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TransLink fare increase to commence on Canada Day 2024
Hold on to your wallets, riding transit will be slightly more expensive as TransLink has approved a fare increase for 2024.
Vancouver Island music festival features a "bananas" lineup this Canada Day weekend
The Cowichan Valley will have some hip-hop royalty gracing the stage at this year’s Laketown Shakedown. The popular Vancouver Island music festival released its schedule and some of the biggest names include Gwen Stefani, Busta Rhymes, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The festival runs through the Canada Day weekend, starting Friday, June 28 and ending Sunday, June 30.
Six Metro Vancouver parks will be booze-approved by Canada Day
Six Metro Vancouver parks have been booze-approved, allowing alcohol consumption, but Wreck Beach is not one of them. Dylan Kruger, a councillor from Delta, BC, proposed the motion, which passed on Friday.
Full breakdown of TransLink's planned annual fare increases between 2024 and 2033
It is that time of year again, when TransLink contemplates future annual fare increases for its public transit services across Metro Vancouver.
Blue Jays announce new Toronto-inspired alternate jersey
The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking a little bit different for select games this upcoming season. Today, the team announced that they’re part of the MLB’s City Connect jersey program, originally launched in 2021.
Here's the story behind BC's upcoming statutory holiday all about family
BC’s next statutory holiday is almost here, and we can’t wait for the long weekend to kick back, relax, and let all our worries slip away.
Property owners fear Airbnb rules could be "disservice" to BC tourism
Much has been said about the short-term rental regulations introduced by the BC Ministry of Housing, and a group is ringing the alarm about how the decision might impact tourism in the super, natural province.
Messy BC sublet rental turns into lawsuit over security deposit
A messy BC sublet rental situation became a lawsuit after one of the tenants failed to receive her security deposit. The homeowner, Yu Pei, rented the townhouse out to Kobe Romanovitch from April 1, 2022, until March 31, 2023.
Opinion: Vancouver needs to double down on saving major events
Can I just ask: What constitutes BC culture? Look, don’t get me wrong. I’m a born and raised British Columbian. I love it here. But I was recently hosting Daily Hive colleagues from Toronto, and the discussion of culture came up.
Vancouver's New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled again
It will be yet another quieter year for New Year’s Eve festivities in downtown Vancouver, as the official public fireworks celebration for Vancouver has been cancelled again.
"Four historical crimes": Suspect in Regina linked to Vancouver sexual assault cold cases
The Vancouver Police Department has unveiled a significant break in some sexual assault cold cases dating back to 2009, and the break involved a trip to Saskatchewan.
Caesar Shop Canada: New liquor store store opens in Alberta
One of the most unique-sounding liquor stores in all of Canada recently opened: the Caesar Shop Canada. Fittingly, this is Canada’s first Caesar cocktail-dedicated liquor store, and it opened (again, fittingly) on Canada Day.
Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban are coming to BC for huge music festivals
Two of the biggest stars in music are coming to BC in 2024 for huge outdoor music festivals, and fans won’t want to miss out.
14 landmarks in Vancouver with programmed ever-changing lights (PHOTOS)
A growing number of major buildings and landmarks in Vancouver feature special outdoor lighting that not only celebrates and accentuates architectural design details, but also commemorates important cultural occasions, events, anniversaries, and awareness campaigns.
What's open and closed this BC Day in Vancouver
BC Day is coming up, and while many places will be closed, lots of places are expected to be open. Like any other long weekend, it is the perfect opportunity to spend time with the family, visit friends, or go on that camping trip you’ve been waiting for. But if you decide to have a little staycation, there are plenty of places to stock up on snacks and other goods.
Opinion: BC Ferries drowning in PR mistakes as customers lose patience
Written for Daily Hive Urbanized by Rachel Thexton, who is the principal of public relations firm Thexton PR. Over the years, factors such as financial woes, cancelled and delayed trips, and disputes with employees have plagued BC Ferries, the province’s largest ferry system. This mode of transportation is often the only way for travellers to get to their remote or Vancouver Island destination with their vehicle and without higher flight costs.
Toronto Blue Jays release 2024 regular season schedule
While the Toronto Blue Jays are still in the midst of a dogfight over the rest of this year’s season, it’s never too early to start planning for where and when you’ll catch the team play in 2024.
Opinion: Who will step up to bring back Canada Day fireworks to Vancouver?
This past Saturday, Vancouver’s loss turned out to be a gain for Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, White Rock, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam, where Canada Day celebrations were still bookended with literal bangs in the night sky.