Monday · Jul 13, 2026
Port of Vancouver selects contractor for $3.5 billion Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion
The Port of Vancouver has picked its preferred contractor to build the central section of the massive Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, which will expand West Coast container...
North Vancouver councils demand provincial inquiry into sewage plant cost overruns
District and City of North Vancouver councils voted July 6 to request an independent public inquiry into how the new sewage plant ballooned from $700 million to $3.86 billion.
Vancouver man accused of hitting six pedestrians in unprovoked street assaults
Dylan Brandon Gaita, 29, faces assault charges after allegedly shoulder-checking and elbowing strangers on Commercial Drive and downtown Vancouver sidewalks.
Disney Cruise ship docked in Vancouver harbour
a massive Disney Cruise ship pulled into Vancouver harbour and people are posting photos from all over the city.
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Fortune Sound Club
Hundreds gather to celebrate culture at Squamish Nation Youth Powwow
Nearly 3,000 people attended the annual July 10-12 powwow on the North Shore, featuring performers from across Canada and the U.S., with cash prizes for dancers across multiple...
Boomtown and Bruja collaborate on Tajin Lime Cerveza for summer sipping
The new Mexican-style lager blends hand-zested lime with subtle Tajin spice, coming in at a beach-friendly 4.4 per cent ABV.
New Westminster apartment fire displaces 150 residents, donations pour in to help
The July 10 fire at 905 Fourth Avenue gutted the building and displaced about 150 people. Community donations have begun arriving to help residents who lost everything.
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The Pearl - BC
Marcus King Band: Darling Blue PT2 Tour
Orpheum Theatre
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Vogue Theatre - BC
Marcus King Band
Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver
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Broadway subway project installing final rails and testing trains ahead of late 2027 opening
The $2.83-billion SkyTrain extension will test driverless trains this summer, with opening expected in late fall 2027, over a year away.
Metro Vancouver moving from Stage 3 water restrictions to Stage 2 on Thursday
Stage 2 restrictions restore watering of trees and shrubs with sprinklers, and permit vehicle and pool filling after weeks of stricter rules.
Vancouver's air ranks fourth cleanest in the world as two Canadian cities top global pollution list
Vancouver's air quality index sits at 15, placing it among the world's cleanest, while Toronto and Montreal struggle with moderate pollution.
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North Vancouver's Macklin Celebrini named IIHF male player of the year
The 20-year-old San Jose Sharks centre scored an Olympics-leading five goals for Team Canada's silver medal run in Torino.
Half of Vancouver's service industries forecast to shed jobs this year
Metro Vancouver employment expected to contract 0.1 percent in 2026, with retail, finance, and real estate posting significant job losses.
Assault charge approved against man linked to four unprovoked attacks on Commercial Drive
Dylan Gaita, 29, faces assault charges after a June 29 incident on Commercial Drive; police believe more victims may come forward.
Earnest Ice Cream opens fifth location on Granville Island this fall
The Vancouver ice cream shop known for rotating inventive flavours opens at 1431 Anderson Street with a design rooted in the island's maritime history.
Mayor Ken Sim drops bid to abolish Park Board, vows reform instead
ABC Vancouver will field Park Board candidates and push to eliminate swimming pool reservation requirements that residents say limit access.
BC nurses' strike expands to Vancouver Island, exceeding 2,300 harassment complaints
Picketers now at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after union alleges employers intimidating workers.
Lululemon ranked No. 2 in Canada's best companies for 2026, top for sustainability
The Vancouver-based athleisure brand scored highly on employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency.
Chinese Restaurant Awards bring Michelin-starred chefs to Vancouver's Dim Sum Gala in September
The September 23 event at Fairmont Pacific Rim pairs multi-course dim sum with wine pairings, led by chefs from Hong Kong and Vancouver.
Metro Vancouver weather to spike to 27°C midweek, but showers linger in forecast
Environment Canada calls for sunshine most of next week, with scattered showers expected Wednesday and Thursday.
Richmond faces multiple power outages and roadwork disruptions this week
BC Hydro outages scheduled for Wednesday; construction projects across the city will cause lane closures through July and beyond.
Niwa heads to Hazelmere Farm for a midsummer family-style feast on July 25
Chef Darren Gee builds the menu around that day's harvest at the working South Surrey organic farm.
BC Timber Sales program expands to include specialty custom cutters and processors
Nearly 40 custom cutter companies across B.C. now have access to dedicated log supply, supporting 250 direct jobs.
Car broken into on East Vancouver street, daughter's skating bag stolen
A car was broken into near Nanaimo and 33rd in East Vancouver and someone's daughter's skating bag was stolen—the one with her skates for an upcoming competition. If you spot a...
Vancouver man struck with skateboard at Marpole bus stop in unprovoked assault
Police seek suspect who pushed victim, tore headphones, and hit him repeatedly with longboard on July 7.
The Vancouver Only Locals Know: Hidden gems beyond the postcard landmarks
Free suspension bridges, unmarked waterfalls, quiet beaches, and alpine lakes that belong to the people who live here.
Läderach chocolate shop opens first Vancouver location at Pacific Centre this fall
The 64-year-old Swiss chocolatier is known for its FreshShoggi counter and artisanal slabs of fresh chocolate sold by weight.
Fin, the Canucks' 25-year mascot, is a finalist for Hockey's Mascot Hall of Fame
The whale has represented Vancouver for 1,000+ games and been played by the same person since 2001.
The Vancouver Only Locals Know
Everyone comes for the seawall and the bridge. The people who live here know to walk past them.
Bill Haley's 1956 show at Kerrisdale Arena was Vancouver's first rock concert
In June 1956, more than 6,000 teenagers packed Kerrisdale Arena for Bill Haley and His Comets, the first rock and roll show ever staged in Vancouver.
ApiSave, Burnaby biotech company, uses hop extract to fight honeybee diseases
A Burnaby lab has developed a pollen supplement containing hop-derived compounds to help honeybees combat varroa mites and bacterial infections.
