Wednesday · Sep 9, 2026
Three Sim allies file to challenge mayor in October Vancouver election
Rebecca Bligh, Colleen Hardwick and Kareem Allam have all filed nomination papers for October 17, just days before the deadline.
Chemtrade sues competitor K2 and PR firm Crestview over 'astroturfing' campaign
Chlorine manufacturer alleges competitor orchestrated a covert online campaign using fake grassroots group Keep North Vancouver Safe to block rezoning approval.
North Vancouver's Bowser Island encampment cleared as remaining campers ordered to leave
Province moved in Wednesday with police, bailiffs and heavy equipment to order the final holdouts off Ministry of Transportation property flanked by Highway 1 and Capilano Road.
RCMP officer describes pull-over of suspects in Whistler double murder
Const. Mark McMahon testified Wednesday about spotting a black Chrysler sedan minutes after the July 2022 shooting that killed Meninder Dhaliwal and Satindera Gill outside the...
Chonky bear spotted in Coquitlam
A particularly well-fed bear was spotted in Coquitlam today, and yes, people posted about it. Stay at a distance and back away if you see one.
Southbound B.C.-Washington border crossings plummet 49% as trade war deepens
Labour Day saw just 1,465 southbound trips across four crossings — down from 2,900 last year and 4,385 in 2024. Washington State businesses are reeling.
ANNUAL FROSH BALL 2026
The Pearl
Ryan Beatty
Vogue Theatre - BC
Haute & Freddy
Hollywood Theatre - Vancouver
Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26
Vogue Theatre
Haute & Freddy's Big Disgrace Tour
Hollywood Theatre
Oak Street closes for two weeks starting Thursday for crane work at Vancouver General Hospital
Both directions between W 10th and W 12th will be shut 24 hours a day through Sept. 22 for operating room renewal project.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy
BC Place
LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
BC Place Stadium
Eugene Emeralds at Vancouver Canadians - NWL Championship (Game 2)
Scotiabank Field
Isaac Slade
St. James Hall
Isaac Slade (Formerly of the Fray): Songs I Know - Solo Tour 2026
ST. JAMES COMMUNITY SQUARE
U.S. import ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect Sept. 29, cutting off B.C. wine market
President Trump signed executive order Tuesday barring alcohol imports; B.C. wineries had just gained momentum through acclaimed reviews.
B.C. court certifies wheelchair users' class-action lawsuit against Air Canada
Lead plaintiff Rodney Hodgins, who has cerebral palsy, claims he had to drag himself off a 2023 flight after staff refused assistance.
Ken Sim skips first Vancouver mayoral debate
Vancouver's incumbent mayor Ken Sim didn't show up to the first mayoral debate. The race is heating up with other candidates on stage but Sim's absence is raising questions...
Vancouver Croissant Crawl returns with 38 limited creations through October 4
The fifth annual food festival features inventive takes on the pastry across the city, from banoffee windmills to croissant bourguignon, with a new competition for the most...
B.C. permafrost thaw will trigger more frequent rockfalls and landslides
Climate change is destabilizing mountain slopes across the province. Scientists say permafrost that holds rock faces together is melting faster as temperatures rise.
Stanley Park drawing crowds on a perfect Wednesday evening
Stanley Park vibes rn are unmatched — sunset light, seawall packed but worth it, everyone here for the same golden-hour moment.
Woolly dog pelt returns to Canada after 160 years at Smithsonian
Only known woolly dog pelt just came home to B.C. after sitting in the Smithsonian since 1866. Wild that this piece of local history is finally back.
B.C. changed law to shield oil and gas royalty payments from public view
Less than a year after disclosing how much Shell, ARC, Petronas and others pay the province, the NDP government rewrote the rules to hide the figures.
Cypress hike shows off three lakes on a beauty day
shroom walk on cypress all 3 lakes — golden light, views for days, everyone out there catching the same vibe.
OneCity's Azaroff exits Vancouver mayoral race, clearing path for Pete Fry
William Azaroff ends his campaign Tuesday to honour OneCity's promise of fielding only one progressive candidate ahead of the Oct. 17 election.
