Thursday · Aug 6, 2026
Longtime Greek restaurant closes after more than 50 years in Vancouver
A beloved Greek spot that's been feeding Vancouver for over five decades just shut down. The closure adds to a growing list of long-standing restaurants closing across the city...
Road closures downtown and False Creek Saturday morning for half marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is running Saturday Aug. 8. Major road closures expected downtown and around False Creek in the morning — plan your commute and transit accordingly...
BC Place named one of 20 world-class stadiums ahead of 2026 World Cup
BC Place made a global top-20 list of the world's finest stadiums. The venue's getting ready to host World Cup matches this summer — already one of the biggest events ever held here.
Stranger sexual assault reported along BC Parkway near Ron McLean Park in Burnaby
RCMP seek witnesses to Aug. 4 incident where man approached woman from behind and struck her on buttocks before fleeing on foot.
B.C. coroner's jury recommends overhaul of police wellness-check protocols
Inquest into death of 61-year-old Haida man shot by RCMP during mental health check calls for statewide standards and better mental health officer integration.
Wildfire smoke blankets Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley; here's how to protect your health
Air quality warnings remain in effect. Health officials say even short-term exposure can cause symptoms — check the AQHI hourly and know who faces highest risk.
John Coupar running for council with Vancouver Liberals
Former Park Board commissioner John Coupar is throwing his hat in the ring for city council under the Vancouver Liberals banner. The party's been quietly building its slate...
B.C. rents fall 4.5% in July; Metro Vancouver cities see sharper declines across suburbs
Abbotsford leads with a 12.4% drop year-over-year. Vancouver has fallen 20% since its August 2023 peak as province marks 25 months of consecutive rent decreases.
Liam St John with Brock Phillips
Fox Cabaret - Vancouver, BC
Avalon Emerson
Fortune Sound Club
Liam St. John
The Fox Cabaret
Kerrisdale sign sparks debate on city response
A sign outside a Kerrisdale house is raising questions about why the city hasn't stepped in. Residents are discussing what bylaw violations might apply and what the city's...
Mexico sends second wave of wildfire firefighters as B.C. braces for difficult weeks ahead
200 Mexican personnel arrived Thursday; Australian and New Zealand crews also deploying to help BC Wildfire Service battle 105 active fires across the province.
Oil tankers arriving in Vancouver at record numbers
Oil tankers are pulling into Vancouver harbour in record numbers as port traffic shifts. Numbers are climbing faster than typical seasonal patterns, raising questions about...
Vancouver ranks 19th globally for Gen Z living—only Canadian city on Time Out's best list
Time Out ranks Vancouver 19th globally for Gen Z livability; only Canadian city on list of 20.
Uber BC users report unexpected premium service charges
B.C. Uber users are reporting unauthorized charges for premium service on their accounts. Multiple complaints in the Vancouver community describe being billed for upgrades they...
Buntzen Lake remains closed as crews contain 1.5-hectare wildfire near Port Moody
Recreation area closes as crews battle ground fire near Port Moody; evacuation notice affects 35 Anmore homes.
B.C.'s new consumer protections ban auto-renewals without notice and door-to-door pressure sales
Auto-renewal protections and door-to-door sales ban took effect August 1 in B.C.; free credit monitoring coming in 2027.
Trans March photos from July 31
Photos just dropped from this year's Trans March on July 31. Good crowd, good energy, people out celebrating.
Anmore wildfire evacuation alert issued
Village of Anmore is under wildfire evacuation alert right now. If you're in the area, stay ready to move fast.
Helicopter crews fighting Anmore fire get local love
Big props to the helicopter crews battling the wildfire in Anmore. absolute precision work in brutal conditions.
BC's wildfire tactics shift mid-season as drought makes old burn scars unreliable
Prolonged drought conditions have upended firefighters' traditional strategy of using previous burn scars to slow new wildfires, forcing crews to build control lines through...
