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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Monday · Aug 17, 2026

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11:33
PM
Pulse

golden hour's hitting different on the water right now

Vancouver sunsets are absolutely sending it rn. There's a spot on the water that's becoming a thing — people are heading out to catch that golden light over the city.

10:33
PM
Pulse

where's the community centre that was supposed to be in river district

A Reddit thread is asking where the developer-promised community centre in Vancouver's River District actually went. The neighbourhood's getting built out but people are...

10:00
PM
Tonight

Blonde 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at Midnight Mondays

Fortune Sound Club

9:33
PM
Neighborhoods

North Vancouver's first BYOD dog festival draws roughly 800 people to DoubleTree hotel

The Bring Your Own Dog event featured activities like a doggy photobooth, live music, and dog treats. Dogs wearing yellow bandanas signalled owners were open to chatting.

8:00
PM
Pulse

what even is a kilolitre anyway

Someone on Reddit asked what a kilolitre actually is — turns out it's just 1,000 litres. If you've been wondering too, now you know.

7:30
PM
Pulse

vintage vancouver: downtown looking northwest in july 1969

A photo from July 1969 shows downtown Vancouver looking northwest — the city before the modern skyline took over. Reddit's sharing it and it's wild how different things were.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Daniel Caesar with 070 Shake

Rogers Arena

7:00
PM
News Brief

Dollarton Highway onramp to Ironworkers Bridge closes nightly through Sept. 4 for maintenance

Eastbound Highway 1 traffic will be diverted through Mount Seymour Parkway from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily as crews perform essential work on the bridge's approach.

6:30
PM
Pulse

black bears spotted swimming in coquitlam river

Someone spotted black bears in the Coquitlam River on an afternoon walk — they were just swimming around. Wildlife is out and about in the water.

6:00
PM
Neighborhoods

Delta celebrates Pride with music, drag, and community at annual Ladner picnic

The Delta Pride Society brought together performers, vendors, and support services at a sunny Sunday gathering that drew hundreds to celebrate, resist, and find belonging.

5:30
PM
News Brief

Oakridge–41st Avenue Canada Line station closes early for month-long upgrades starting Aug. 24

Commuters using the station will face 11 p.m. closures Sunday through Thursday as TransLink adds escalators, renovates the entrance, and prepares direct access to the new...

5:00
PM
Tonight

2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Presented by Speedo / Finals

UBC - Aquatic Centre

2:46
PM
Pulse

heat dome memorial talks weigh trauma and recovery

Vancouver's talking about how to remember the 2021 heat dome while looking ahead. Community discussions are grappling with what happened, what we learned, and how to be better...

2:01
PM
Eat & Drink

Spanish food crawl across Vancouver highlights regional tapas and paella traditions

A curated selection of Vancouver tapas bars and eateries serves authentic Spanish regional specialties from traditional to contemporary preparations.

9:00
AM
Tonight

2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Presented by Speedo / Heats

UBC - Aquatic Centre