Wednesday · Jun 24, 2026
Sen̓áḵw housing development facing rental price backlash online
The new Sen̓áḵw development in Vancouver is getting roasted on Reddit over rental prices. People are saying the rates don't match what was promised.
StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, fans furious
StubHub dropped a bomb — thousands of World Cup tickets got cancelled, leaving fans who already paid completely out. The backlash is huge.
Massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting teen in Maple Ridge
A 39-year-old Vancouver man was arrested after a youth reported an assault at a clinic in December 2025. Police believe other victims may come forward.
Swiss fans rave about Vancouver as World Cup hosts
After watching their team beat Canada 2-1 Wednesday, supporters said the city's hospitality and venues topped their expectations.
Historic Granville Street 1898 photo goes viral on Reddit
A century-old image of the east side of the 600 block Granville Street is blowing up in r/vancouver. Wild to see how different downtown looked back then.
Surrey hosts World Cup fan zones and summer events through July
Live soccer on big screens runs free through July 19. Theatre, concerts, and festivals line the summer calendar across multiple Surrey venues.
B.C. modular housing pilot aims to cut apartment construction to 12 weeks
Burnaby will test factory-built components manufactured in B.C. to speed up affordable housing delivery and reduce costs across the province.
VPD posts AI-generated drug seizure image, apologizes for the slip-up
Vancouver police shared what they thought was a photo of seized drugs and cash — turns out it was made with AI. They've since apologized and deleted the post.
East Broadway reopens early at Main Street after subway work
The four-lane stretch above the future Mount Pleasant Station returned to service Thursday morning, weeks ahead of schedule.
Bob Moses
Village Studios - Vancouver
Bob Moses Club Set
Village Studios
Chef Margaux Herder opens Chez Céline, Vancouver's acclaimed French spot
The Fraserhood restaurant has already earned Michelin recognition and a spot on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list for its refined, approachable French cooking.
Burrard Inlet dredging approved for larger oil tankers
Federal permits green-light work starting September to deepen the inlet and allow fuller loading of Aframax tankers from the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Searows
Vogue Theatre - BC
Off Campus star Stephen Kalyn lands World Cup and Verizon gigs
The Vancouver actor served as a Coca-Cola Coin Toss Ambassador at the Canada-Switzerland match and just released a major brand campaign.
TransLink staff air safety concerns over SkyTrain cleaning conditions
Workers told the TransLink board they're being asked to clean safety lines while trains operate, with threats of job loss if they speak up.
Vancouver Aquatic Centre to close Sunday; injunction bid denied
The B.C. Supreme Court rejected an attempt to keep the pool open while opponents challenge the new facility's design.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
THE BLACK SEEDS & KOWNTERPOINT IN SQUAMISH!
Trickster's Hideout
Homicide investigation underway following West Vancouver death
A man died at a residence in the Squamish Nation village of X̱wemelch'stn following an altercation early Wednesday.
B.C. appeals court backs opioid class action against manufacturers
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld the certification of a lawsuit brought by the province to recover health-care costs tied to opioid overprescription.
BRAZIL FAN FEST - Brazil VS Scotland
The Pearl
Waterfront smokehouse opens in Steveston with harbour views
Wharf & Flame Smokehouse + Lounge has taken over the former Good Co. space at Imperial Landing with smoked meats and a boardwalk patio.
Canada advances to World Cup knockouts after Switzerland loss
Canada lost 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday but still qualified for the Round of 32 for the first time in team history.
Vancouver's World Cup is about to get real
After wrapping group stage play this week, BC Place hosts the two biggest matches of the tournament. The city ranked best of all 16 hosts gets its moment.
Canada faces Switzerland in World Cup knockout qualifier today
Soccer fans flood Vancouver ahead of noon kickoff at BC Place. Win or draw and Canada advances to the round of 32 on home turf.
Canada outshot Switzerland 13-6 and still lost — that's the cruelest kind of defeat
BC Place watched their team dominate possession and corners, only to walk off with nothing. That's how Switzerland wins.
BRAZIL FAN FEST - Brazil VS Scotland
The Pearl
Guinness leads the charge as fans toast Canada-Switzerland
Bars across Vancouver report Guinness as the top pick during World Cup matches, with Molson Canadian and Michelob Ultra close behind.
Massive FIFA march heading to BC Place right now
the march to BC Place for Canada vs Switzerland is going massive right now — sea of red and white jerseys everywhere, crowds backing up past downtown. get to a fan zone if you...
Fort Langley's Sabà Pizzeria opens with elevated-casual Italian dining
Restaurateur Simone Hurwitz's third outpost at 23238 Mavis Ave. features wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, gelato window, and deli counter.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Loreto brings Mexican brunch to Chinatown's historic Union Street
New spot serves Chandwich, birria melt, and Lecherita pancakes daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the former home of La Cerveceria Astilleros.
B.C. teacher banned 10 years for relationship with student after graduation
Robert Ian Collett exchanged romantic emails with a Grade 12 student, then kissed them at a park one month after they graduated.
Canada vs Switzerland - World Cup - Match 51 (Group B)
BC Place Stadium
International Football House - June 24th Matches
Good Co. Granville
FIFA World Cup: Switzerland vs Canada
BC Place
Throwback: Vancouver radio stars hung with the Monkees in '67
1967 photo captured Vancouver radio personalities John Tanner and Terry David Mulligan with the Monkees in a CFUN radio office—a glimpse into the city's music scene decades ago.
Canada vs Switzerland at BC Place Today — Book Your Lunch Hour
A must-win Group F match kicks off at noon, and this city is about to get loud.
Shooter intended to kill RCMP officer in Coquitlam condo raid, prosecutor argues
Crown tells B.C. Supreme Court that Nicholas Bellemare fired 10 times with intent to kill Const. Rick O'Brien during drug raid on Sept. 22, 2023.
Heat records shatter across B.C. as temperatures soar
Fourteen communities set new daily highs Monday and Tuesday, with Squamish reaching 34.1°C and Abbotsford hitting 33°C.
Fire on Pender and Richards closes blocks downtown
A building fire on Pender and Richards had firefighters on scene, with sprinklers running and multiple streets blocked off.
Conexeu Sciences opens regenerative medicine lab in Mount Pleasant
Publicly traded biotech firm launches R&D space at M4 Innovation Centre, backed by $16M in provincial and federal funding.
Advocates push B.C. to restrict NDAs in abuse and harassment cases
Community Legal Assistance Society releases report calling for legislation to stop non-disclosure agreements silencing survivors.
Angel of Victory statue at Waterfront Station worth a closer look
The Angel of Victory statue at Waterfront Station is one of the city's most striking public art pieces—if you haven't stopped to really look at it, it's worth a visit.
Teen seriously injured in e-scooter crash with car in Maple Ridge
A 13-year-old wearing a helmet was taken to hospital with serious injuries when a parked car pulled into traffic.
BC Hydro illegally discouraged injured worker from filing claim
Supreme Court upholds Workers' Compensation Board ruling that utility discouraged employee compensation claim.
