Tuesday · Jul 14, 2026
Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for Vancouver man linked to Panama Papers
Wentao Yang faces tax evasion and fraud charges after a CRA investigation triggered by the 2016 Panama Papers leak.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 selects TerraMarine as construction partner for major port expansion
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority taps consortium for 320-acre landmass and wharf work on $3.5 billion West Coast superport project.
Vancouver man ordered to pay $20K over non-consensual intimate videos posted online
Sheriff Elbishlawi, who operates a 100K-follower Instagram account, refused to remove up-skirt footage after requests and reposted videos after they were removed by Meta.
Broadway at Cambie fully closes for six months starting Monday, July 20
The two-block section will be closed until late 2026 or early 2027 as crews dismantle temporary structures and restore the roadway above the subway tunnel.
Woman dies after e-scooter crash near Commercial and Venables on July 3
The 30-year-old was struck by a vehicle while riding westbound on Venables Street and was not wearing a helmet, Vancouver Police say.
Montrose Properties' bid to reopen Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling rejected
Justice Barbara Young ruled the Richmond company cannot be added as a party to the 2025 decision declaring Aboriginal title over about 800 acres in south Richmond.
Campfire ban takes effect Thursday across B.C.'s South Coast including Metro Vancouver
The BC Wildfire Service is restricting open flames in the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Vancouver Island, the Central Coast, and Haida Gwaii to reduce human-caused fire risk.
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Suspicious fire at Surrey City Hall causes 'significant' damage to southwest exterior
A fire that ignited in a portable toilet against the building on July 13 at 3:30 a.m. triggered the sprinkler system. Police are seeking a suspect seen on security footage beforehand.
Mandhras Cafe brings South Indian coffee and dosa to West Broadway near City Hall Station
The new quick-service restaurant at 382 West Broadway advertises 'coffee, dosa, soup, soul' and promises to blend traditional family recipes with modern efficiency.
Whitecaps submit offer to PavCo to control BC Place operations and increase match-day revenue
The team is proposing to run the stadium while PavCo retains ownership and receives a share of revenue—a model used by other MLS franchises like Toronto FC.
Surrey students walk onto BC Place pitch with World Cup players in FIFA Player Escort Program
About 95 Surrey students from underserved communities participated in the escort program across six of seven World Cup matches held at the stadium.
French Creek Pub opens downtown Vancouver location at the Burrard Hotel this summer
The Parksville waterside pub is bringing its fish and chips and island atmosphere to 101–1100 Burrard Street, taking over the space formerly occupied by Burgoo.
Metro Vancouver public transit recorded 600,000 extra boardings during seven FIFA World Cup match days
TransLink handled 8.16 million boardings across World Cup dates, averaging 1.17 million per day—up 8% from typical demand, with June 24 marking the highest ridership in six years.
TransLink ridership dropped 5% in Q1 2026 — the steepest quarterly decline yet
The transit authority's latest quarterly report shows the slide that started in 2025 is accelerating, with buses and SkyTrain hit hardest.
Vancouver mayor demands involuntary mental health beds in the city, not Surrey
Mayor Ken Sim accused the BC government of ignoring Vancouver's addiction and mental health crisis after announcing 132 new treatment beds elsewhere.
B.C. coroner's inquest finds Indigenous woman's death undetermined, family demands reopening
Tatyanna Harrison's mother says investigations failed after her daughter was found dead on a Richmond yacht in 2022; jury recommendations focus on missing persons protocol.
Immigration cuts are reshaping Vancouver's restaurants, hotels and construction sectors
Federal visa cuts are forcing local businesses to scramble for workers as schools, hospitals, and hospitality face labour shortages.
SkyTrain's Burrard Station elevator closed for replacement until spring 2027
TransLink is replacing aging elevators along the Expo Line; Burrard Station users should allow 20 minutes extra travel time for detours.
Les Faux Bourgeois feels 'corporate' after ownership change
The restaurant's new owners have tightened the menu, hiked prices, eliminated complimentary bread, and added branded coasters, napkins, and glassware. Regulars say the vibe...
Royal LePage forecasts Metro Vancouver prices to fall 3.5% this year
The national brokerage expects Metro Vancouver to underperform every other major market in Canada as prices slide for the second consecutive quarter.
Fog photo hunt: Vancouverite seeks iconic Coal Harbour Chevron shot
Someone posted a stunning photo of the Coal Harbour Chevron shrouded in fog—likely from a past Fogpocolypse—and a fellow Vancouverite has been hunting for it ever since to get...
Metro Vancouver home sales rise but prices keep falling, new data shows
Greater Vancouver is seeing early signs of recovery with increasing sales activity and some bidding wars, yet median prices continue to slide.
