Wednesday · Oct 7, 2026
Vancouver airport may open to private investment
Vancouver airport could be the first Canadian airport up for private investment, according to sources. Feds looking at a big operational shift.
Summer vibes still going strong
Weather's still feeling like summer, and honestly? People are here for it. Hoping this holds on for a few more weeks.
Cassiar Tunnel traffic nightmare tonight
Cassiar Tunnel's been a mess tonight. Traffic backing up hard. Plan extra time if you're heading through—or take the bridge and skip it.
Window-smashing spree damages 16 cars at Brentwood Mall in Burnaby
Suspect fled before police arrived Monday. RCMP seeking dashcam footage and asking witnesses to come forward.
Bayside Lounge, West End icon for 47 years, closes at month's end
The panoramic cocktail bar overlooking English Bay and Davie-Denman will shutter after nearly five decades. No reason given.
North Vancouver port exports hit 88 million tonnes mid-year, grain shipments surge 14 percent
Record Prairie crop yields and expanding global markets drive bumper shipments of canola, barley, lentils and peas through Port of Vancouver.
Doerkson signals Conservatives would fix strained province-city relationship on housing
Conservative leader says provincial government has overreached with bills imposing housing policy on municipalities; municipalities have pushed back hard.
THE ZOLAS Swooner Anniversary Tour with Cherry Pick
The Pearl
Silly Goose with Cheem
The Fox Cabaret
Old Pattullo Bridge arches coming down this Thanksgiving weekend in risky river operation
Four large hydraulic jacks will lower the 89-year-old steel arch onto barges between Friday evening and Sunday; the Fraser River's main shipping channel closes for 48 to 60 hours.
Why doesn't BC auto insurance use risk-based pricing
r/vancouver thread asking why auto insurance doesn't just work like every other insurance — risk-based pricing where higher earners pay more for coverage. Nobody's answered it yet.
Coastal Tsunami at Langley Trappers
George Preston Recreation Centre
Geordie Greep (19+)
The Key - Vancouver
B.C. Conservatives promise three-year PST exemption on business machinery and tools
Leader Lorne Doerkson, campaigning in Surrey, promised capital-project approvals within 120 days and a 'two-out, one-in' regulation rule if elected.
HammerFall
Rickshaw Theatre
54-40 at the Commodore October 9
54-40's playing the Commodore on October 9 — they hit the venue every year. Some folks asking what time the set starts so they don't have to camp out early. Nobody in the thread knows.
Vancouver police investigate suspected arson at volunteer's ABC campaign signs
Fire damaged political signs at a residential property overnight; forensic evidence seized as investigation continues.
Southern resident killer whale J31 spotted carrying dead calf off Vancouver Island
At 31 years old, J31 has suffered multiple reproductive losses. Researchers link failures to salmon scarcity and pollutants.
Vancouver man's pant leg set on fire in unprovoked attack near Davie Street
Police search for suspect who threw liquid accelerant onto 57-year-old at park bench early Wednesday; no injuries reported.
Advance voting underway; low-volume spots available today through October 13
2026 Vancouver Election advance voting is happening now through October 13 (Election Day is October 17). All voting places open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your Voter Information...
BC NDP promises to double library funding to $28M per year if re-elected
Provincial funding for public libraries has been frozen at $14M since 2010; new investment would support 71 library systems.
Fog this morning gave Burnaby Silent Hill energy
Heavy fog rolled through Burnaby this morning creating eerie, almost otherworldly vibes. Multiple people posted photos comparing the scene to the horror video game. Convention...
B.C. flu season off to early start with H1N1 strain hitting harder this year
Provincial health officer rolls out immunization program as influenza cases rise; COVID-19 and RSV remain low.
Photos from Acadia Beach in Pacific Spirit Park
Someone posted photos captured at Acadia Beach in Pacific Spirit Park. Beautiful spot, especially on a day like this.
Actors at the Rickshaw, October 9, free ticket up for grabs
Someone's giving away a free ticket to Actors at the Rickshaw on October 9. Pretty solid lineup — no cost if you grab it before it's gone.
Sunset tonight is spectacular
The sunset last night was incredible and people across the city were out capturing it. Photos all over Reddit of the sky turning deep orange and red over the water.
