Monday · Jul 20, 2026
North Vancouver approves rental development despite removal of 25 trees
City council voted 4–3 to rezone two Central Lonsdale sites for 186 rental units, with arborist findings showing 17 of 25 trees had low retention value.
Lost backpack near Metrotown with Samsung tablet and phone
Someone lost a black Nike backpack near Metrotown with a brand-new Samsung tablet, phone, cash and other items inside — huge reward being offered if found.
West Vancouver captures otter family and grey whale in single video moment
Local resident Andrew Farris recorded a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife scene at Dundarave Pier: a mother otter with three young and a grey whale surfacing within seconds.
Midnight Mondays x UDC Clubbing Night
Fortune Sound Club
Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie falls short
The petition gathered only 3,663 signatures—roughly a quarter of the 15,232 needed to trigger a recall vote under B.C. law.
Heat warnings blanket interior B.C. with mid-to-high 30s expected this week
Eighteen regions from Kelowna to Terrace face yellow heat warnings through Thursday, with Metro Vancouver feeling up to 35°C inland on Tuesday.
Recall petition against MLA Dallas Brodie falls far short of required signatures
Brodie's campaign gathered only 3,663 signatures of the 6,093 required in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding by the July 20 deadline.
Surrey's public invited to sign time-capsule SkyTrain guideway segment this Saturday
The signing event at Hillcrest Village Shopping Centre on July 25 lets residents leave permanent marks on concrete panels that will be sealed inside the Surrey-Langley extension.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Film with John Cameron Mitchell
The Rio Theatre - Vancouver
Michael Bublé joins Ryan Reynolds as fan of Kerrisdale institution Minerva's
Fellow local star Bublé recently visited the family-run Greek restaurant and praised it on Instagram after Reynolds had called it his favourite in the world.
Broadway between Cambie and Alberta closed for six months of subway work
Two-block closure started Monday, July 20, to remove temporary traffic bridges above the new Broadway-City Hall station and allow construction of the Millennium Line extension.
Red dinosaur plushie lost at YVR domestic terminal
someone's looking for a red dinosaur plushie with a black hairband on its neck and a pink WC tag near the domestic flights washroom by Starbucks at YVR. holds a lot of...
Coroner's inquest into Jimmie Johannesson's death begins Monday in Burnaby
The public inquiry, starting July 27 at Burnaby Coroners' Court, will examine the 2022 death that occurred following events involving Surrey RCMP.
Bloom Bakery & Café opens floral-inspired downtown Vancouver space with 24-hour plans
The new café at 767 Seymour Street soft-opened Saturday with matcha, pastries, and Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Grand opening and 24-hour service begin August 15.
Vancouver's FIFA security force reached 1,300 police per match
Officers from across Canada deployed to BC Place, Granville, and fan zones during the tournament's seven matches, marking the largest single-day VPD deployment in history.
Residents shaken after large-scale police operation in Maple Ridge
Heavily armed officers conducted operations across multiple properties in Port Haney Wharf and Silver Valley areas Saturday, with flash bangs heard for hours.
Lawn bowling teams from White Rock heading to national championships
Two White Rock Lawn Bowling Club teams earned spots at Canadian nationals after winning gold and silver at recent provincial tournaments.
Vandals set fire in Richmond park washroom—one person arrested
Richmond Fire-Rescue responded to a blaze at Garden City Community Park fueled by a breached aerosol can, causing smoke but minimal structural damage.
SkyTrain Expo Line weekend service cuts start Saturday for rail upgrades
TransLink reducing early morning and late Sunday service on the Expo Line through fall as part of a major LIM Rail Replacement program.
Injured bear spotted in Burnaby with injured rear paw
A young bear limped through Koreatown in Burnaby yesterday with a pretty bad injury to its rear right paw. Someone got photos of it scratching between parking lots before it...
White Rock launches free beach wheelchair rental program through partnership
The City of White Rock rolled out free beach wheelchair rentals Thursday through Naakua Paddle Boards, marking the return of a service that has been years in the making.
East Vancouver's Nero Tondo champions hyperlocal B.C. ingredients in 18-seat space
Co-chefs Lucas Johnston and Devon Latté opened the intimate Powell Street restaurant in February, sourcing nearly everything from B.C. producers they know personally.
Wildfire smoke returns to Metro Vancouver as heat builds to 35°C mid-week
Environment Canada forecasts hazy skies and warm temperatures Monday through Wednesday, with humidity making it feel like mid-30s inland—relief coming Friday.
GoodLife Fitness investigating after Sikh member allegedly forced to leave Windsor gym over kirpan
A viral TikTok shows an employee telling a member his religious article of faith was considered a weapon. GoodLife says the interaction did not reflect company policy.
Crime scene closed Granville Street south of the Commodore
Granville Street south of the Commodore Ballroom is cordoned off for a crime scene investigation. police presence and street closure ongoing.
Stag beetle spotted at UBC—rare sighting of forest dweller
someone spotted a male Rugose Stag Beetle in June near the wooded areas at UBC. they're one of only a few stag beetle species in Metro Vancouver and show up in large parks with...
Fireworks at midnight keeping babies awake across Vancouver
someone set off fireworks in a Vancouver neighbourhood around midnight and didn't stop for over two hours. exhausted parents are asking whoever did it to reconsider.
