Thursday · Aug 20, 2026
Vancouver housing starts drop by 42%
Vancouver housing starts have plummeted 42 per cent. The slowdown's hitting everyone from builders to renters looking for new stock.
Crosscut bridge in North Vancouver is finally open to the public
The Crosscut bridge in North Vancouver has officially opened. Hikers and walkers can now use the new crossing.
Premier Eby's silence on U.S. alcohol ban signals stalled softwood lumber negotiations
B.C. has kept its ban on U.S. alcohol imports since 2025 despite federal pressure. An economist reads the lack of movement as a sign trade talks on the forest sector aren't progressing.
PACKAGING w/ Cistern & Hope Slide
The Pearl
Ali Wong
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Ali Wong Live
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Presented by Speedo / Finals
UBC - Aquatic Centre
helicopter view of the North Shore
someone posted an aerial shot of the North Shore and it's stunning — mountains, water, the whole stretch. comments are going hard on how much Canadians need to stop taking this...
Spud Shack, Metro Vancouver's poutine heavyweight, opens second location in Surrey
The New Westminster SkyTrain spot known for crispy-edged fries and wacky creations is heading to The Curling Club in Cloverdale this fall.
2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Presented by Speedo / Heats
UBC - Aquatic Centre
Felix Cartal taking over Granville this weekend with a live DJ set
Electronic artist Felix Cartal is taking over Granville with a DJ set. Check the event details for time and venue info.
Youth charged after threatening to burn down Port Coquitlam home in May
A 15-year-old who does not live in the Tri-Cities area has been charged with mischief, uttering threats, and breach of a disposition order over an alleged arson threat.
Vancouver voting happens October 17 — mayor, council, school board, and park board all same ballot
Vancouver voters get three ways to vote this fall: mail-in packages start September 8, advance voting runs October 3–13 at 59 locations, and election day is October 17 from...
Man charged after trespassing in Willoughby backyard and breaking into Langley apartment
A 55-year-old man has been charged in connection with two separate incidents in Langley within a week, including a break-and-enter on August 17.
Mount Pleasant SkyTrain station takes shape underground on East Broadway
Construction crews are installing permanent finishes at the Broadway Subway's most-advanced station, with platforms and tactile safety strips now visible.
