Five blocks, five weeks: Granville Street now a FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone
Granville Strip has received a huge temporary makeover.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 12, 2026
Long lines as thousands flock to FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver for World Cup kickoff
Vancouver's Mexican community showed up.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 11, 2026
Vancouver's Expo '86 flag poles fly the world's colours again for FIFA World Cup
A full circle 40 years later.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 11, 2026
Temporary VANCOUVER sign installed in time for FIFA World Cup
A permanent sign will be installed at the location this fall.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 11, 2026
Opinion: Among 16 FIFA World Cup host cities, Vancouver punches above its weight
"We Are Vancouver." "A Force of Nature."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 11, 2026
Major public fireworks show in Vancouver to kick off B.C. Day long weekend
This summer's replacement of the Celebration of Light.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
PNE's Freedom Mobile Arch roof doubles as a giant programmable light show
It turns the entire roof into part of the show.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
Construction on T&T Supermarket at Brentwood underway after 'permit hell'
The CEO says this was her longest permit approval process experience.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
First of four new additional BC Ferries Island Class ships arrives in B.C.
It's expected to enter service later this summer.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
Ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection begins regular Vancouver cruise sailings
The ultra-luxury cruise line made its first visit this week.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
Metrotown's new pedestrian scramble between mall and SkyTrain station now built
Serving the busy SkyTrain station, bus exchange, and mall.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
$22 million for enhanced TransLink transit services during FIFA World Cup
Getting ready for an influx of people.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 9, 2026
After years of planning, Vancouver's FIFA World Cup chief sees city come alive
"I just hope that everyone will come be a part of it."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 8, 2026
TSN's FIFA World Cup broadcast studio is taking over Jack Poole Plaza
Canada's official broadcaster will have a huge presence.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 7, 2026
Record demand spurs marathon line for TransLink's Compass Soccer Mini keychain
An estimated 5,000 people were in line before sales began.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 6, 2026
10,000-seat Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre opens, ushering new PNE era
The PNE's first new major permanent venue in nearly six decades.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 6, 2026
Vancouver's 'laughing men' statues suit up in FIFA World Cup nations' jerseys
They're ready to play in the tournament.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 5, 2026
Seven-week Granville Street road closure begins for FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone
TransLink buses will use Howe and Seymour streets as detours.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 5, 2026

















