Tuesday · Jul 21, 2026
Heat warning for Metro Vancouver through Wednesday with mid-30s inland
Yellow heat warning in effect across northeast and southeast Metro Vancouver now through Wednesday. Daytime highs hitting low to mid-30s inland, overnight lows staying in the...
Boston Bar fire visible from Delta as smoke towers over Fraser Canyon
That massive fire near Boston Bar is really something — the smoke column's visible from across the region. People in Delta are posting photos of the haze from the wildfire...
North Vancouver RCMP shoot suspect at Westview Shopping Centre
A man was shot by officers Tuesday afternoon after attempting robberies and carjackings at the mall. The Independent Investigations Office is now investigating.
Vancouver Doesn't Do Heat Like This — Here's How to Get Through the Next Two Days
Metro Vancouver is pushing past 32°C with humidity making it feel closer to 38°C. Here's what you actually need to know about staying safe and comfortable through Wednesday.
Vancouver's Heat Wave Survival Guide: What Actually Works for the Next Two Days
Environment Canada has a heat warning in place through Wednesday. Inland temps are pushing past 32°C. Here's what you actually need to know to get through it.
Chilliwack teen arrested at Edmonds SkyTrain with replica firearm and knife
Vancouver Police responded after the youth allegedly exposed a firearm to a passenger on an eastbound train Saturday, July 18.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Film with John Cameron Mitchell
The Rio Theatre - Vancouver
B.C. wildfires affect over 6,300 properties under evacuation orders or alerts
Eighty-seven active wildfires are burning across the province as of Tuesday, with lightning storms sparking 79 per cent of new fires.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Chance Peña
Commodore Ballroom
B.C. Sports Hall of Fame reopens at BC Place on August 1 after World Cup relocation
The museum was closed to the public since May when it was temporarily moved out during the FIFA World Cup. Artifact reinstallation is underway.
South Granville transforms into Euro-summer destination with plazas and weekly events
The neighbourhood embraces outdoor dining and shopping with free programming through September, including wine tastings and yoga.
B.C. and nine provinces sign historic deal allowing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
Canadians can now order beer, wine and spirits directly from licensed out-of-province producers. B.C.'s rollout is set for February 2027.
Vancouver gets Hong Kong crime cinema-inspired pop-up The Fishy Business in August
Top Chef Canada Season 10 runner-up Chef Dez Lo teams with EatFish and Holy Duck Chili for a three-dish seafood pop-up honouring Hong Kong's street food tradition.
BC Hydro plans to triple public EV charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035
With $700 million in provincial funding, BC Hydro will expand its public fast-charging network from 917 ports to 3,500 across communities, highways, and urban centres.
Vancouver's Como Ultramar opens this winter with Northern Spain seafood focus
The team behind beloved Mount Pleasant tapas bar Como Taperia is debuting a new 2,500-sq-ft restaurant on East Broadway, led by chef Daniel Kim.
WorkSafeBC warns employers to protect workers from heat stress and heat stroke
With heat alerts from Environment Canada, WorkSafeBC reminds employers they must take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses for indoor and outdoor workers.
Provence Marinaside celebrates August with heirloom tomato festival menu
The Yaletown restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu ($69) celebrating peak B.C. tomato season, sourced from local farms like Windset and Cropthorne.
B.C. licence changes let novice drivers skip road test with clean driving record
Effective October 19, 2026, drivers holding a Class 7 novice licence can upgrade to Class 5 without a second road test if they pass a Driving Record Assessment.
Burnaby RCMP arrest robbery suspect nine minutes after business theft on Lougheed
Police caught a 40-year-old Burnaby man within nine minutes of a reported robbery near Lougheed Highway and Sperling Avenue on July 17.
Mello doughnuts building West End location with expanded dine-in menu
The popular Vancouver doughnut shop is opening at 1428 Robson Street with a larger space, dine-in options, and expanded desserts and drinks beyond brioche doughnuts.
VanOpen tennis tournament returns to West Vancouver with 21 men's players from 11 countries
The Odlum Brown VanOpen, Western Canada's largest pro tennis event, runs July 25 through August 1 at Hollyburn Country Club with a US$430,000 prize pool.
Richmond council votes to extend supportive housing complex Aster Place for three more years
After a four-hour public hearing, Richmond city council voted 6-2 to keep the 40-unit low-barrier housing building open through spring 2030.
Granville Street pedestrian zone extends through Labour Day after record FIFA World Cup crowds
Downtown Vancouver's car-free Granville Street will stay closed to vehicles through September 7, shifting from international festival crowds to family-friendly daytime activities.
Royal Botanical Gardens After Dark transforms Burlington's gardens into evening art and dance destination
The Burlington attraction is launching a series of adults-only evenings featuring DJs, live music, art workshops, themed food and drinks, and illuminated sculptures through September.
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