Wednesday · Jul 22, 2026
B.C. Premier Eby threatens to block U.S. access to Canadian minerals over Trump tariffs
Eby said Wednesday that the United States cannot expect mineral access if it continues imposing tariffs, as Trump added 50% levies on Canadian goods.
GrubMarket completes acquisition of Vancouver-based online grocer SPUD
SPUD, founded in Vancouver in 1997, will operate under GrubMarket's technology platform while its brick-and-mortar stores transfer to separate ownership.
Someone lost a toddler's hippo stuffie on Main Street
A family lost their toddler's hippo stuffie on July 18 near the corner of Foglifter and Bruce Eyewear on Main Street, possibly wearing a kids' shirt. The stuffie was a gift...
B.C. court acquits murder suspect after finding police conduct 'degrading and humiliating'
Judge ruled confession inadmissible after IHIT investigators forced Frederick Charlie to undress in front of officers and placed him with an undercover officer who deliberately...
Kitsilano's summer concert series is back with live performances
Kitsilano Showboat's free summer concert series is live right now — locals are posting super 8 videos of the shows. If you haven't caught one yet, they're happening through the season.
Metro Vancouver hotel rates hit Canadian record during World Cup month
FIFA tournament at BC Place drove average nightly rates to $406.34 in June, highest ever recorded for any major Canadian city.
B.C. wildfires close multiple highways as three major fires rage in Fraser Canyon
Highway 1 is closed for 45 km between Spuzzum Creek and Jackass Summit; Highway 3 through Manning Park also closed. Evacuation orders affect multiple communities.
West Broadway closed for six months as Broadway Subway Project continues construction
Vehicle traffic between Alberta and Cambie shut down; transit buses 9 and 99 B Line diverted to 8th Avenue. New Millennium Line station set for fall 2027.
Chris Stapleton with The Teskey Brothers
Rogers Arena
Crowds on Hastings Street watching the Vancouver Golden Jubilee parade, 1936
Historic photo: packed Hastings Street during the Vancouver Golden Jubilee parade back in 1936. City was wild that day.
Washington wildfire crosses border into B.C. near Hozomeen
Border 2 Fire has burned 121 hectares combined with Border 1, and officials expect elevated fire activity over the next few days as hot, dry conditions persist.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Shoutout to those working outdoors today
Huge shoutout to those working in the extreme heat today around Vancouver. If that's you, stay hydrated and take breaks.
Maple Ridge firefighters deployed to Big Bar Complex wildfire in B.C. Interior
Two Maple Ridge firefighters responded to one blaze en route Tuesday; department sends water tanker for 14-day commitment as wildfires rage across the province.
Austin FC II at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Swangard Stadium
Heat warnings blanket Metro Vancouver as temperatures climb to mid-30s
Environment Canada has issued heat and air-quality warnings for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with advocates calling for stronger workplace protections.
Transit union and Coast Mountain Bus reach second tentative deal after members rejected first
More than 5,000 CMBC workers—bus drivers, mechanics, and SeaBus crew—will vote on a new collective agreement after union membership rejected an earlier deal in June.
B.C. buildings aren't equipped for hotter summers as climate change intensifies
Much of B.C.'s housing stock was designed for historical temperatures and lacks cooling capacity. A Vancouver study found 69% of homes exceeded 26°C indoors during warm weather.
Millennium Pacific Greenhouses expanding Delta facility with new housing for 72 farm workers
Delta council approved an application for farm worker housing to support a major greenhouse expansion on Arthur Drive. The Agricultural Land Commission must sign off on the plan.
Jersey Mike's opens Vancouver location in Kitsilano this September
The sandwich chain known for fresh-sliced, fresh-grilled subs is taking over the former Purebread Bakery space at 1864 W. 4th Ave.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Vancouver's air quality ranks 22nd worst globally as wildfires blanket the region
Fine particles from provincial wildfires have pushed Vancouver's AQI to 76. West End air quality is particularly bad, with readings in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups.
67 per cent of BC locals want Canada to host the 2038 World Cup
World Cup success is turning people into soccer fans. A new poll shows 67 per cent of British Columbians say they'd like to see Canada host again in 2038. momentum's real.
Sunset painted the sky blood red tonight
tonight's sunset had the whole city looking up — sky turned this deep crimson from wildfire smoke and the angle of the light. everyone's posting from the water.
