Thursday · Jun 18, 2026
Pony Room brings intimate queer dining to Chinatown
The team behind The Birdhouse opens a new restaurant, cocktail bar, and event space designed for comfort and connection, not just spectacle.
Richmond's River Rock preparing new restaurant after Miku closure
Karakoi, a familiar name in the Richmond sushi scene, is expected to open in the former Miku space at the casino resort.
More whales visiting Vancouver waters, researchers say. Here's why.
Transient killer whales, humpback, and grey whales are increasingly seen in the Salish Sea. Recovery from whaling and conservation efforts are driving the return.
Jonathan David scores first-ever hat trick for Canada at World Cup
The Ottawa midfielder absolutely carried the team on Thursday. Three goals—one before halftime, two more to seal the dominant performance. Historic night for Canadian soccer.
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Martha Sturdy's new sculpture will take over Horseshoe Bay Park
The West Vancouver artist's 11-foot aluminum piece explores themes of connection and precariousness.
Beer at the World Cup: What to expect when you hit the BC Place concourse
A 473 ml can of domestic runs $16.25; draught pours range from $20 to $26 depending on size and premium tier.
B.C. approves underground mining expansion at Red Chris Mine
The province cleared block-caving at the northwestern copper and gold mine where three workers were trapped 500 metres underground last July.
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The Pearl
Canada-B.C. partnership opens new transit and health funding
More than $5 billion in federal investment over 10 years targets housing, hospitals, and the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.
Thousands march to BC Place as Canada faces Qatar in World Cup
A massive crowd of Canadian fans heads to the stadium ahead of the men's team's second match.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Five Vancouver beaches closed to swimmers over E. coli spike
Vancouver Coastal Health warns against swimming at English Bay, Kits Point, Sunset, Third, and Trout Lake beaches.
Ottawa and B.C. pledge $3.2B to unfreeze housing market
Prime Minister Carney and Premier Eby announce federal-provincial funding to lower development costs and buy unsold condos.
Breka Bakery opens 24-hour location at Surrey's King George Hub
The ninth location of the popular Vancouver chain drew long lineups on opening day Thursday.
Emeri Matcha Bar opens permanent Mount Pleasant location
The tea café, successful as a pop-up, debuts this weekend with matcha soft serve and rotating Japanese cultivars.
Ironworkers honour 68 years since Second Narrows Bridge collapse
The last survivor and union members gathered Wednesday to remember the 19 workers killed in 1958.
Floating TV screens World Cup off Victoria restaurant
A Mexican restaurant owner rigged an 89-inch Samsung on a pontoon boat to broadcast games when land-based screens weren't allowed.
RCMP and FBI identify threat to Salmon Arm school; suspect arrested
An individual arrested over the winter remains under house arrest as the publication ban lifting allows the school district to inform families.
12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor now communicating via tablet
Maya Gebala has left hospital after being shot three times in February's mass attack. She's learning to use communication apps with her iPad.
FIFA World Cup: Canada vs Qatar
BC Place
Canada vs Qatar - World Cup - Match 27 (Group B)
BC Place Stadium
International Football House - June 18th Matches
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B.C. health officials warn shellfish consumers about summer toxins
As water temperatures rise, naturally occurring microorganisms can accumulate in mussels, clams, oysters and other shellfish, potentially causing serious poisoning.
Record-high unsold condos pile up across Metro Vancouver
Nearly 4,400 completed apartments sit unabsorbed in the Vancouver region, up 76% in a year as supply outpaces demand.
Australian fans drain Vancouver pub
Australian World Cup fans nearly drained a Vancouver pub. One bar's running low on certain drinks after the crowd showed up.
UBC ranks 45th globally in new university rankings
The University of British Columbia is the only B.C. school in the top 50, joining two other Canadian universities in the elite tier.
Free Kid Cudi tickets up for grabs
Someone's giving away two Kid Cudi tickets for tomorrow night at Rogers Arena. First comment gets them.
Elijah Wood stops by Chinatown's Thank You Pizza
The Lord of the Rings actor visited the sourdough pizzeria during a return trip to Vancouver, where he's been raving about the city's food scene.
Vancouver warns of parking scam spike ahead of World Cup
Fraudulent texts claiming overdue tickets and fake QR codes are targeting visitors as the FIFA tournament draws crowds.
Nanaimo woman fights off cougar attacking her goat
Gina Moore kicked the wild cat away after finding it with her goat Donnie in its mouth, saving the animal from serious injury.
Heat dome reshaped BC five years on
the heat dome in 2021 fundamentally changed british columbia's ecosystems. r/vancouver's been talking about how different the summers feel now.
Vancouver backs restorative justice without city funding
Peace of the Circle says alternatives to policing could save money, but the city cut budget support.
Anyone a Lord Byng student in 1994?
found old lord byng yearbook from 1994 while going through boxes. if you went there back then, come check the comments.
Employers embrace World Cup viewing as productivity trade-off
Metro Vancouver offices are streaming matches and scheduling group outings, betting morale beats lost work time.
Fewer detached houses being built in Metro Vancouver
much fewer detached houses getting built in metro van right now. market's shifting hard toward townhouses and condos.
More whales spotted in Metro Vancouver waters than ever
Humpback whales have reclaimed historic feeding grounds; transient orcas now spend 250 days yearly in local waters.