Wednesday · Sep 16, 2026
Political columnist Palmer hints B.C. premier's snap election call could be imminent
Vaughn Palmer's column suggesting the B.C. premier is strongly hinting at a snap election call — timing and strategy unclear but conversation's moving fast online.
Horseshoe Bay homeowner wins two-week reprieve from demolition order
Yvonne Mischke obtained a temporary court injunction blocking the District of West Vancouver from tearing down her Nelson Avenue home, citing procedurally unfair council decision.
Vision Zero Vancouver report card sparks local debate on city council progress
Reddit's r/vancouver diving into the Vision Zero full-term report card on city council, weighing whether traffic safety improvements actually happened.
Motorcycle rider in serious but stable condition after New Westminster collision
A motorcycle and pickup truck collided at 8th Street and 8th Avenue Wednesday afternoon, sending the rider to hospital. Police are seeking witnesses and dash camera footage.
B.C.'s debt nearly doubling under Eby as public-sector spending balloons
Provincial debt on track to reach $180.9 billion by 2027, with structural deficits limiting options to address affordability crisis.
Beck
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Japanese training ships JS Kashima and JS Yamagiri docked at North Vancouver
Two Japanese Navy training ships—the JS Kashima and JS Yamagiri—are docked in North Vancouver right now. Lines are moving fast if you want to check them out.
Dogstar - ALL IN NOW TOUR
Vogue Theatre
Dogstar with The Backfires
Vogue Theatre - BC
B.C. family physicians sound alarm on fragmented medical record systems across province
B.C. has more than 40 disconnected electronic medical record systems, causing repeat tests, longer waits and duplicate investigations. Health Minister pledges to make connected...
Ninajirachi with MGNA Crrrta
Commodore Ballroom
Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue closed in New Westminster after motor vehicle accident
Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue are closed in New Westminster right now due to an MVA. Plan a different route if you're in the area.
Municipalities press B.C. to restore Community Housing Fund, citing stalled affordable projects
At the UBCM convention in Vancouver on Wednesday, councillors from multiple cities passed a resolution urging the province to reinstate the fund it indefinitely paused in the...
Car accident causing heavy traffic on Knight and 21st
Heavy traffic on Knight and 21st right now from a collision. Expect delays if you're heading through the area.
Amazon raises hourly wages for Canadian warehouse workers by $1
The $26.27 base wage for operations staff takes effect Sept. 27, weeks after B.C. labour board forced binding arbitration on the unionized Delta facility.
Airports union rejects federal privatization push
Vancouver and Calgary airports are "not for sale," union officials shot back at Carney's plan to open major airports to private long-term concessions. Labour's digging in.
DTES grocery store's survival unclear after heavy security spending
A Downtown Eastside grocery store's spent thousands on security but still can't stay afloat. Owner's unsure if the business survives. Community's watching to see if it can hold on.
ICBC warns September is peak danger for young commuters
September's the riskiest time for kids commuting to school, ICBC just warned. More accidents, more injuries. If you drive near schools or have kids walking, slow down.
Mount Pleasant cracks Time Out's global coolest neighborhoods — 35th in the world
The neighbourhood earned recognition for its independent businesses, diverse food scene, and pedestrian-friendly streets ahead of a year that saw Vancouver draw international visitors.
David Eby's approval surges 10 points as trade tensions boost his standing
B.C.'s premier rebounds to 41% approval on the back of U.S.-Canada friction, but nearly half the province still disapproves.
Crash on Granville Bridge, no injuries reported
A vehicle collision happened on Granville Bridge early this morning. No one was hurt.
Return-it express contest with no winner announced
Return-it express's $10K recycling contest closed Aug 30 with no winner announced yet — people who spent all their points on entries want answers. Contest has been running over a year.
Richmond approves 90-unit rental building on Spires Road with affordable housing protections
Council fast-tracks rezoning for six-storey apartment with 22 low-end market rental homes and 68 market units; 41% family-sized.
Surrey broke ground on $311M Newton Community Centre Tuesday
Mayor Brenda Locke unveiled a 175,000-square-foot facility set to open by 2030, drawing criticism from a former mayor over the project's relocation and cost increases.
