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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Wednesday · Jul 1, 2026

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11:22
PM
News Brief

Canucks add veteran defenceman Jamie Oleksiak on two-year, $5 million deal

The 33-year-old six-foot-seven defender joins Vancouver after five seasons with Seattle in the NHL.

10:37
PM
News Brief

Granville Island marina sues yacht companies over $177K in unpaid moorage fees

Maritime Market alleges Blackfish Marine illegally subleased 25 berths to a maintenance firm that pocketed fees from boat owners.

10:00
PM
Tonight

REAL LOVE LONG WEEKEND

Celebrities Nightclub

9:07
PM
News Brief

Vancouver park board demands mayor stop making spending promises

Commissioner says Mayor Sim is creating confusion by pledging to fund projects not in the park board's capital plan.

8:30
PM
Tonight

A$AP Rocky

Rogers Arena

7:45
PM
Neighborhoods

White Rock Pier gets $25 million toward reconstruction after 2018 storm destroyed 100-metre section

The waterfront landmark in Semiahmoo Bay will be rebuilt to meet modern safety and accessibility standards, with consultation from the Semiahmoo First Nation.

7:22
PM
Neighborhoods

Delta cannabis operations ramp up production as Village Farms expands to 2.2 million square feet

A major East Ladner grower completed its first harvest in the expanded Delta 2 greenhouse and is upgrading technology to meet surging demand.

7:05
PM
Tonight

Eugene Emeralds at Vancouver Canadians

Scotiabank Field

7:00
PM
Tonight

Come From Away - Vancouver

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

7:00
PM
Tonight

Kurt Vile & the Violators

Commodore Ballroom

6:37
PM
News Brief

60 new citizens sworn in at Canada Place ceremony as families celebrate together

A citizenship ceremony on Canada Day saw people from the Philippines, Brazil, and Australia take the oath, with children and spouses cheering from the crowd.

6:15
PM
Neighborhoods

Capilano University opens first on-campus housing with 362-bed Treehouse residence in North Vancouver

The six-storey building, named by the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations, houses first and second-year students and connects to a 250-seat mass-timber dining hall.

5:07
PM
News Brief

BC Hydro cuts solar payback rates, dropping credits from one-to-one to 10 cents per kilowatt

Starting today, households generating solar power will receive less compensation, a shift that West Vancouver MLA Jeremy Valeriote warns may discourage clean energy investment.

2:50
PM
Pulse

World Cup's bringing serious money to Vancouver restaurants

The tournament's been a massive business boost for spots near the fan zones, and Canada's historic run is keeping the energy alive even as the group stage wraps. Patios packed,...

2:32
PM
Pulse

Mexico owned Granville Street last night

Downtown was absolutely packed Tuesday after Mexico's historic World Cup knockout win. Green jerseys, smoke flares, giant Día de los Muertos floats — Granville Street turned...

2:14
PM
Neighborhoods

Chinatown restaurants team up for summer stamp-collecting contest

The Chinatown Passport runs through July, directing diners to 19+ venues with a digital stamp challenge for a chance to win a two-day trip to Galiano Island.

1:56
PM
News Brief

Movement YVR protests TransLink fare hike, demands low-income bus pass

As TransLink raises fares by 5 per cent starting today, activists are gathering at Metrotown Station on Wednesday to push for a low-income bus pass benefiting thousands of...

1:38
PM
Pulse

Happy Canada Day from Vancouver

Long weekend's here. Poutine's hot, the weather's holding, and the vibe's good. Cheers to everyone celebrating today.

1:20
PM
Neighborhoods

Granville Street erupts as Mexico's historic World Cup win electrifies downtown

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans packed the pedestrian zone Tuesday night after Mexico defeated Ecuador in the round of 32, the country's first knockout-stage victory in 40 years.

1:00
PM
Tonight

Come From Away - Vancouver

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

12:08
PM
News Brief

B.C. five years past deadly 2021 heat dome — is it ready now?

The 2021 heat dome killed 619 people across B.C. The province has since updated building codes and created alert systems, but experts warn preparedness gaps remain.

7:46
AM
News Brief

FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark: 17K hot dogs, near-capacity crowds at BC Place

First five matches sold out with 52,000 fans each; FIFA Fan Festival at PNE drew 300K+; two more games remain on Vancouver's schedule.

7:23
AM
Pulse

Man charged after assault on Commercial Drive

Police charged a man in connection with a stranger assault on Commercial Drive. The Drive keeps dealing with this.

7:01
AM
News Brief

Kettle on Burrard hosts World Cup watch party for residents in housing

Supportive housing facility brings FIFA excitement to people transitioning out of homelessness; 85% say social programs help mental health.

6:38
AM
Pulse

Moon smiled down on Vancouver last night through the clouds

Someone caught a smile in the sky from moonlight breaking through the clouds last night. Pure Vancouver magic.

6:16
AM
Neighborhoods

Delta mayor pressures province over Massey Tunnel safety concerns

Contractor raised alarm about risks to existing tunnel during replacement project; mayor calls for answers on construction depth.

5:08
AM
News Brief

Vancouver company pushing deep-sea mining in U.S. waters under Trump

CEO Gerard Barron of Metals Co. met Trump officials; company applied for permits to mine Pacific seabed larger than Iceland.