Tuesday · Jun 30, 2026
Surrey secures Vancouver Giants arena site through $116M land swap
The City of Surrey will trade three industrial properties to developer Wesgroup for a 5.1-acre downtown site, paving the way for a $360-million, 10,000-seat arena.
Where are Moroccans watching the World Cup on July 4?
Moroccans looking for spots to watch Canada vs. Morocco World Cup match on July 4 — Moltaqa is pricey. Anyone know places in Richmond or Surrey?
Man charged with fifth stranger assault on Commercial Drive
Dylan Brandon Gaita, 29, was caught on video elbowing a woman near 1st and Commercial on June 29. He's been linked to at least four prior unprovoked attacks.
TAMASHA
Fortune Sound Club
Botanist Bar hosts Toronto's top cocktail bars for Sips Across Canada
Civil Liberties and Suite 115, ranked among Canada's best, take over Fairmont Pacific Rim's flagship bar on July 6. No reservations needed.
Joey Cash with Jaded
The Pearl
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority gets approval to dredge Second Narrows
Work will begin in September to clear 25,000 cubic metres of material, allowing larger oil tankers to fully load. The project includes environmental monitoring.
Joey Cash with Jaded
The Pearl
TransLink bus driver suffers medical emergency, crashes in North Vancouver
Bus collided with parked cars and tree on West Third Street; driver and one passenger hospitalized.
Eugene Emeralds at Vancouver Canadians
Scotiabank Field
The Psycodelics
Fox Cabaret - Vancouver, BC
Redferrin
Commodore Ballroom
Daniela Andrade
Hollywood Theatre - Vancouver
2charm
Fortune Sound Club
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Daniela Andrade - Oda Tour
Hollywood Theatre
The Psycodelics
The Fox Cabaret
Man accused of stranger assaults charged again on Commercial Drive
Dylan Brandon Gaita faces new assault charge after woman elbowed in the face near East 1st and Commercial.
Morra brothers trade pizza peels for pasta at Yaletown osteria
Rosalia Osteria opens this summer on Mainland Street, a 33-seat restaurant built around house-made pasta and family recipes.
Glacier lake outburst sends floodwaters toward Pemberton
Evacuation order issued for 20+ properties as Place Glacier lake floods downstream, expected to peak Wednesday late.
U.S. visitor in critical condition after cyclist collision in Gastown
A 72-year-old pedestrian struck at West Cordova and Richards Street on Monday evening is in stable but critical condition after emergency surgery.
B.C. Conservatives push for earlier bar service during World Cup matches
The new opposition leadership says liquor rules should allow earlier serving times for morning Canada games, citing examples from Olympic hockey events.
Langley Township Canada Day event returns with fireworks on July 1
McLeod Athletic Park will host a free family celebration from noon to 10:30 p.m. with a kids zone, food trucks, artisan stalls, and fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - FREE VIEWING PARTY
The Pearl
New map identifies over 50,000 B.C. public land parcels for housing
UBC researchers mapped publicly owned land across the province, with Metro Vancouver holding high potential to accommodate 273,000 units of housing.
Metro Vancouver mayoral candidates testing AI campaign ads
some mayoral candidates across the region are now using AI-generated ads in their campaigns — a shift that raises questions about authenticity and voter trust heading into...
Fraser Health performs first robotic-assisted surgery at Surrey Memorial
On June 23, surgeons used the da Vinci Xi system to remove a lung tumour, giving patients access to minimally invasive techniques closer to home.
Mount Pleasant roaster Honest to Pete opens downtown café at CBC Plaza
The coffee shop, formerly the home of JJ Bean at 740 Hamilton Street, will add breakfast sandwiches, paninis, and grab-and-go items to its menu.
World's largest EV battery repurposing factory opens in Metro Vancouver
Moment Energy's Surrey facility will convert retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage for data centres, hospitals, and industrial clients.
Five years after deadly heat dome, B.C. advocates push for reforms
The 2021 heat dome killed 619 people across the province. On the anniversary, health groups are calling for indoor temperature bylaws, cooling centres, and a shift away from...
False Creek so packed no one wants to leave
False Creek was so idyllic on Saturday nobody wanted to go home. Entire waterfront packed.
District 3 Little League championship runs July 1–5 in Whalley
Three 11/12 Major age-group teams compete for the title starting Canada Day. Games run through Sunday with the championship final at 4 p.m.
Surrey's first student housing tower will house 810 when it opens
Construction has begun on City Centre 5, a 23-storey building designed specifically for post-secondary students. It's part of a larger push to make Surrey a major education and...
Woman attacked with wood at Kits Beach; man charged
An unprovoked assault at a busy beach Sunday left the victim bleeding and briefly unconscious. Witnesses intervened and helped police locate the suspect nearby.
