How DTES Non-Profits Are Banding Together to Get Residents Through Extreme Heat
Downtown Eastside non-profits are pooling resources to help residents survive extreme heat, and it’s a model worth watching.
SFU Prof’s New Anishinaabe-Language Magazine Puts Indigenous Words to Skate and Surf Culture
An SFU professor’s new Anishinaabemowin-language magazine is coining fresh vocabulary for skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing.
Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self Connects Three Generations of Women on Stage
Christina Cook’s intimate new play Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self brings three generations of women together on a Vancouver stage.
An Indigenous-Led B.C. Tour Company Is Now the Face of a New Provincial Tourism Campaign
An Indigenous-led B.C. tour company has been featured in a new provincial tourism campaign — a sign of how central Indigenous tourism has become to how B.C. markets itself.
B.C. Just Announced the Maximum Rent Increase Landlords Can Charge in 2027
B.C. has announced its maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 — welcome news for Vancouver renters navigating an already brutal housing market.
Tatus Festival Brings Indigenous Music, Art, and Culture to the PNE This September
Canoe Cultures’ Tatus Festival returns to the PNE Fairgrounds September 4–5 with two days of Indigenous music, art, and culture.
Vancouver Startup Little Scout Wants to Fix Metro Vancouver’s Daycare Search Nightmare
Little Scout, a new Vancouver tech startup, is matching parents with daycares across Metro Vancouver — tackling a search process families have dreaded for decades.
Chef Reuben Major Is Putting Down Roots on Commercial Drive With Violeté
Chef Reuben Major is doubling down on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive with Violeté, a new bistro built to feel like a neighbourhood fixture.
The 5th Annual stɑl’əw̃ Pow Wow Brings Traditional Drumming and Dance to Langley This September
The 5th annual stɑl’əw̃ Pow Wow returns to Langley Sept 11–13, 2026, with traditional Indigenous drumming, singing, and dancing open to all.
Vancouver Airbnb Hosts Pocketed $4,500 on Average During the FIFA World Cup
New data shows the typical Vancouver Airbnb host earned $4,500 during the FIFA World Cup — a window into how the tournament reshaped the city.
Vancouver’s Helmcken Street Overdose Prevention Site Is Officially Cancelled
The province has scrapped plans for a supervised overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street after pushback from businesses and residents.
Stanley Park Is Getting Year-Round Freshwater Monitoring — Here’s Why It Matters
Stanley Park Ecology is expanding its freshwater monitoring to Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake year-round, and Vancouverites can help fund it.
Ali Wong’s Vancouver Chinatown Stop Is a Reminder of What This Neighbourhood Still Offers
Comedian Ali Wong’s recent stop at a Vancouver Chinatown barbecue spot is a good excuse to talk about why the neighbourhood still matters.
Kitsilano Pool’s $300 Million Renewal: What Vancouver Needs to Know
The City of Vancouver has outlined three preliminary concepts to renew Kitsilano Outdoor Pool, with costs running as high as $300 million.
How Kids Up Front Vancouver Is Making Sure No Family Misses Movie Night
Local charity Kids Up Front Vancouver turns unused event tickets into family outings, giving kids like 15-year-old Viggo Clark a night out.