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Friday · Oct 9, 2026

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11:59
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News Brief

Child killer Douglas Lambier on 60-day unescorted leave in Victoria for recovery program

The man who killed 9-year-old Brandon Burchell in 2005 is staying at a Salvation Army centre and must comply with strict conditions including staying away from children and alcohol.

11:29
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Pulse

COPE and ABC clash over Chinatown voting access ahead of election

COPE and ABC are trading accusations over how Chinatown voters should cast ballots in the October 17 municipal election. Reddit's got the receipts.

10:59
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News Brief

Vancouver cruise season hits record with 1.4 million passengers, $3M per ship

Port of Vancouver saw nearly 20 per cent more cruise arrivals and passengers through October 2026, with visitors spending an average $1,144 on hotels, restaurants and tours.

10:30
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Friend Request

The Pearl

10:29
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Pulse

ABC and Sean Orr feud heats up in Vancouver mayoral race

The feud between ABC Vancouver and Sean Orr (COPE) is boiling over as the October 17 mayoral election approaches. Reddit's Vancouver community is following the escalating clash.

10:00
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Whethan (19+)

Harbour Event & Convention Centre

10:00
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VTF Pres. DISCOVERY

Village Studios

10:00
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Loukeman

Fortune Sound Club

10:00
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FOR REAL FRIDAYS: T4P IN: A Long Weekend Celebration

Celebrities Nightclub

9:29
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News Brief

Wind knocks out power to 30,000 Lower Mainland homes ahead of Thanksgiving

Strong gusts downed trees and branches across Burnaby, Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and Surrey, leaving thousands without electricity and delaying B.C. Ferries sailings Friday.

9:00
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dälek with Infidelity and DarkGable

The WISE Hall

8:00
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Darcy Oake - Coquitlam

Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

8:00
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HANA STRETTON with Special Guests

Mel Lehan Hall at St. James Square

8:00
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Darcy Oake Illusionist

Casino Vancouver

7:30
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Halloween Bash ft. Spank Williams + Calcutta Cowboy + Beach Bown

The Pearl

7:30
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Khan Saab Live in Concert

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

7:30
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - Augustin Hadelich Plays Brahms

Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver

7:29
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Pulse

Found wallet by SFU, lost your number on the callbox? Reddit user searching for finder

someone found a wallet up by SFU last week or two and tried calling back through the callbox, but it cut off their number. if that was you, hit up /u/shtam3932 on Reddit —...

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Coastal Tsunami at Ridge Meadows Flames

Cam Neely Arena at Planet Ice

7:00
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ACTORS

Rickshaw Theatre

7:00
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Chilliwack Chiefs at Surrey Eagles

South Surrey Arena

7:00
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Chilliwack Jets at Port Coquitlam Trailblazers

Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre

7:00
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Ottawa REDBLACKS at BC Lions

BC Place Stadium

7:00
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Coquitlam Express at Langley Rivermen

George Preston Recreation Centre

7:00
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The Inspector Cluzo

Fox Cabaret - Vancouver, BC

7:00
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The Inspector Cluzo

The Fox Cabaret

7:00
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BC Lions vs. Ottawa REDBLACKS

BC Place

7:00
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54-40

Commodore Ballroom

6:00
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Maro (19+)

Hollywood Theatre - Vancouver

6:00
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MARO: SO MUCH HAS CHANGED

Hollywood Theatre

5:29
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News Brief

YVR U.S. travel drops for 20th straight month as Asia-Pacific surges

While overall passenger traffic at Vancouver International Airport is up 6.3% year-over-year, travel to the U.S. has fallen for two consecutive years as Asia-Pacific routes...

2:52
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News Brief

Nine-vehicle collision on Alex Fraser Bridge southbound injures three, closes lanes for hours

The crash near Delta early Friday left three people hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Police are asking for dash cam footage and witness information.

2:16
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Pulse

Someone's parents visited Vancouver in 1982 for a US consulate appointment and took photos at Pacific Centre

A Redditor tracked down photos from their parents' one-day trip to downtown Vancouver in 1982 — they were in their 20s then, dealing with immigration stuff at the consulate....

12:28
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News Brief

One found dead in White Rock commercial building fire early Thursday morning

Fire crews discovered a body in the mechanical room of Sunlight Market on Marine Drive. Cause of death remains unclear as coroner and RCMP lead the investigation.

6:58
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News Brief

Vancouver Liberals say no to involuntary-care plebiscite, call $500K cost wasteful

Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam opposes the October 17 vote on a secure medical facility, citing jurisdictional issues, cost, and concerns about a developer bailout on the St....

5:28
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News Brief

B.C. distracted driving violations more than double year-over-year in September

Electronic-device tickets jumped from 734 in September 2025 to 1,587 in September 2026. Seatbelt violations nearly doubled to 826, costing drivers $368 per ticket.