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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Friday · Jun 19, 2026

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11:47
PM
Pulse

Massey Tunnel electrical issues causing major delays

Major delays at the Massey Tunnel right now due to electrical problems, according to DriveBC. Plan extra time if you're crossing the bridge.

11:07
PM
News Brief

Canada's men's soccer team makes history with 6-0 World Cup win

A record 40,943 fans attended the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver Thursday as Canada defeated Qatar, marking the nation's first men's World Cup match victory.

10:47
PM
Pulse

Free Warriors ticket at the Rio tonight

Someone's got a spare ticket to The Warriors (1979) at the Rio at 11:30 tonight — no strings attached. If you haven't seen it, it's a classic. Comment or DM to claim it.

10:27
PM
Neighborhoods

Surrey staging Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' with 30-person ensemble

This isn't the Disney version—Ella attends two balls in this Broadway adaptation opening Friday, June 26, at Surrey Arts Centre.

10:00
PM
Tonight

Cassian

Commodore Ballroom

10:00
PM
Tonight

Skylatylaa

Fortune Sound Club

10:00
PM
Tonight

Hannah Diamond

Village Studios - Vancouver

10:00
PM
Tonight

Hannah Diamond DJ

Village Studios

10:00
PM
Tonight

FOR REAL FRIDAYS: SUMR4EVR 2026

Celebrities Nightclub

9:07
PM
News Brief

Mission Hospital emergency room closing multiple nights for staffing shortages

Fraser Health says the ER will be shut overnight this weekend and next, plus several other dates through early July due to lack of physicians.

8:30
PM
Tonight

BRAZIL FAN FEST - AFTER PARTY ı Brazil VS Haiti

The Pearl

7:52
PM
Neighborhoods

Surrey Pride flag raised for fourth consecutive year

Community celebrates at City Hall on June 19; Surrey Pride Festival follows Saturday with free admission.

7:35
PM
Neighborhoods

City seeks restaurateur to revive Chinatown Plaza's Chinese dining anchor

The vacant Floata space offers an $18-seat dining hall and opportunity to catalyze economic revival in a struggling mall.

7:19
PM
News Brief

U.S. SEC pursues over $50M from BC residents in stock fraud case

Six British Columbians ordered to repay illicit profits from a $1 billion scheme orchestrated in Vancouver between 2011 and 2019.

7:03
PM
Neighborhoods

Richmond schools could add 84–108 child care spaces by fall

New before- and after-school programs planned across five elementary schools, though some projects await provincial funding.

6:46
PM
Eat & Drink

Elijah Wood grabs sourdough pizza in Chinatown

The Lord of the Rings actor was spotted at Thank You Pizza while filming Yellowjackets season four.

6:30
PM
News Brief

BC nurses reject tentative contract, demand better conditions

Two-thirds voted against a deal reached in May, citing workplace pressures and insufficient staffing.

6:30
PM
Tonight

Kid Cudi with Big Boi and me n u

Rogers Arena

6:14
PM
Neighborhoods

Fire at Surrey house with childcare facility contained quickly

About 25 firefighters responded Friday afternoon; all occupants evacuated safely.

5:41
PM
Eat & Drink

Chupito brings back its iconic yellow shipping container to Mount Pleasant

The Michelin-recognized bar is launching a weekend backyard patio with cocktails, Mexican coastal cuisine, and weekend carne asada.

5:08
PM
News Brief

E-scooter injuries spike at BC Children's Hospital

Visits more than doubled in a year, with kids under the age limit making up over half of cases.

4:30
PM
Tonight

BRAZIL FAN FEST - PUBLIC WATCH PARTY ı Brazil VS Haiti

The Pearl

2:48
PM
News Brief

Vancouver mining firm's Kristi Noem hire sparks backlash from residents

NovaRed Mining announced Kristi Noem joined its advisory board, triggering immediate criticism from Vancouverites over her ties to Trump and controversial rhetoric.

2:28
PM
Pulse

PNE Fan Fest seats sit unsold after price hike

The PNE doubled ticket prices for World Cup Fan Fest seats and now they're sitting mostly empty. Current seating looks rough — rows of unsold spots at prices nobody's willing to pay.

2:08
PM
News Brief

Surrey poverty-fighting organization rebrands as SUMS Place

After 30 years addressing homelessness in Whalley, Surrey Urban Mission Society officially adopted the name SUMS Place Thursday with a new five-year strategic plan.

1:48
PM
Pulse

Swimming restrictions at Vancouver beaches due to labour dispute

E. coli sampling is down at several Vancouver beaches because of a labour dispute with Metro Vancouver outside workers. Kits Point, Sunset, English Bay, and Third Beach have...

1:28
PM
Neighborhoods

Canada's first hydrogen fueling station opens in Delta

HTEC officially opened the country's first commercial heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station Thursday on Tsawwassen First Nation land, supporting fuel cell freight trucks.

1:08
PM
Eat & Drink

Chupito's yellow shipping container returns to Mount Pleasant

The Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded cocktail bar debuts its iconic patio at 2450 Yukon Street Saturday with a seafood-forward menu inspired by Mexico's coastal regions.

12:08
PM
News Brief

Canada's first men's World Cup win electrifies BC Place

Jonathan David's hat trick leads dominant 6-0 rout of Qatar on Thursday, securing top spot in Group B with one match to play.

12:00
PM
Tonight

International Football House - June 19th Matches

Good Co. Granville

7:53
AM
Pulse

'Save the Caps' chant echoed through BC Place during World Cup win

"save the caps" chant broke out at BC Place during the match yesterday. team Canada supporters doing their thing.

7:38
AM
News Brief

Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun political columnist, wins Michener-Baxter Award

The B.C. legislature reporter and editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon become only the 14th and 15th recipients of Canada's most prestigious journalism honour.

7:23
AM
Pulse

Vancouver packed with Canada World Cup celebration energy

Vancouver really showed up for team canada's historic day yesterday. the energy around the city was next level.

7:08
AM
News Brief

Canada's World Cup win sends historic ripples through Richmond and Surrey

Suburban watch parties and fan gatherings brought thousands of residents together Thursday to witness the men's national team's first-ever World Cup victory.

6:53
AM
Pulse

Comet sighting lights up Vancouver night sky

someone spotted a comet streaking across Vancouver's sky last night. you probably missed it but reddit's going wild over it.

6:23
AM
News Brief

Granville Street packed with celebrations after Canada's historic win

Thousands flooded downtown Vancouver Thursday evening as the city erupted in red and white after the 6-0 World Cup victory.

6:08
AM
Pulse

Granville Street, 1965 — throwback has people talking

granville street in 1965 hitting the feed and everyone's getting nostalgic about what downtown used to look like.

5:53
AM
Neighborhoods

Richmond's Wrap-Workz opens 8,000-sq-ft car shop near Bridgeport SkyTrain

The region's largest car-wrap business relocated from Beckwith Road to Vulcan Way after 16 years, with founder Akira Nakai at the grand opening.

5:08
AM
News Brief

Canada notches first men's World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

Jonathan David scored a hat trick as the hosts dominated at BC Place on June 19, advancing Canada's tournament hopes.