Friday · Jul 3, 2026
Penguin exhibit at the old Stanley Park Zoo, 1958
A throwback photo from the original Stanley Park Zoo shows penguins in their enclosure back in 1958. Vancouver's taken quite the turn since then.
Richmond vendors lose thousands after night market fire, highlight insurance gap
Two stall owners estimate losses of $8,000 to $10,000 each after Sunday's fire destroyed 14 retail tents. Neither had business insurance coverage.
New Westminster police find butane lighter disguised as grenade at Ryall Park dog park
Officers responded to a report of a suspected explosive device at the Queensborough dog park on July 1. The item was determined to be a novelty lighter.
Fvded Day 1 Afterparty with X Club. & Young Franco
Village Studios
Fvded Day 1 X Afterparty with Omnom & Kamino
Celebrities
Notion
Commodore Ballroom
OMNOM
Celebrities Nightclub
Young Franco
Village Studios - Vancouver
Fvded Day 1 Afterparty with Champion, Baalti, & Cesco
Fortune Sound Club
Bear cub spotted roaming through East Vancouver
A young bear was spotted wandering through East Van. Wildlife crews are keeping tabs on the area.
B.C. man who drove into ocean for 2024 livestream charged in New Westminster crash
Jawad Mazen Fawwaz was previously sentenced to probation for the stunt and now faces a dangerous-driving charge following a March 30 high-speed collision near 6th Avenue and...
FACE 2 FACE AFTERS [VANCOUVER]
The Pearl
Fin whale, Earth's second-largest species, spotted off Vancouver Island west of Sooke
Eagle Wing Tours photographed the 70-foot whale on Sunday, June 28, one of the largest ever seen in local waters. Fin whales are rare visitors to the Salish Sea.
BMW's new global colour
BMW is apparently calling Vancouver green the automaker's new signature colour. Locals are posting it everywhere.
West Vancouver approves plan to redevelop Inglewood Care Centre into 725-unit seniors housing complex
Council voted unanimously June 29 to greenlight Baptist Housing's project, which replaces 230 long-term care beds with 364 new beds plus 361 rental and independent-living units.
Canada faces Morocco in World Cup Round of 16 today
The men's national team plays its biggest match yet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, looking to advance past the second-round stage for the first time.
Summer Walker: Still Finally Over It Tour
Rogers Arena
Modest Mouse
Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver
Modest Mouse
Orpheum Theatre
Summer Walker with Odeal
Rogers Arena
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Jenn Gardiner brings hockey camp to Surrey to inspire next-generation players
The Vancouver Goldeneyes player and former Surrey resident hosted JG12, a three-day girls' hockey camp for ages 11–15, with around 80 registered participants.
Kail Lowry - Vancouver
Vogue Theatre - BC
Kail Lowry: Fatherless Behavior Tour
Vogue Theatre
Missing person search launched after abandoned car found on BC Ferries vessel
An orange Subaru belonging to 51-year-old Joyelle Goldbard was discovered unclaimed on the Queen of Coquitlam when it arrived in Horseshoe Bay from Langdale on Thursday.
Richmond RCMP officer charged with dangerous driving after collision
Const. Beyond Xi is facing two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm following a July 2025 crash at Williams and No. 4 roads that injured four people.
Max Scherzer takes the mound for Vancouver Canadians in rehab start
The 41-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitcher threw three innings for the Canadians at sold-out Nat Bailey Stadium, giving up two earned runs while striking out three.
West Vancouver neighbours sue over ancient cedar tree cut without consent
Karen Dietz and John Morgan are seeking damages after their 50-60 foot cedar straddling the property line was felled in December 2024 while they were out of the country.
More than 9,600 BC Hydro customers lost power across Richmond Friday morning
Five separate outages spanning Bridgeport to Ironwood affected homes and businesses. Crews are investigating the cause.
Mark Carney meets Philippine president at Jollibee on Granville Street
Prime Minister and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were photographed snacking at the flagship Vancouver location Thursday as Canada-Philippines trade talks continue.
Found smashed Samsung phone on East 5th Ave in Mount Pleasant
someone found a damaged but working Samsung on the sidewalk at East 5th Ave and St George next to the Rainway. DM if it's yours.
FVDED In the Park
Holland Park
B.C. highway lane closures starting Monday will bring noise and delays through August
Mary Hill Bypass between Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will have nightly closures for geotechnical work until mid-August.
Vancouver Island firm Ocean Pacific Marine wins $74.7 million RCMP patrol vessel contract
Campbell River-based company will design and build three advanced patrol vessels for the RCMP's West Coast Marine Services.
All 6 World Cup matches at BC Place have sold out
Every single World Cup game at BC Place is now sold out. The stadium's been packed since day one.
Eugene Emeralds at Vancouver Canadians
Scotiabank Field
Untreated sewage spilled into ocean from Richmond treatment plant Thursday
Metro Vancouver says raw wastewater flowed for three hours after rocky debris blocked screening equipment. No public health impact expected.
Former Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee joins B.C. NDP, securing party's majority
Penticton-Summerland representative crossed the floor Friday, giving the NDP 48 of 93 legislature seats.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - FREE VIEWING PARTY
The Pearl
Bank seeks receivership over downtown Vancouver coworking property
National Bank of Canada is petitioning B.C. Supreme Court to appoint a receiver over the And-Co coworking space at 1575 W. Georgia St., claiming a $14.3 million debt.
Everyone got ejected at Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup game
so much fun at the Mexico vs Ecuador game — literally everyone got tossed. the whole vibe was absolutely sending it.
West Broadway reduced to two lanes from Birch to Granville for summer construction
Traffic on one of Vancouver's busiest corridors will narrow to one lane in each direction from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the summer as part of the Broadway Subway Project.
Ronaldo ties game in Toronto, North Van crowd goes wild
Ronaldo just tied a World Cup match in Toronto and the North Van crowd lost it. People were losing their minds watching from across the city.
54-40's Ocean Pearl West Coast Lager debuts at Delta breweries
The Vancouver band collaborated with Four Winds and Barnside Brewing on a crisp lager with citrus and pine notes—a taste as understated and excellent as the band itself.
Granville Street stays car-free through Labour Day with council approval
Vancouver extended the popular Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and FIFA-era patios through September 7, calling the pilot an overwhelming success for local businesses and public space.
FVDED in the Park (2 Day Pass)
Holland Park
