Metro Vancouver Regional District is rejecting the Conservative Party of British Columbia’s case for removing several of its responsibilities, arguing that the party’s election-time criticism overlooks recent spending reductions, in-progress changes to internal governance and structure, and an in...

A major new facility for storing, processing, and distributing food is proposed for Metro Vancouver, with the aim of helping British Columbia producers get their products to more customers across Canada and overseas. BC Food & Beverage (BCFB) — the industry association representing the province’...

If re-elected in the provincial general election on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a BC NDP government led by David Eby would set aside $15 million to help establish a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre. Premier Eby announced the campaign pledge today, building on the provincial government’s previousl...

After an incredible 47 years of operation, Bayside Lounge has announced that it will be closing. “It’s with heavy hearts that we have to share that Bayside Lounge will close its doors at the end of the month — it honestly doesn’t feel real,” wrote the restaurant on its Instagram. Bayside Lounge...

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating fire-damaged ABC Vancouver campaign signs at a volunteer’s home, raising concerns that flames could have completely engulfed numerous campaign signs and spread to his house and neighbouring properties. The incident occurred sometime between ...

Nils Höglander scored two goals all of last season with the Vancouver Canucks. Three games into his first season with the Nashville Predators, Höglander has already surpassed that total. Now Predators fans are high on the Hög. The 26-year-old winger scored two goals in Tuesday’s overtime loss ...

The daughter of a former NHLer is making her mark in the world of soccer. Brooklyn Courtnall, daughter of Russ Courtnall and niece of Geoff Courtnall, has been added to the roster for Team Canada ahead of two friendlies against Denmark in Montreal and Toronto on Oct. 9 and Oct. 12. It’s the fir...

Some of the most visible changes yet in the careful, lengthy deconstruction process of the old Pattullo Bridge will unfold over the Thanksgiving long weekend. According to the provincial government’s project office, work to dismantle the bridge’s arches will begin on Friday, Oct. 9, and conclude...

Canada is once again knocking on the door of its highest-ever spot in the FIFA men’s world rankings. The Canadian men’s national team climbed three places to No. 27 in the latest rankings released Wednesday, putting them just one spot behind the program’s all-time high of No. 26. The jump comes...

It’s not all grim news when it comes to Canadian real estate. Rents across Canada have been on a downward trend for two years straight, with the average asking rent now sitting at $2,034, according to a new report from Rentals.ca. Asking rents across all types of rental properties (apartments, ...

Something that no Vancouver mayoral candidate has yet taken the time to prioritize and address is the rat problem facing the city — that is, until Vancouver Liberals Leader Kareem Allam announced that he would implement a rat task force. In the endless sea of campaign promises — both municipal a...

After nine years of operation, Tocador Bar has made the unfortunate announcement that it will be closing its doors soon. “We’re peacing out ✌️😔❤️,” wrote the bar. “Mount Pleasant will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you for welcoming us into this friendly neighbourhood and lett...

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has added another international accolade to its sterling resume. The honour comes from Condé Nast Traveller’s latest look at the best airports in the world, part of the 39th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. According to CN Traveller, readers cast almost 800,0...

The Philadelphia Flyers are spiralling, and former Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet could take the fall. It’s not only that the Flyers have lost their first four games of the season, but also how they’ve lost them. The Flyers have been brutally outshot in every game — their opponents have li...

Consumer Protection BC (CPBC) has imposed a heavy fine of $34,000 against a B.C.-based debt collector called Toledo Credit. Toledo is based in Surrey, and it has been involved in other incidents that have put the company’s integrity in question, including receiving an “F” rating from the Better ...

Colourful foliage, cozy sweaters, and crisp, cool air: these are just a few of the things that make fall such a wonderful time to travel. And if you’re looking to explore a little closer to home this season, there’s no shortage of breathtaking places to discover right here in Canada. Whether you...

In case you missed the news, the Michelin Guide dropped its 2026 restaurant selections last night, adding many new restaurants to the prestigious guide (including Vancouver’s first two-Michelin-star restaurant). Among the winners, a new restaurant in the guide is located along Vancouver’s Micheli...

October is officially here, and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Cue the delicious food: pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a perfectly roasted turkey! While hosting is pure joy, tackling a full holiday menu is no small task. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone....

Get ready for your mirrorball moment, because stars from the long-running reality TV competition Dancing with the Stars are coming to the Fraser Valley this spring. Dancing with the Stars: Live! is taking over Rogers Forum for one-night-only on Tuesday, March 23. The tour announcement comes as ...

The Vancouver Canucks are relishing playing the underdog role this season. Heading into the season, everyone predicted that the Canucks would finish in last place in the NHL for the second straight season — everyone! — and that didn’t sit well with the Canucks themselves. “The idea of things in...

A new ice cream shop has opened its doors in Vancouver, and it’s offering a special incentive for folks visiting during Vancouver’s typical rainy weather. The new shop is called One More Scoop and has just opened its doors steps away from Kitsilano Beach. It’s also brought to us by the same team...

The BC NDP unveiled its plan to support small B.C. businesses as they deal with the ramifications of the U.S.-Canada trade war and wildfires. The party, which called a snap election last month, said that if re-elected, it will introduce a $500 million relief fund for small businesses in B.C. Th...

The rising cost of living continues to impact many British Columbians, and you may soon need to dig deeper into your pockets to pay your monthly Vancouver rent. A new report from Rentals.ca reveals that asking rents for Vancouver apartments have just posted the largest monthly gain among Canada’...

Pedestrians and cyclists will get separate paths along a stretch of Burnaby’s BC Parkway, as TransLink now begins construction on a series of improvements to the popular east-west walking and cycling route. This project covers a 1.5-km-long section of the BC Parkway between Imperial Street and B...

South Korean actress Lee Hye-ri (better known as Hyeri) was recently in Vancouver, and she made sure to sample some of our city’s favourite cafes and restaurants during her visit. For her first stop, she popped into Cowdog in Kitsilano. “There’s a matcha place called Cowdog, and it looks really...

Canadians who recently bought seafood at Loblaw stores are being urged to check their freezer following a new recall. On Tuesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stated that Loblaw Companies Limited has triggered the recall of two brands of seafood products sold nationwide. The recall...

A 57-year-old man was on the receiving end of quite the frightening surprise when he was sitting alone on a park bench in Vancouver before his pant leg was set on fire by a stranger. The Vancouver Police Department is sharing some information about the wild incident that occurred at around 12:43...

We’ve all heard the saying that nothing good happens after midnight, but for one Canadian lottery winner, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Edmonton resident Rhonda Starkell was wide awake at 2:30 a.m. and decided to pass the time by checking her lottery numbers online. As it turns out, ...

Canadian lottery players had their eyes on a massive jackpot, and several will end up walking away with some big prizes. The highly anticipated Lotto Max draw took place on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and the winning numbers were 11, 12, 22, 31, 32, 46, and 50, with bonus number 07. But even though no one ...

We are less than two weeks away from the final voting day in the upcoming Vancouver election and municipal elections taking place around B.C., and Rebecca Bligh believes she’s the right choice for the city. Daily Hive Urbanized had a one-on-one with Bligh on Tuesday. She’s running under the Vote...

Canada made it on a prestigious list of the world’s best countries, but its position might surprise you. Almost 800,000 people have weighed in, and Canada was named one of the 20 best countries in the world in Condé Nast Traveler‘s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Canada made a rare appearance on t...

Halloween is approaching fast, and it’s shaping up to be a big day for ghosts and goblins of all ages across Metro Vancouver. A popular way to celebrate the spooky festivities is with fireworks displays, and three cities in the region have huge events planned. So invite your boo to join the fun...

There’s now even more evidence that the Vancouver seawall is one of the most beautiful bike paths in the world. Explore, an adventure travel company, recently conducted a study that revealed the “world’s most beautiful cycling routes.” They used eye-tracking technology to measure how 200 people...

Ahead of the civic election on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has ruled out a municipal legal fight against the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada, while Surrey mayor Brenda Locke has voiced strong support for the project...

The Green Party of British Columbia is proposing a one-time wealth tax with rates reaching 20 per cent, followed by an annual tax of up to five per cent. This would be implemented for British Columbians with net wealth exceeding $50 million. Ahead of the provincial general election on Saturday,...

The long-awaited new generation of Amtrak Cascades trains has officially begun carrying passengers in the Pacific Northwest. The first new Siemens Venture trainsets entered regular passenger service last week, marking the beginning of a major fleet replacement for the interregional rail service ...

An advocacy group comprised of East Vancouver residents is pushing the City of Vancouver to remove neighbourhood vehicle traffic barriers, asserting that restrictions intended to make streets safer are creating lengthy detours and shifting vehicles onto other routes and even laneways. Remove The...

Vancouver was given a juicy matchup by the NBA this year. Saturday’s game at Rogers Arena features the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. Given everything that happened with Kawhi Leonard this summer, this isn’t a run-of-the-mill preseason game. Except, maybe it will be. Leonard missed ...

Vancouver’s five leading mayoral candidates offered sharply different plans for reducing public disorder, controlling the escalating cost pressures of the City of Vancouver, and getting residential and commercial development projects back on track and approved faster, during a joint session with ...

The Vancouver Canucks are taking this show on the road, and they’re taking some all-new lines with them. While the Canucks have played one road game so far, that was in isolation to kick off the season. On Tuesday, after a 9 a.m. practice, the Canucks took off for Raleigh, North Carolina, where ...

One person has been arrested in an alleged attack on a baby and her mother in Vancouver. According to the Vancouver Police Department, the incident took place yesterday, involving a one-year-old baby and his mother. VPD says that the mother was walking with her baby in a stroller along East Has...

Better hurry and lace up your shoes and boots, because the Grouse Grind will be closed for several weeks after Thanksgiving. According to the Metro Vancouver Regional District, the 2.5-km trail located in Grouse Mountain Regional Park is shutting down for annual trail maintenance starting on Tue...

The Social Reckoning, a highly anticipated companion piece to The Social Network, is coming to Canadian theatres on Oct. 9, bringing the real-life story behind Facebook’s infamous whistleblower scandal to the big screen. And Vancouver gets a starring role of its own here. The movie was largely f...

Sony Pictures is celebrating the release of Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning by giving away 10 pairs of movie tickets — five pairs for Toronto and five pairs for Vancouver. And there’s an extra reason for Vancouverites to be excited: the movie was largely filmed in Metro Vancouver. Eagle-eyed...

Rogers Saturday Night Hockey debuted on Sportsnet over the weekend. While nobody seems to love the name, in many ways the show replacing Hockey Night in Canada looked and felt the same. Ron MacLean was hosting, with Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, and newcomer Colby Armstrong joining him on the...

Just one Canadian destination earned a spot on a very prestigious list of the world’s best big cities. Almost 800,000 people have weighed in, and Montreal, Que., has been named one of the 10 best big cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler‘s 39th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Voters must ha...

The Michelin Guide has just announced its 2026 Vancouver restaurant selections, and while many folks have reason to celebrate (especially the AnnaLena team, who were promoted to two stars), not all the restaurants from last year’s guide made the cut. Most notably, Vancouver actually has fewer Mi...

Canada has a brand-new Deadpool collectible, and it’s giving some serious cheeky energy because, well, it’s Deadpool. Since Marvel’s beloved and iconic antihero is famously from Regina, Man., it’s only fitting for the Canadian icon to be immortalized in a coin. The Royal Canadian Mint has relea...

Lorne Doerkson, the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., announced the party’s public safety plan earlier today, promising to end open drug use in B.C.’s towns and cities. In a release, the party said that they will “take back our streets from hard drugs and disorder” and restore “safety to...

Victoria, B.C., has been named the best small city in the world for the fourth year in a row, with the destination beating out some tough competition from across the globe. The honour comes from Condé Nast Traveller‘s latest look at the best cities in the world, part of the 39th annual Readers’ ...