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Sunday · Aug 9, 2026

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11:31
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Pulse

Fighter jets flying over Vancouver Sunday

fighter jets spotted flying over Vancouver Sunday morning. people posting about the noise, wondering what was going on. probably heading to the Abbotsford Air Show.

10:31
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Pulse

Major police activity on Kingsway toward Burnaby Sunday morning

so many sirens on Kingsway heading toward Burnaby right now. police cars going past, counting them as they roll. something's definitely happening out there.

9:31
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Neighborhoods

North Delta home prices fall 9 percent year-over-year as buyer urgency vanishes

Fraser Valley real estate board reports continued downward pressure on single-family homes and townhouses with high inventory and weak seasonal sales.

8:02
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Pulse

SROs changing hands—tenants getting pushed out across the city

Vancouver's single-room occupancy buildings are being bought and sold at a pace that's displacing longtime tenants. About 400 DTES residents are already at risk. The housing...

8:00
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Tonight

IVE

Rogers Arena

8:00
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Tonight

Sagar Wali Qawwali

Casino Vancouver

7:32
PM
Pulse

Someone kept the original Woodwards elevator lights from the '90s

A Redditor's grandpa worked in Woodwards' hardware department and grabbed the original elevator light fixtures when he retired in the late '90s. His dad restored them and built...

7:02
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Pulse

Snowbirds spotted flying downtown Vancouver Sunday afternoon

People heard the Snowbirds roaring over downtown Van on Sunday. The aerobatic team's iconic Tutor Jets are heading toward White Rock—one of the last shows with these jets...

6:32
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Neighborhoods

Highway 99 in Delta closing overnight Monday and Tuesday for bridge work

Full closures between Highway 91 and Highway 17 will run 8–9 p.m. nightly as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass.

6:02
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Pulse

Sun halo spotted above Cypress Mountain Sunday evening

Someone caught a perfect ring around the sun from Cypress Sunday. It's a halo—ice crystals in the upper atmosphere refracting sunlight. Cool optical trick you don't see every week.

6:00
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Tonight

Thee Sacred Souls x LA LOM: The Constellation Tour

Freedom Mobile Arch

6:00
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Tonight

Thee Sacred Souls x LA LOM: The Constellation Tour

PNE Forum

5:32
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Neighborhoods

Three-year-old airlifted after bear attack in Maple Ridge; animal still at large

RCMP and conservation officers shot an aggressive bear Sunday after it mauled a child on a residential property. Police are asking residents to stay indoors.

2:54
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Pulse

Lost wallet after John Summit

Lost black leather wallet with 6 squares biking back from John Summit on Saturday. If anyone found it, check r/vancouver — original poster is stressed and looking for help.

2:18
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Pulse

Pleasant Day Festival on Mount Pleasant had great vibes

Pleasant Day Festival on Mount Pleasant had great vibes Sunday — someone left with two free jars of Japanese chilli oil.

1:42
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Feature

Vancouver man discovers great-grandfather's letters from 1901 Canada attempt in forgotten storage box

Paul Levine uncovered over 100 letters written in Yiddish and English revealing his great-grandfather's failed attempt to make a fortune in Canada before returning to Europe.

12:30
PM
News Brief

Quilpituk Creek wildfire grows to 1,238 hectares; planned ignition operation set for Sunday

The out-of-control blaze near Port Moody has grown 100 hectares in recent days. BC Wildfire Service is preparing controlled burns to remove fuel between the fire and...

7:55
AM
Pulse

Woodward's $1.49 Day was the deal.

woodward's used to run the legendary $1.49 day sale back in the 80s. the department store chain had 26 locations across bc before it all ended in 1993, but that discount day...

7:36
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Feature

Things to do in Vancouver this week: August 9–15

K-pop supergroup IVE headlines Rogers Arena on Sunday; soul legends Thee Sacred Souls and LA LOM tour the city the same night, while Yeat and CAAMP bring hip-hop and folk to...

7:19
AM
Pulse

Someone gave free airshow tickets on Reddit.

a kind redditor messaged and just gave away free tickets to the abbotsford airshow with onsite parking. family took them up and spent the whole day there. still can't believe...

6:43
AM
Pulse

Sunset at Sunset Beach.

the light's hitting english bay just right rn. people are lined up on the seawall posting that golden hour magic. if you haven't caught a sunset here in a while, tonight's your night.

6:07
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Neighborhoods

Delta collision leaves motorbike driver in critical condition, road closed

A 26-year-old electric motorbike driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck Saturday on Ladner Trunk Road. Police seeking witnesses...

5:31
AM
News Brief

Lions beat Tiger-Cats 27-24 as Rourke returns from shoulder injury

Nathan Rourke's comeback sparked B.C. to victory Saturday at BC Place, throwing for 370 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' second straight win.