and nostalgia to Yaletown
Fresh burrata flown in weekly from Italy pairs with aged Prosciutto di Parma and strong espresso at this hybrid café and European market.
Vancouver police warn of 'blessing scams' targeting seniors
Five reported incidents since late May. Suspects use fear and cultural beliefs to steal valuables; one victim lost $15,000 and a gold ring near Marine Gateway.
12 kids electrocuted at Cultus Lake Waterpark
All students aged 12–13 are hospitalized after contact with a metal railing at the Zero-60 Raceway ride. Two were airlifted to B.C. Children's Hospital.
Indigenous companies acquire River Rock Casino in Richmond
Snuneymuxw First Nation and Musqueam Capital Corp. take control of Western Canada's largest casino resort, marking a major shift in gaming ownership.
Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Surrey filmmaker and journalism innovator R. Paul Dhillon dies at 59
BC Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee in 2021, Dhillon created documentaries on diaspora issues including The Bhangra Generation and Desi Angrej: The Fusion Generation.
Yaletown's Robba da Matti Italian restaurant suddenly closes
The original 1127 Mainland St. location shuts down with no warning; Gastown and West End branches remain open.
Vancouver to map earthquake risk building by building
The city is developing a seismic inventory to identify which buildings would fail in a major quake—a step Seattle and San Francisco took after their own disasters.
Langley shooting linked to regional extortion network, police confirm
Shots fired at a Murrayville home on June 12 are part of ongoing extortion activity across the region, Langley RCMP say.
Targeted shooting damages vehicle in Surrey's City Centre
Surrey Police are investigating an early-morning incident Tuesday in which an unoccupied vehicle was hit by gunfire near Central Avenue and 133rd Street.
Richmond's $20M West Richmond Pavilion groundbreaking underway
Construction begins on a 10,830-square-foot fieldhouse at Hugh Boyd Community Park, with completion expected early 2027 and provincial funding covering most of the $19.85 million cost.
Metro Vancouver's new wastewater-to-fuel plant nearing construction completion
The Annacis Island Hydrothermal Liquefaction facility in Delta will convert wastewater sludge into biocrude fuel, with equipment arriving this fall and commissioning expected mid-2027.
Vancouver ranks least affordable housing market in the world
A new global housing report ranks Vancouver 92nd out of 96 major markets, with a median multiple of 10.8—more unaffordable than all but four cities worldwide.
Hudson Williams spotted at Port Moody's The One Sixty Wine Bar
The Heated Rivalry actor and Langara College graduate continues his love affair with Metro Vancouver's food scene, hitting The One Sixty for brunch.
Vancouver mayoral candidate pledges affordability push ahead of October vote
With four months until the municipal election, COPE candidate Stephanie Allen is promising over 20,000 affordable homes and free public transit if elected.
CBC's Hockey Night ending after 74 years as Rogers takes over NHL broadcasts
Hockey Night in Canada won't return to CBC when Rogers' new NHL broadcast deal kicks in. The show—a Canadian institution since 1952—ends after 74 years on the network.
Surrey computer shop ordered to refund $700 for used MacBook sold as new
A tribunal ruled that SaveOnMacs misrepresented a 2020 MacBook Air purchased in late 2023, finding the laptop had a switched logic board and previous Apple ID.
Man dies in Vancouver jail hours after arrest
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating after a man was pronounced dead less than 24 hours after being arrested by VPD and placed in custody.
Sechelt's The Breeze brings elevated coastal dining to Telus Marina
Chef Jack Chen's new waterfront restaurant focuses on seasonal seafood and local Sunshine Coast ingredients in a 17,000-square-foot destination opening this month.
Richard Branson names Prince Rupert's Fukasaku best meal of his life
The Virgin founder visited the 14-seat seafood restaurant during a cruise stop in May and posted a glowing Instagram endorsement featuring a handwritten menu note.
International Football House - June 16th Matches
Good Co. Granville
George Massey Tunnel contractor deal scrapped
The province ditched its contractor deal on the George Massey Tunnel replacement but says the $4.15-billion project is still on track for 2030 completion.
B.C. eyeing two new hydropower dams
B.C.'s considering two new hydroelectric dams to handle growing power demand — one's near the Alberta border. Could reshape the energy landscape for the whole province.
Black cat unites Vancouver artists
Local artists are all about this black cat right now, even getting students and kids involved. The whole city's rallying behind #teamnigel and it's adorable.
Sunset Beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli
Sunset Beach is closed to swimming right now due to high E. coli levels. Water tests came back concerning, so stay out of the water until further notice.
North Van RCMP officer assaulted during traffic stop
The officer, stopped a speeding driver on Low Level Road who then struck the officer multiple times before being taken into custody.
Metro Vancouver union ends one-day strike, talks unclear
The GVRD Employees' Union called off full-scale strike action but signalled no confirmed agreement to return to bargaining.