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HighOnCity · The Vancouver Archive

Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026

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11:48
PM
News Brief

Former Trump official Kristi Noem joins Vancouver mining company

NovaRed Mining has hired Noem as a strategic advisor to help evaluate opportunities as the company pursues domestic mineral exploration.

11:28
PM
Neighborhoods

Grace Elliott drafted to Seattle Torrent in women's hockey league

The White Rock star was selected 38th overall by the PWHL's Seattle Torrent on Wednesday after a dominant UBC season.

11:08
PM
News Brief

Alphonso Davies fit to play for Canada against Qatar

The Whitecaps-born captain will be available as a potential substitute Thursday at BC Place after missing the team's opening match.

11:00
PM
Tonight

Midnight Wednesday

Fortune Sound Club

10:48
PM
Neighborhoods

West Vancouver studies replacement for aging ice arena and seniors centre

The district is seeking consultants to advise on replacing the 60-year-old ice rink and 46-year-old seniors facility, with $100,000 budgeted for studies.

10:28
PM
News Brief

B.C. Energy Minister announces hydro dam upgrades worth 1,000 megawatts

Revelstoke Dam's sixth unit, along with improvements to six other generating stations, will add more than 1,000 megawatts to the province's power supply by 2032.

10:08
PM
Pulse

BC Place's soccer ball looks even cooler at sunset

Someone filmed a day-to-night time-lapse of BC Place last night and captured the sun setting over the stadium AND the moon setting over it. They waited 2.5 hours for Science...

9:48
PM
Neighborhoods

Surrey Pride Festival brings colours of the rainbow Saturday

The annual celebration returns June 20 at Central City Shopping Centre plaza with entertainment, vendors, and a day of community from noon to 7 p.m.

9:08
PM
News Brief

B.C. specialist waitlists growing 10% yearly, quarter of province affected

A new survey found that 25% of British Columbians are on waitlists to see medical specialists, with the backlog worsening each year.

9:07
PM
News Brief

Car crashes through Chilliwack home, displaces two families

A driver's car smashed through the lower level of a duplex early Tuesday, caught fire, and spread to the second floor where a family was sleeping.

8:00
PM
Tonight

Ne-Yo and Akon

Rogers Arena

8:00
PM
Tonight

Wax + DJ Hoppa with Intuition

The Pearl

7:51
PM
News Brief

B.C.'s new industrial projects face 90% electricity shortfall

A new report warns the province cannot meet power demands from proposed mines, AI data centres, and export terminals without massive grid expansion.

7:35
PM
Neighborhoods

North Vancouver RCMP seeks missing 15-year-old boy

Tristan Mills-Leblanc Rosenberger was last seen June 6 leaving his home on Tatlow Drive. Police and family are concerned for his well-being.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Come From Away - Vancouver

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

6:46
PM
News Brief

Vancouver's World Cup matches now virtually sold out

All six group-stage matches at BC Place are booked. FIFA President Infantino praised the 52,497-strong crowd at Australia vs. Türkiye.

6:29
PM
Pulse

A boat got loose on the harbour

A boat got loose on the harbour right now — someone's boat has broken free.

6:13
PM
Neighborhoods

Port Coquitlam Terry Fox statue vandalized with unidentified substance

An unknown substance was poured on the memorial statue between June 12 and June 13. Coquitlam RCMP is investigating.

6:00
PM
Tonight

San Jose Earthquakes II at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2

Swangard Stadium

5:56
PM
Eat & Drink

5 Vancouver restaurants that transport you elsewhere

From Tuscan terraces to Tokyo jazz cafés, these spots deliver world-class atmosphere without the passport.

5:07
PM
News Brief

George Massey Tunnel project restarts with new procurement strategy

B.C. is terminating its deal with the European contractor and splitting work into smaller contracts to control costs, Premier David Eby said.

2:50
PM
Neighborhoods

Burnaby police seek suspect in knife-wielding road rage incident

Man allegedly threatened driver on Boundary Road in April, attempted to open passenger door before producing knife.

2:32
PM
News Brief

B.C. urged to prepare for wildfire evacuations and alerts

Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene outlines evacuation readiness steps as province faces challenging wildfire season ahead.

2:14
PM
Neighborhoods

Nova opens in Port Moody with Angus beef and West Coast seafood

Premium dining spot emphasizes Canadian beef, oysters, and curated wine and cocktail programs in Tri-Cities location.

1:56
PM
News Brief

Some B.C. residents could receive thousands in birth alerts settlement

Province agreed to $66 million class-action settlement; eligible applicants receive minimum $2,000, Indigenous claimants eligible for additional compensation.

1:38
PM
Pulse

Former Trump official joins B.C. mining firm

kristi noem—former homeland security chief—just signed on as strategic adviser to a vancouver mining company. mining for critical minerals with a side of u.s.-canada drama.

1:20
PM
Neighborhoods

Massey Tunnel replacement cost balloons to $11 billion, prompts calls for review

Delta councillor reveals staggering cost jump from original $2.9 billion estimate; province requesting federal bailout.

1:02
PM
Eat & Drink

Sumu brings yakitori and hot pot under one roof on Burrard

Japanese izakaya-inspired concept opening in August at former Sala Thai location with charcoal-grilled skewers and 100+ nabe ingredients.

1:00
PM
Tonight

Come From Away - Vancouver

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

10:00
AM
Tonight

International Football House - June 17th Matches

Good Co. Granville

7:47
AM
Pulse

Bike tree spotted in Gastown

There's a bike tree in Gastown right now—old bikes locked up and arranged like they're growing out of a tree. Weird, kind of cool.

7:27
AM
News Brief

Vancouver's waste crews managed World Cup crowds with flying colours

Despite piles of garbage around the PNE fan festival, the city's waste management department says crowd behaviour was positive.

7:07
AM
Pulse

Crowds flooded Pacific Boulevard after the match

Pacific Boulevard absolutely packed Saturday night when the World Cup match ended—thousands of people heading for the SkyTrain at once. The crush was real.

6:47
AM
News Brief

Abbotsford officer struck by car at closed crash scene; driver faces charges

An SUV driver disregarded a road closure Saturday near a motorcycle collision, nearly pinning an officer between vehicles before fleeing at 160 km/h.

6:27
AM
Pulse

Lost ID near Victory Square

Someone's friend lost his IDs and debit card in an old pre-roll tin around Victory Square early Sunday morning. If you've seen anything or are strolling that area, keep an eye out.

6:07
AM
Neighborhoods

Delta Islanders honour Thomas Haydon with junior lacrosse tribute

The Delta Junior A team presented the Thomas Haydon Memorial Award to teammate Jared Maznik Saturday at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

5:07
AM
News Brief

B.C. announces coordinated child well-being plan after two-year delay

The province released its first formal Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan Tuesday, two years after calls for better coordination across government ministries.

5:07
AM
News Brief

Wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton

Evacuation alert issued for properties near Tulameen as Grasshopper Mountain fire spreads rapidly Tuesday afternoon.