Sunday · Jun 14, 2026
This weekend was a lot of fun
Locals are stoked on the vibe. World Cup energy has the whole city buzzing—feels like everyone's having a good time.
New Indigenous kids show launches on Cree language and culture
Kokum & Dot, filmed at Capilano University, hits TELUS channels June 15 with eight episodes blending live-action and animation.
First Men's World Cup match in Vancouver draws 52,000
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place as the stadium's new grass pitch impresses on its debut.
Cops out in force during World Cup matches—and they're friendly
Police presence is way up around BC Place during World Cup games, but officers are notably polite. Many are from out of town experiencing Vancouver for the first time, which is...
Kitsilano Pool opens June 17 after years of leak repairs
The city's only saltwater pool reopens with regular swimming hours; council to weigh three options for the facility's future.
BC spongy moth traps target invasive pest before it spreads
Cardboard pheromone traps hang in Tsawwassen trees as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency hunts for the voracious invader.
Hurricanes win first Stanley Cup in 20 years
Carolina shuts out Vegas 3-0 in Game 6, claiming their first championship since 2006 with suffocating defence.
NAPALM DEATH with PRIMITIVE MAN & Luella
The Pearl
Alex Warren: Finding Family on the Road
Rogers Arena
Metro Vancouver growth targets set for 2027 review
Regional district launching growth targets update to reflect local priorities and regional planning goals through 2051.
Alex Warren
Rogers Arena
Mission Memorial ER closes overnight due to staffing shortage
Emergency Department closes Sunday at 5 p.m. due to physician shortages. Service resumes Monday at 8 a.m.
Burning Spear
Commodore Ballroom
Napalm Death
The Pearl - BC
ChRocktikal the 1st World Tour [CRTK: The Beginning] in Vancouver
The Red Room
World Cup debut draws minimal security incidents in Vancouver
Just one arrest and one ejection as 52,497 fans filled BC Place for Australia's 2-0 victory over Türkiye.
Metro Vancouver workers strike Monday over safety, pay
More than 700 outside workers hit the picket lines at Metro Vancouver starting at 7 a.m. Monday. Parks and water infrastructure face disruption.
Oppenheimer Park sunrise got captured this morning
Someone posted a sunrise from Oppenheimer Park — locals chiming in with their own morning shots from around the city.
Surrey students host inaugural TEDx event
Eight youth speakers from across B.C. gathered at Earl Marriott Secondary on June 4 to share ideas on leadership, resilience, and change.
Main Street's Mortadella finds gold in a temporary home
Stephen Wiese's sandwich-and-pizza spot won Golden Plates Best Hidden Gem by betting on cheap rent and smart instincts.
Record heat expected Sunday, sunny week ahead
Vancouver could hit 25.6°C today with clear skies persisting through the week. Inland areas may crack 32°C.
UFC FREEDOM 250 LIVE WATCH PARTY
Good Co. Granville
BC Place World Cup match photos
someone snapped this from the Australia-Türkiye match at BC Place yesterday. world cup energy is unreal rn.
Here's what beer costs at BC Place during World Cup matches
A 473 mL domestic beer runs $16.25 at FIFA games in Vancouver. Food combos and premium cocktails carry their own steep prices.
Lime hits 10K-ride record day in Vancouver
lime scooters just hit 10k rides in a single day for the first time ever. that's wild.
Fatal motorcycle crash closes Lougheed Highway overnight
Maple Ridge RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle incident Saturday night on Lougheed Highway. Westbound traffic was closed for nearly eight hours.
FIFA's got Vancouver energized
The city is buzzing with World Cup energy as fans flood downtown. Soccer chants, packed patios, flags everywhere — summer just turned on.
Office Hours Vancouver brings experts and community together
A new event series pairs academic research with social connection, tackling isolation and misinformation one conversation at a time. The first two sold out in six hours.
Fatal crash closes Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge
A fatal motor vehicle incident near Lougheed Highway and 287 Street on Saturday evening left westbound traffic blocked; two patients were transported to hospital in stable condition.
Ottawa Rapid FC at Vancouver FC
Swangard Stadium
Australia yellow out for World Cup opener
Australian fans bought out their whole section in yellow at BC Place for Saturday's match. The Socceroos won 2-0 and took over Granville Street after.
ICBC trial to proceed despite World Cup scheduling conflict
A judge rejected ICBC's request to delay a personal injury case, ruling that adjourning would unfairly delay justice for the plaintiff after eight years.
Why Cognac deserves a second look beyond the celebrity hype
Hennessy's V.S.O.P. offers an accessible entry point to French brandy — a spirit with more history and craft than its casual rep suggests.
At 90, he runs. And he's just getting started.
Yul Kwon, a retired economics professor living near UBC, took up running at 60 and won his age group at the Boston Marathon at 80. Now he's the first official runner in the...
Everett AquaSox at Vancouver Canadians
Scotiabank Field
Australia beats Türkiye 2-0 in BC Place's first World Cup match
Socceroos win Vancouver's first men's World Cup match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda scoring the stadium's first-ever World Cup goal in the 27th minute and Connor Metcalfe...
International Football House - June 14th Matches
Good Co. Granville
Things to do in Vancouver this week: June 14–20
Burning Spear brings roots reggae legend to the Commodore; Napalm Death delivers grindcore intensity at The Pearl; the week opens warm and clear, perfect for patios and the seawall.
BC Place pitch impressed the pros
Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach called BC Place's real grass pitch "unbelievable" after the match. Players and staff were buzzing about the field quality all night.
Turkish fans marching down Quebec and 2nd
Turkish supporters rallied down Quebec and 2nd Avenue before the match Saturday. Massive crowd, flags everywhere, matching the energy from the Aussie side.
Aussie fans transform Granville Street
Ten thousand Australian fans took over Granville Street on Saturday, June 14, for the World Cup opener. Gold jerseys everywhere, celebrations spilling into the streets all day.
Sunset Beach closed for swimming due to high E. coli
Vancouver Coastal Health shut down the West End beach after water samples exceeded safe guidelines by up to 4 times the recommended level.
Head-on crash closes Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm
Four passengers from a Toyota Corolla are in stable but critical condition after a collision with a westbound semi on Saturday morning.