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Friday · Jun 26, 2026

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11:48
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Neighborhoods

White Rock Players present fast-paced 'The 39 Steps' comedy-thriller

Four actors play over 140 characters in Patrick Barlow's tongue-in-cheek adaptation of the Hitchcock classic, running July 2–19 at Oceana PARC Playhouse.

11:28
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Neighborhoods

Steveston yacht departs on 120-day Northwest Passage expedition

The 51-foot Northern Starlight left Richmond on Thursday to attempt one of the world's most challenging sailing routes through the Arctic.

11:08
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News Brief

Metro Vancouver braces for wet weather through Canada Day

Rain returns this weekend with 10-20 mm possible, followed by Monday's brief break before midweek showers settle in through July 1.

10:48
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Neighborhoods

North Van dad turns baby-feeding frustration into viral success

Garret Senez's portable milk warmer—featured on Dragons' Den and by MrBeast—has sold over 250,000 units worldwide.

10:28
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News Brief

Loblaws City Market opens above future South Granville SkyTrain

The 19,000-sq.-ft. grocery store on the second floor of The Stories tower brings urban shopping and ready-to-eat options to Central Broadway.

10:08
PM
Pulse

Kinton Ramen opens in New Westminster

Kinton Ramen is now open in New Westminster at 678 6th St #1. The ramen spot joins the growing food scene in the neighbourhood.

10:00
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Tonight

Obskã¼R

Village Studios

10:00
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Tonight

FOR REAL FRIDAYS: SUMR4EVR 2026

Celebrities Nightclub

10:00
PM
Tonight

Club:Obsessed at Happy Ending Fridays

Fortune Sound Club

10:00
PM
Tonight

PINPONPANPON with Special Guests

The Pearl

9:48
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Neighborhoods

West End resident attacked by teens on Lime scooter

Blake Elliott was left bleeding and struggling to see after being pushed to the ground near Comox and Denman late Monday night.

9:28
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Eat & Drink

Sumu opens with yakitori, hot pot, and handcrafted drinks

New Japanese restaurant at 888 Burrard Street lets diners choose from four different dining experiences under one roof.

9:08
PM
News Brief

Caleb Malhotra drafted 3rd overall by Canucks

The North Vancouver teen becomes the first top-three pick for Vancouver in 27 years, reuniting with his father Manny as the new head coach.

8:15
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Tonight

THE BLACK SEEDS & LOS FURIOS IN VANCOUVER

Rickshaw Theatre

8:00
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Tonight

FIFA World Cup: New Zealand vs Belgium

BC Place

8:00
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Tonight

High Fade

Biltmore Cabaret

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Tea Party

Commodore Ballroom

8:00
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Tonight

Belgium vs New Zealand - World Cup - Match 64 (Group G)

BC Place Stadium

7:50
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News Brief

Canada faces South Africa in World Cup Round of 32 in Los Angeles

Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles are expensive, but package deals starting around $1,720 include tickets, flights, and two hotel nights.

7:32
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Neighborhoods

Delta lands $2.3M more for housing acceleration after strong progress

The additional federal funding reflects Delta's success in issuing nearly 1,500 building permits since joining the Housing Accelerator Fund, including 500+ for missing-middle housing.

7:30
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Tonight

The Play That Goes Wrong - Vancouver

Granville Island Stage at Artsclub

7:14
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News Brief

Vancouver doubles civic election budget to $9.4M for expanded voting

The city will triple advance voting locations, increase polling stations, and boost accessibility measures ahead of the October 17 election after April 2025 by-election lineups...

6:56
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Neighborhoods

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant review moves forward

The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District appointed an independent team to assess the project's budget overruns and governance after litigation with the former...

6:20
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News Brief

B.C. study shows naloxone prevented 78% of overdose deaths

From 2019 to 2024, take-home naloxone kits, overdose prevention sites, and other harm reduction services averted the majority of potential fatal overdoses across the province.

6:02
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Neighborhoods

Sen̓áḵw penthouse pulled after premature price reveal

The four-bedroom unit listed at $12,500 was accidentally released from a staging environment; most units in the new Kitsilano development rent for far less.

5:08
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News Brief

World Cup hosting halfway done, Vancouver keeps city calm

With three matches left at BC Place, the Host Committee reports just five noise complaints and no human rights violations as Egypt and other nations celebrate in the city.

5:00
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Tonight

FIFA World Cup 2026™ - FREE VIEWING PARTY

The Pearl

2:50
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Pulse

Broadway station back open at Main

Broadway station reopens at Main after SkyTrain extension work, but more closures are coming soon for construction.

2:32
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Pulse

World Cup energy at BC Place

The World Cup atmosphere at BC Place during match day is absolutely electric. The whole city's buzzing.

1:38
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News Brief

VPD removes photo after AI editing concerns

Vancouver Police apologize for edited image in drug trafficking announcement, citing software used to remove names of accused.

1:20
PM
Pulse

Great blue heron fishing at Sunset Beach

A great blue heron was spotted fishing at Sunset Beach the other day. Nature's right here.

1:02
PM
Eat & Drink

Canada's World Cup team fuels up at VanSuya

Local Nigerian restaurant delivers soups, jollof rice, plantain and pastries to Canadian men's national soccer team.

12:08
PM
News Brief

World Cup drives transit to six-year ridership peak

Metro Vancouver recorded 1.38 million boardings on June 24 during Canada-Switzerland match, highest daily total since March 2020.

7:50
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News Brief

Vancouver Aquatic Centre closes Sunday after 52 years

A court rejected a bid to save the West End pool. Demolition begins this fall for a smaller 25-metre replacement.

7:32
AM
Pulse

Carney defends condo buyout plan against critics

PM says condo buyouts won't happen in Vancouver — but critics are still skeptical about whether the plan truly helps affordability or just props up developers.

7:14
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News Brief

UVic faculty protested talk promoting 'Jewish indigeneity' in Israel

Māori academic Sheree Trotter argued Israel is an example of decolonization. Indigenous scholars countered that the framing erases Palestinian displacement.

6:56
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Pulse

BC Place on game night is electric

Photographer captured the energy inside BC Place during the first World Cup match on June 13. One of their favourite shots of the summer so far.

6:20
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News Brief

Premier clears up condo buyout plan: no Vancouver purchases, no developer profit

B.C. will use $150 million to buy distressed condos in the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Okanagan under a rent-to-own program.

6:02
AM
Pulse

Canada Line packed during World Cup matches

Richmond Canada Line traffic is surging as fans head to BC Place for games. If you're commuting, budget extra time.

5:44
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Neighborhoods

Sailor Hagar's facing sale as North Vancouver pubs struggle

The Lower Lonsdale pub's commercial unit is listed for $4.39 million. Rising costs are pushing long-standing venues toward closure.

5:08
AM
News Brief

Heat dome lessons five years on: B.C. beefs up vulnerable-resident protections

New Westminster and other cities have installed misting stations and expanded training. The 2021 heat event killed 619 British Columbians.