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Vancouver International Jazz Festival opens June 19 with 175+ shows
The 41st edition features marquee acts including Brandon Woody, The Ex, and Tomoki Sanders, plus 30 free and 43 pay-what-you-can performances.
Aritzia hiring 1,500+ seasonal staff for warehouse sale
The fashion retailer is holding a hiring event at the Vancouver Convention Centre June 24-26, offering hourly wages between $18.50 and $24.
Deckchair Cinema returns to Polygon Gallery waterfront this summer
The outdoor film series runs 10 Thursdays from June 25 to August 27 with live music, sports films, and food from local vendors.
Heat wave brings 30°C inland this weekend
Metro Vancouver faces its warmest weekend of 2026 as temperatures spike ahead of FIFA World Cup kickoff.
Road closures around BC Place set for game days throughout tournament
Vehicle traffic blocked on Pacific, Quebec, Expo, Beatty, and multiple other streets on World Cup match days. Transit strongly...
Vancouver landlords face $1,000 fine for blocking portable AC
City council unanimously approved fines for landlords restricting tenant cooling devices. Nearly 70% of Vancouver homes exceed 26°C...
World Cup brings seven-week Granville Street closure downtown
Five pedestrian-only blocks transform into festival zones with themed areas, art, and programming. Road closures will affect transit and...
Toxic drug deaths plummet 32% as province turns corner
April marked the lowest overdose toll in years, with 119 deaths down sharply from 174 in April 2025. Deaths among younger adults show...
Phoebe Bridgers' first full-band tour in 3 years stops in Vancouver
The indie-rock favourite brings her Lost Tour to Rogers Arena on October 24, with a phone-free concert experience and support from Alex G.
Metro Vancouver heat forecast: hot and dry through August
Daytime highs reach 24°C on the coast and 29°C inland this weekend. Summer expected to be 80-90% above normal temperatures with...
World Cup watch parties drawing crowds across Metro Vancouver
From free FIFA Fan Festival grounds to community pop-ups in Surrey and Langford, soccer fans are gathering to cheer for their nations.
Metro Vancouver faces possible transit strike during World Cup
Over 5,000 transit workers voted 99% in favour of strike action. Both sides continue mediated negotiations with no strike date set yet.