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Visitors booking stays during the World Cup bypassed Vancouver's unionized hotels for Airbnb instead, raising questions about impact on the hospitality workforce during what should've been a major revenue event.
People spotted a bright green glow after lightning strikes during last night's storm and posted videos all over social media trying to figure out what it was. Turns out that's what happens when lightning hits certain types of matter in the atmosphere — wild to catch on camera.
Locals were out in the storm capturing incredible footage of the lightning and lightning show at YVR — plus someone spotted bioluminescence in the water while the storm was happening.
Someone posted 8x slow-motion highlights from last night's thunderstorm — lightning bolts in crisp detail. The whole thread is people sharing their own storm captures.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued Sunday morning — heavy rain and lightning risk through the day. Lightning struck a building on Beach Ave, and Broadway and Cambie flooded out. YVR is reporting disruptions.
Someone shared a photo of a Lougheed sign that's clearly missing a letter, and locals are having fun with what it actually says now. Classic Vancouver street moment.
A swim club reacted with alarm to news of another Vancouver pool closure, calling it nothing short of a disaster. Details on which pool and timeline weren't immediately clear from social posts.
Someone found a set of keys on Cardero Street near Sud Café in the West End. Gold key, plastic garage FOB — baristas have them if they're yours.
A mysterious Dutch man named Lucky isn't the missing Vancouver person people were hoping to find. The search goes on.
The new Riverway Bridge pathway gives you views toward Sapperton and east—something the old Patullo only let you look west from. Morning light hitting the river is hitting different now.
A dog was loose on Marine Drive around 10:45 p.m. Friday near the Knight Street exit. He's at ATLAS Animal Hospital on Fraser Street now. If he's yours, they've got your contact info.
an urban planner on reddit says the B.C. government's going to lose millions on buying that notorious Granville SRO. sounds like the deal's a lot worse than it looks on paper.
the clouds tonight were absolutely wild. summer's almost done — if you're gonna catch those long evening light shows before fall hits, now's the time.
found this amazing public art installation by Tom Dean called Peaceable Kingdom accidentally near Kingsway and Knight. worth a walk if you're in the area.
multiple emergency vehicles showed up at Robson and Cambie near a construction site Friday morning. huge crowd gathered to watch.
the new childcare facility at little mountain neighbourhood house has openings available. check their waitlist at lmnhs.bc.ca/child-care if you're looking.
Latest poll numbers show the B.C. NDP leading with 44% support versus 39% for the B.C. Conservatives — a tight race heading into the election cycle.
Vancouver Police have arrested someone in connection with the Granville Street homicide. A second-degree murder charge has been laid following the investigation.
The Richmond Night Market's iconic 39-foot inflatable T-Rex has been a fixture for years, but as the market winds down, someone's gotta figure out where it goes next. Anyone got 39 feet of space?
Vancouver housing starts have plummeted 42 per cent. The slowdown's hitting everyone from builders to renters looking for new stock.
