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YVR InsightOctober 29, 2026

66 Votes in Burnaby South-Metrotown: Why Every Ballot Counted in Metro Vancouver’s Tightest Race

Just 66 votes separate the NDP and Conservative candidates in Burnaby South-Metrotown. Here’s why a margin this thin makes every ballot matter.

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YVR InsightOctober 29, 2026

Who Becomes B.C.’s Next Indigenous Relations Minister? What the Pick Means for DRIPA

As B.C.’s new premier builds a cabinet, the Indigenous relations minister pick will signal how the province treats DRIPA and its relationships with First Nations.

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YVR InsightOctober 29, 2026

Bruno Mars Ordered Takeout From Vancouver’s Anh and Chi Four Times, and the Owners Are Still Smiling

Bruno Mars visited Vancouver Vietnamese restaurant Anh and Chi four times during his stay, even ordering takeaway on his final concert day.

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YVR InsightOctober 28, 2026

New Federal Fines Up to $1.5 Million Target Fake Immigration Advice: What Newcomers in Vancouver Should Know

Ottawa’s new fines of $5,000 to $1.5 million for false or unauthorized immigration advice aim to protect newcomers. Here’s what that means in Vancouver.

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YVR InsightOctober 25, 2026

Poetry in Transit at Risk: What TransLink’s Funding Gap Means for Vancouver Writers

Books BC says TransLink can’t secure continued funding for Poetry in Transit after 2027, putting a beloved Vancouver tradition of poems on transit at risk.

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YVR InsightOctober 24, 2026

Vancouver Chefs Vish Mayekar and Katy Cheung Head Back to the Top Chef Canada Kitchen

Top Chef Canada alum Vish Mayekar of ELEM returns to the competition alongside Vancouver chef Katy Cheung. Here’s why local diners are watching.

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YVR InsightOctober 24, 2026

Poetry in Transit at Risk: What TransLink’s Funding Gap Could Mean for Vancouver Riders

Books BC says TransLink can’t secure continued funding for Poetry in Transit after 2027. Here’s what’s at stake for the program and Vancouver’s transit riders.

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YVR InsightOctober 22, 2026

Vancouver’s Civic Election Turnout Hit 43%, the Highest in Over a Decade

Vancouver’s 2026 civic election turnout topped 43%, the highest in over a decade, and Surrey’s hit its highest since 1990. Here’s what it signals.

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YVR InsightOctober 22, 2026

Metro Vancouver’s Busiest Bus Route, the 99 B-Line, Could Get a New Name in 2027

The 99 B-Line, Metro Vancouver’s busiest bus route, will be shortened when the Broadway Subway opens and could be renamed in 2027.

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YVR InsightOctober 22, 2026

Satiar Shah Is Back: The Sat Shah Show Brings Canucks Talk to YouTube on Oct. 26

After months off the air, Vancouver Canucks analyst Satiar Shah returns Oct. 26 with The Sat Shah Show on YouTube, weekdays at 4 p.m. Here’s the rundown.

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YVR InsightOctober 21, 2026

No ‘Fall Back’ This Year: What BC’s Permanent Daylight Time Means for Vancouver on Nov. 1

BC skips the Nov. 1 ‘fall back’ and stays on permanent daylight time (UTC-7). Here’s how it changes Vancouver’s time gap with Seattle, Alberta and Toronto.

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YVR InsightOctober 9, 2026

A Permanent Filipino Cultural Centre Is on the Table in Vancouver — Here’s Where Things Stand

A $15M election pledge puts a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre back in the spotlight, with an interim space at Library Square opening soon.

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YVR InsightOctober 9, 2026

Jeju Brings Refined Korean Cooking to Main Street’s Michelin Mile

Korean restaurant Jeju, formerly one of Tofino’s best, joins Mount Pleasant’s Michelin Mile after the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver announcement.

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YVR InsightSeptember 4, 2026

Vancouver Just Got Named One of Canada’s Happiest Cities — Here’s the Context

Vancouver ranked fourth on a new list of Canada’s happiest cities for 2026 — and it’s apparently happier than it was last year, too.

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YVR InsightSeptember 2, 2026

Joan Phillip’s Legacy Will Shape B.C.’s Fall Political Season

B.C.’s NDP heads into a fall session dominated by Indigenous rights debates while honouring the legacy of MLA and activist Joan Phillip.