Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Midnight Wednesday
Fortune Sound Club
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Ne-Yo and Akon
Rogers Arena
Wax + DJ Hoppa with Intuition
The Pearl
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.
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.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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.
A boat got loose on the harbour
A boat got loose on the harbour right now — someone's boat has broken free.
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.
San Jose Earthquakes II at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Swangard Stadium
5 Vancouver restaurants that transport you elsewhere
From Tuscan terraces to Tokyo jazz cafés, these spots deliver world-class atmosphere without the passport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come From Away - Vancouver
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
International Football House - June 17th Matches
Good Co. Granville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton
Evacuation alert issued for properties near Tulameen as Grasshopper Mountain fire spreads rapidly Tuesday afternoon.