https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ Latest articles from Daily Hive Vancouver en-us © 2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:55:41 GMT jsonfeed-to-rss 3.0.7 (https://github.com/bcomnes/jsonfeed-to-rss#readme) http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-giants-new-surrey-city-centre-arena-relocation Kenneth Chan Since 2016, the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League have called Langley Events Centre their home ice. But that will change starting in 2030 if all goes as planned, as the team has signed an agreement in principle to partner with the City of Surrey for the development of the “City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre.” However, this entertainment and sports venue is no longer planned as a redevelopment of the longtime BC Lions training facility next to Whalley Athletic Park and just south of SkyTrain’s Gateway Station. It was also announced today the project will be be built on land to be acquired by the municipal government, directly across from Surrey City Hall and SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station. The venue will seat 10,000 people. It will have a net estimated cost of $360 million, with the municipal government already committing $200 million. “We are thrilled to be part of this amazing venue that will change the face of Surrey like never before. Exciting times for Surrey and it’s great to be a part of it,” said Ron Toigo, majority owner and president of the Vancouver Giants, in a statement. Surrey mayor Brenda Locke added, “When we say big things are happening in Surrey, we mean it, and a new arena of this scale is as big as it gets. Bringing this arena to Surrey means jobs, investment, conference capacity, and major sports, arts and entertainment like never before. We’re already the economic powerhouse of the region, and this is another step in Surrey’s rise as a world-class city.” More to come… https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-giants-new-surrey-city-centre-arena-relocation Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:55:41 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/worlds-largest-ev-battery-repurposing-factory-metro-vancouver Daniel Chai One of B.C.’s fastest-growing cleantech companies has reached a new milestone with the recent grand opening of the world’s largest EV battery repurposing facility. Coquitlam-based Moment Energy opened its doors to Megafactory 1 earlier in June, with the Surrey facility turning retired EV batteries into energy storage systems for data centres, hospitals, microgrids, factories, and more. According to Edward Chiang, co-founder and CEO of Moment Energy, the project took only six weeks from its announcement to being operational. You might also like: - 'No choice': BC Nurses' Union issue 72-hour strike notice - Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht spotted in B.C. - Two B.C. schools just topped a new North American university ranking “Demand for energy storage is accelerating, and so is the supply of retired EV batteries,” said Chiang in a release. “We show that the right technology can enable North America to re-onshore domestic manufacturing in weeks, not decades, creating thousands of jobs and economic prosperity.” Chiang and three fellow engineering grads from SFU – Sumreen Rattan, Gabriel Soares and Gurmesh Sidhu – founded Moment Energy in a home garage in Surrey in 2019. Since then, it has secured an EV battery supply-chain relationship with Nissan North America and Mercedes-Benz Energy, deployed energy storage projects at Quadra Island, and garnered over US$100 million in funding. Megafactory 1 is expected to produce 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2030. Moment Energy also stated that it will be creating over 100 direct jobs and supporting more than 1,000 indirect jobs across the province. “This is exactly the kind of homegrown innovation we want to see scaling up in British Columbia,” said Gregor Robertson, minister of housing and infrastructure and minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), in a statement. “With PacifiCan’s $4.9 million investment, Moment Energy is expanding clean manufacturing, creating good local jobs, and finding smart solutions to global challenges. This new facility is not only powering a more sustainable future, it is helping to build a stronger, more resilient economy for British Columbians and all Canadians.” B.C. companies are leading the way when it comes to major recycling projects. Light House, a non-profit that promotes regenerative and circular practices in construction, recently completed a 14-month pilot project called the Construction Plastics Initiative, working with eight construction projects across the region to recycle and repurpose plastic waste. Approximately 38,000 kilograms of construction plastic were diverted from landfills in just over a year. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/worlds-largest-ev-battery-repurposing-factory-metro-vancouver Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:49:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fraser-health-robots-surgeries Hanna Hett If you get a surgery at the Surrey Memorial Hospital, a robot might be part of the team operating on you. Fraser Health is celebrating the hospital’s first robotic-assisted procedure. On June 23, doctors used the da Vinci Xi system to remove a lung tumour from a 55-year-old woman. “The surgery went well, and we were able to remove a tumour using minimally invasive techniques,” said Dr. Ahmad Ashrafi, the regional division head and chief of thoracic surgery for Fraser Health, who led the surgery. “With the robot we can make smaller incisions, so patients experience less pain and scarring and have better recoveries.” The robotic system allows surgeons to operate from two control consoles in the operating room, where they can perform exact movements “with delicate precision and optimal visualization,” according to Fraser Health’s press release. “Robotic instruments are steadier than a human hand, and surgeons get magnified 3D views. The surgeon controls the robot and acts as an advanced tool, supporting better outcomes for patients,” it adds. People who need ear, nose and throat surgeries, as well as those who need thoracic (lung, chest, esophagus, and stomach) surgeries, will be the first to benefit. “People previously referred out of Fraser Health for these surgeries will now be able to receive their care at Surrey Memorial Hospital, reducing stress on patients and their families,” reads the release. Dermot Kelly, the president and CEO of Fraser Health, said that the technology supports better surgical precision, as well as the hospital’s ability to attract and retain skilled surgical teams. “Introducing robotic-assisted surgery is another step forward in advancing innovation and modernizing health care in Fraser Health,” he said. The Surrey Hospitals Foundation raised $4.5 million to bring robotic-assisted surgery to the Surrey Memorial Hospital. It is one of the busiest centres for surgery in B.C., with 79 surgeons performing 18,600 surgeries last year. “With the addition of the da Vinci Xi system to support the surgical team and dedicated operating room time, even more people will be able to access advanced surgical care closer to where they live,” reads the release. Fraser Health said that a second da Vinci Xi robot will begin operating at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, where urology procedures will be based. You might also like: - 'Last resort': Fraser Health diverts White Rock maternity patients to other hospitals - Fraser Health finally adds online wait times for hospitals - Shocking report reveals over 23,000 Canadians died waiting for medical care in past year https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fraser-health-robots-surgeries Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:43:41 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-new-leadership-drinking Amir Ali The FIFA World Cup vibes are still strong in Vancouver, but the new B.C. Conservatives think they could be stronger. A release sent out by the Conservative Caucus of British Columbia, quoting new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, suggests that bars and restaurants should be allowed to serve alcohol earlier than usual. Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition, said, “It makes sense to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol earlier than usual.” “Canada’s next game is in the morning, and businesses should be able to apply for a temporary licence that would allow them to serve prior to game time,” he said. Halford said that there are similar exemptions for hockey games at the Olympics and World Juniors. Liquor rules have already been changed during FIFA, primarily through extending service hours at bars and restaurants. “This is a chance for Canadians to come together to cheer our team on, and an economic opportunity for B.C. bars and restaurants,” Halford added. Meanwhile, Findlay said that she hopes the temporary rule change will allow British Columbians to keep celebrating “this terrific occasion.” NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM The B.C. Conservative Party recently unveiled its new leadership team, with some familiar if not controversial names. Findlay’s leadership team includes the likes of Ian Paton, who was a Delta councillor and is now serving his third term in the legislature. It also includes Lawrence Mok, Steven Kooner, Sheldon Clare, and Heather Maahs. Clare took a run at being the Conservative Party leader. The new team also includes Brent Chapman, who is perhaps the most controversial choice for the leadership team. Chapman has been the centre of several controversies dating back to 2015, some of which he has publicly apologized for. Chapman was posting pro-Trump content on his social media and also made comments about mass shootings being faked. In 2024, he compared harm reduction policies to the Holocaust. Former leader of the B.C. Conservatives, John Rustad, refused to remove Chapman as a candidate and accepted his public apology. Now, Chapman will be serving under Findlay to look after stakeholder relations. Chapman also happens to be Findlay’s husband. The BC NDP had some comments on the new leadership team, including Maahs, who is the Official Opposition Leader. The NDP points out that Maahs was one of the five MLAs who voted against denouncing the Trump tariffs. You might also like: - B.C. premier says government condo acquisition plan creates no down payment rent-to-own homes, with developers taking losses - Chip Wilson among 147 names that support idea of Vancouver MLB expansion team - B.C. residents can save up to $1,700 on energy bills with federal program expansion https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-new-leadership-drinking Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:17:44 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/transit-friendly-grocery-stores-metro-vancouver Amir Ali   Earn 3X Avion points on groceries with the RBC ION+ Visa. Get up to 28,000 Avion points – that’s up to $200 in gift cards from 200+ brands.Conditions apply.  Visit rbc.com/ioncards for details. The Metro Vancouver transit network is quite efficient, and it’s a good tool if you’re looking to do some grocery shopping in the region. Grocery shopping specifically can be a drag when there’s a ton of travel involved, particularly if you don’t drive a vehicle or are trying to cut down on driving due to crazy gas prices in Metro Vancouver. Thankfully, you don’t need to carry heavy bags around for great distances in these transit-friendly shopping areas. COMMERCIAL DRIVE Let’s get some of the obvious ones out of the way first, starting with Commercial Drive, which is one of the best areas to go grocery shopping in all of Metro Vancouver, not just because it’s transit-friendly, but because there are so many options on The Drive. If you’re looking for produce, there’s no shortage of independent and multicultural spots on Commercial, like Persia Foods Produce Markets, City Avenue Market, Mediterranean Specialty Foods, and Solo Market. If you’re looking for a larger grocer, Safeway is steps from the SkyTrain entrance. Though that Safeway might soon be a relic of the past. BROADWAY-CITY HALL The Broadway-City Hall Station is a very convenient place to get to via the Canada Line, and it features some nice options. With a short walk from the station, you can find a Whole Foods, a No Frills, a Save-On Foods, and a Canadian Tire. There’s also a SunGiven Foods inside City Square Market. If you need a coffee to fuel your shopping trip, there’s no shortage of options in the area. CHINATOWN Vancouver’s Chinatown is a treasure trove of history, but also delights for the senses. Chinatown isn’t quite as convenient as Commercial Drive when it comes to transit proximity, but it’s definitely not a far walk from the Main SkyTrain Station and Stadium SkyTrain Station, depending on the part of the neighbourhood you’re trying to get to. Chinatown is where you can find one of the city’s most beloved grocery stores, Sunrise Market. Tin Lee Market is another shop that offers high-quality produce at affordable prices. There is also a T&T, which is right next to Stadium SkyTrain Station. Another plus: it happens to be home to Vegan Supply, one of the only fully plant-based grocery stores in B.C. The Vancouver Chinatown area also boasts what is presumably the most transit-friendly Costco in the entire world, as there’s one located right at Stadium-Skytrain. LONSDALE QUAY Who says grocery shopping can’t be fun? In fact, you can have a little adventure over the Burrard Inlet on the SeaBus over to North Vancouver to the Lonsdale Quay, which is a great destination to get some shopping done. That includes the Lonsdale Quay Market, which is home to a food hall and various vendors. There’s also the Farmers Market, which runs from June to September every Wednesday afternoon. Since we’ve mentioned a public market, we’d love to include Granville Island in this piece, but unfortunately, it’s not really the most transit-friendly destination. THE NEW WEST QUAY The New West Quay is right next to New West SkyTration Station, which is actually a bustling and thriving little area full of hidden gems. At New West station, there’s a Safeway, and it’s one of the nicer ones in Metro Vancouver. Closer to the water, you’ll find another City Avenue Market location, where there are often deals to be had on groceries and other goods. Then there’s the main River Market area, which features over 20 vendors, including Great Wall Tea, a tea-lovers paradise. The market also has a shop called Pamola Bakery & Deli, an affordable spot for savoury and sweet treats. RICHMOND If you find yourself in or near Richmond and remember you need some things for dinner, there are actually a few areas of the island city that are convenient and transit-friendly. Near Aberdeen Station, you’ll find the T&T Osaka Branch, which is inside Yaohan Centre. Additionally, Yaohan Centre itself has a plethora of shopping options. There’s another T&T near Lansdown Station, and then by Richmond-Brighouse Station, you can find a PriceSmart Foods. While not quite Richmond, Marine-Gateway Station also has a T&T. SURREY We couldn’t put out this post without showing Surrey some love. Both Surrey Central and King George SkyTrain stations are great spots to do some shopping. It also emphasizes just how many T&T’s there are across the region that are transit accessible. There’s a T&T inside Central City Shopping Centre, just a few minutes away from Surrey Central Station. If you’re looking for shops that specialize in Indian food, the King George and Surrey Central areas have plenty of options that are within walking distance, including Big Bazaar and Lucky Supermarket. While this isn’t an exhaustive list of transit-friendly grocery destinations in Metro Vancouver, we hope it’s a helpful starting point. What are your favourite Metro Vancouver grocery stores and why? Send us an email at vancouver@dailyhive.com You might also like: - Popular West Vancouver 7-Eleven closure marks the 'end of an era' - Construction on T&T Supermarket at Brentwood in Burnaby is finally underway after 'permit hell' - 22,000 sq. ft. Loblaws City Market opens this month at South Granville SkyTrain station tower https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/transit-friendly-grocery-stores-metro-vancouver Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:08:24 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/green-lettuce-vancouver Marco Ovies Green Lettuce has shared the news that it has closed its Vancouver location after a nearly 30-year run. “To our Vancouver community, thank you for the last 27 years! Our Vancouver location is now closed, and please continue visiting us at our Surrey location,” wrote the restaurant on its website. Located at 1949 Kingsway, the eatery was best known for its wide selection of Indian-style Chinese food. Owners Winston and Peter first opened the restaurant in 1999, and since then, it has acquired a very loyal following, including the likes of local celebrity chef Vikram Vij. However, fans of the restaurant are still in luck as Green Lettuce also operates a location at 6350 120 St., Surrey. The restaurant is also recommending fans of its cuisine to check out Indian Wok at 5212 Kingsway, Burnaby, on its Google Business page. You might also like: - All 50 food vendors coming to Vancouver's massive 10-block street party - Eggslut to open first Vancouver location this year - Sustainability-focused Metro Vancouver restaurant announces permanent closure “Thank you again for being a part of our journey since September 1999,” added the restaurant. Its final day of operation was June 28. GREEN LETTUCE VANCOUVER Address: 1949 Kingsway, Vancouver Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/green-lettuce-vancouver Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:50 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/khatsahlano-street-party-food-2026 Marco Ovies One of the most exciting festivals in Vancouver is set to return: the 2026 Khatsahlano Street Party. Also known as Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival, the huge 10-block party will be taking place between Burrard Street and Macdonald Street and is presented by the Kitsilano West 4th Business Improvement Association. While the festival is best known for its impressive roster of musical acts — which includes over 50 performances curated by Zulu Records — there’s plenty more to do than just jam out. More specifically, there’s plenty to eat and drink. This year’s Khatsahlano Street Party will feature over 50 food truck options to enjoy, alongside multiple beverage gardens set up between Burrard and MacDonald. You can also stay cool by checking out Chapman’s Ice Cream Chill Zone or the Tacofino Garden, where you can enjoy plenty of tacos and margaritas. Additionally, this year will see the return of the Donut Chomp Challenge provided by Ooh La La Donuts, where youngsters can chow down on tasty donuts for a chance to win prizes. You might also like: - Beloved 18-year-old French bistro to officially reopen in Vancouver next week - We asked our readers where to get the best breakfast sandwich in Vancouver - 11 of the best things we ate in Vancouver this month Hungry yet? Keep on reading to see the full list of confirmed food vendors coming to Khatsahlano this year. KHATSAHLANO FOOD VENDORS: - Amor y Chile - Bao Buns YVR - BEAVERTAILS - Betty’s Greek Honey Ballz – Loukoumades - Big Bites Gourmet Burger - C Market Coffee - Chickpea - Crack On - Cuba Street Food - Dos Amigos - Fraser Valley Shawarma Time - Frying Pan - Gary’s Kettle Corn - Grilled Cheese and Poutine - Indish Food Truck - It’s All About Grill - J’s Disco Dogs - JAPADOG - Japanese Teriyaki Express - Juicy Green & Fusion Icy - JUSTIN TIME BBQ - Kampong Taste Of Malaysia - Kobo Ice Cream - Kona Ice of Chilliwack - Magical Rings Mini Donut - Mahshiko Food Truck - Nina’s Pierogi - Planted Love - Ponchos Birria - Rain or Shine Ice Cream - REEL Mac and Cheese Food - Roasted Revolution - Rosie’s BBQ and Smokehouse - S for Skewers - Shameless Buns - Slavic Rolls - SMOKING HOT DONAIRS - Stackers - Taco Nori - Teriyaki Boys - Thai Box On Truck - That Momo Spot - The JerkShack Food Truck - The Mad Greek - The Original Hurricane Potato - The Taco Tigre - Tochi - Tokyo Katsu-Sand - TORNADO POTATO - Whatafood Brazilian Street Food KHATSAHLANO STREET FESTIVAL When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: West 4th Avenue from Burrard Street to MacDonald Street Cost: Free Dished is a proud community sponsor of the Khatsahlano Street Party https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/khatsahlano-street-party-food-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:27:34 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-darlene-cavan-ontario Irish Mae Silvestre For one Canadian lottery player, a massive jackpot win means more than financial freedom — it’s an opportunity to help support loved ones. Lottery player and Ontario resident Darlene M. lives in the community of Cavan. On her birthday, the 64-year-old retiree decided to use her phone to check a lottery ticket she had purchased from Giant Tiger, unaware that her big day was about to become even more memorable. “I checked it using the OLG app and ran inside the house to tell my sister right away,” she recalled. Darlene had managed to match the Gold Ball winning numbers 55248239-01 to win the Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the May 30 draw — she was now $16 million richer. “I had to make sure what I was seeing was real. I was shocked!” she stated. While at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her $16 million cheque, she said that she also shared the news with the rest of her family, who were also in complete disbelief. “It’s hard to wrap my head around this,” she said. She already knows what she wants to do with her winnings — she’s using them to pay some bills, buy a new truck, and donate to a cause close to her heart. “I’d also like to support animal welfare initiatives that are important to me,” said Darlene. Her windfall will also allow her to help her loved ones, and she added that she wants to help her children purchase a home. The winning ticket was purchased at Giant Tiger on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough. The next Lotto 6/49 draw is on Wednesday, July 1, and the jackpot has now climbed to $22 million. All forms of gambling, including the lottery, involve risk and outcomes are based on chance. Individuals are strongly advised to gamble responsibly. If you are experiencing any signs of gambling-related issues, check out these resources. 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Starting July 1, the fee is set to triple from JPY1,000 (around C$9) to JPY3,000 (approximately C$27). The fee is charged to visitors leaving Japan by plane or cruise, and since it’s collected on departure, it has been nicknamed the “sayonara tax,” a reference to the Japanese word for “goodbye.” Children under the age of two are exempt from the fee. Funds will go towards maintaining infrastructure and airports, restoring historical assets, and creating online tourist resources. Travellers don’t have to pay the fee separately, as it’s automatically added when booking a ticket online. JAPAN TOURIST VISA Canadian citizens with valid passports can travel to Japan visa-free and stay in the country for up to 90 days; however, some residents may need a visa. “If you hold a passport of a country with a reciprocal visa exemption arrangement with Japan, you do not need a visa to enter Japan for a short-term stay. Otherwise, you need one,” states the website for the Consulate-General of Japan in Montreal. Currently, visa fees cost C$28 for a single entry and C$56 for double or multiple entries. Starting July 1, those fees will increase to C$140 and C$280, respectively. The C$28 extension of the re-entry permit will remain at C$28. Also, starting July 1, the country will no longer issue a transit visa, which costs $7. Instead, travellers must apply for a temporary visitor visa. Indian passport holders are exempt from the fee increase, and visas for single entry and double or multiple entries will remain at C$8. The country remains one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, welcoming a record 42.7 million international visitors in 2025, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). And according to the Government of Canada, 688,000 Canadian visitors visited the country in 2025. You might also like: - Canadian spot named among world's friendliest cities for customer service - Canadian law firm investigating possible class-action lawsuit against Google - Canadian spot named among world's friendliest cities for customer service https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/japan-tax-visa-increase-july-1-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:58:20 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-day-road-closures-metro-vancouver-2026 Daniel Chai Canada Day is being commemorated across Metro Vancouver on July 1 with colourful parades, live concerts, firework displays, and more. However, the massive celebrations also mean multiple road closures across the region, with commuters being warned that traffic will be impacted in several cities this week. To help you prepare for Canada Day festivities, here are some of the biggest events around Metro Vancouver and the road closures to watch out for. CANADA TOGETHER AT CANADA PLACE Closures: Expect streets around Canada Place to be closed to accommodate the set-up and tear-down of Canada Together at Canada Place. In previous years, roads scheduled for closure included parts of Howe Street, Burrard Street and Thurlow Street, as well as West Cordova Street and Canada Place. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets Admission: Free CANADA DAY STREETFEST ON CENTRAL IN BURNABY Closures: The City of Burnaby is closing multiple streets to accommodate planned Canada Day activities. Local access for residents and buses will be allowed on some roads, but commuters are asked to check online to ensure a smooth arrival. Closures stretch from 2 p.m. on July 1 until 12:01 am on July 2 and include Patterson Avenue from Kingsway to Mayberry Street, Central Boulevard from Willingdon to Mackey, and Olive Ave from Kingsway to Central Boulevard. Traffic on parts of Wilson Avenue and Beresford Street will also be restricted. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m (StreetFest on Central); fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Where: Civic Square, Central Boulevard, and Central Park Admission: Free CANADA DAY AT THE SHIPYARDS Closures: The City of North Vancouver has warned commuters to be prepared for larger crowds, heavier traffic, and road closures in Lower Lonsdale and around The Shipyards for its Canada Day event this week. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Admission: Free CANADA DAY IN PORT COQUITLAM Closures: The City of Port Coquitlam will be closing multiple streets on Canada Day from 6 p.m. to midnight, though there will be some access for residents. They include Colonial Drive at Citadel Drive, Nova Scotia Avenue, and Castle Crescent. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: Noon to dusk. Fireworks after dark Where: Castle Park – 2252 Castle Cres., Port Coquitlam Admission: Free CANADA DAY IN ABBOTSFORD Closures: Abbotsford’s Canada Day festivities begin with a family-friendly parade starting at South Fraser Way and Borquin. Commuters are asked to be aware of traffic restrictions and road closures: - Mt. Lehman Road, Merryfield Avenue to Taylor Road and Taylor Road East of Mt Lehman Road - South Fraser Way – Bourquin Crescent West to Trethewey Street, Trethewey Street – South Fraser Way to Maclure Road Road closures will start in the early morning in the staging area, with all other roads noted on the parade map closed to traffic ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a full road closure from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Maclure Road from Trethewey Street to Gladwin Road for the fireworks display at the end of the night. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Parade starts at South Fraser Way and Borquin; Festivities will be at Abbotsford Exhibition Park – 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford Admission: Free STEVESTON SALMON FESTIVAL Closures: A highlight of the Steveston Salmon Festival each year is the annual parade, which means a series of street closures are coming to the historic neighbourhood on July 1. Road closures will be in effect starting at 8 a.m. Certain roads will re-open once the procession has cleared an intersection, though others will remain closed until the evening to accommodate Canada Day activities. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Various locations in Steveston Admission: Free https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-day-road-closures-metro-vancouver-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:13 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/subdog-subway-canada Sabrina Gamrot A long-debated topic has finally been settled, and it’s absolutely delicious. Is a hot dog a sandwich? The answer is yes, and Subway Canada is here to prove it. As the Sandwich Authority here in Canada — with nearly 3,000 restaurants to back it up — Subway Canada has made things official with the launch of the brand new SubDog. Lucky for me, I got the exclusive invitation to visit the Subway Canada test kitchen in Toronto to try out this heavenly creation, and let’s just say it was a home run! MY FIRST SUBDOG The backyard classic redone the Subway Canada way? Sign me up! That was my immediate reaction upon receiving my invitation. Arriving just in time for lunch, my appetite was fully charged, and my excitement was off the charts. I met with Chef John Botelho, Subway Canada’s Culinary Manager, who quickly gave me the rundown on the brand’s newest creation. It started with the simple question: “How do we make hot dogs the Subway way?” The answer, as Chef John explained, is actually pretty simple. You start with the same quality ingredients you find at every Subway Canada restaurant. For the SubDog, that looks like a jumbo all-beef Schneiders hot dog (that’s nearly half a pound of beef), fresh-baked bread prepared daily in-restaurant, and all the toppings and sauce you can dream of.  It’s just like how you’d order your Subway sandwich, except your meat is a hot dog! Choose your bread, pick your toppings, drizzle your sauce, and even toast your SubDog if you like.  THE SUBDOG, SABRINA’S WAY  For my version, I got the extra special opportunity to go behind the counter and whip it up myself. I started with my favourite bread — Italian Herb & Cheese, and loaded it up with delicious cheddar cheese slices. I popped that baby into the toaster for some melt-y cheese, and then came the Schneiders hot dog nestled on top. From there, and with Chef John’s inspiration, I opted for a Japanese-inspired version.  That looked like crispy cucumbers, shredded lettuce, and tons of freshly sliced red onions. For some extra flavours, I add a couple of tomato slices and let that iconic Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce rain on top.  Lastly, for some texture, I added a heaping serving of crunchy onions, et voila! You have a SubDog, the Sabrina way!  COME GET YOUR SANDWICH As expected, my SubDog was absolutely delicious! That quality hot dog with classic Subway ingredients is a combo you can’t deny is tasty and filling. And with a bag of Subway Canada’s Italian Herb and Cheese Lay’s chips — it was a lunch worth remembering. Now it’s your turn! The SubDog is available at participating locations across the nation for a limited time starting June 29. Dress it up how you like, and remember, this isn’t just a hot dog anymore; it’s a Subway Canada sandwich!  https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/subdog-subway-canada Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:53:42 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/chip-wilson-among-names-support-mlb-team-vancouver Rob Williams It’s been two and a half months since Mayor Ken Sim revealed that there is “credible” interest in bringing a Major League Baseball team to Vancouver. It’s been mostly quiet on that front since, at least publicly. Local businessman Zack Ross is reportedly involved. He’s the president of The Cape Group, a residential and commercial real estate firm. Other investors have not yet been revealed. But work is being done behind the scenes. “The Show Vancouver Bid Corporation” is the name of the group leading the charge to bring an MLB expansion team to Vancouver. On Tuesday, an open letter titled “Let’s bring Major League Baseball to Vancouver” was released by the group. The letter was signed by a diverse list of 147 people, comprised of prominent business leaders like Chip Wilson, former BC Premiers Gordon Campbell, Christy Clark, and Mike Harcourt, and even former MLB players like Justin Morneau and Jeff Francis, among others. Wilson’s name is of particular interest. The lululemon founder has a net worth of US$5.4 billion, according to Forbes. But this isn’t a list of owners or investors; rather, it’s a list of people who have lent their voice to the cause. Here’s the full list: “Vancouver has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring Major League Baseball to our city and we should seize it. This is a city with the passion, diversity, and global profile to support a team for generations to come,” the letter reads. “An MLB team would be a long-term investment in Metro Vancouver’s future, creating jobs and driving tourism and economic activity. “Together, we support The Show Vancouver Bid Corporation’s efforts to bring MLB to Vancouver and British Columbia. This is a rare opportunity to build something lasting for the city and future generations, with a group that is passionate about baseball and ready to step up and lead. “Vancouver, let’s play ball!” Talk is cheap, but buying an MLB franchise isn’t. Neither is building a new MLB-calibre ballpark. Doesn’t mean it can’t be done, but it’ll cost billions. And apparently, there’s a group out there that is ready to foot the bill. You might also like: - Mayor says there's 'credible interest' from groups wanting to bring MLB team to Vancouver - Vancouver City Council could decide on MLB expansion team proponent this July - 13 possible Major League Baseball stadium sites in Vancouver — rated by feasibility https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/chip-wilson-among-names-support-mlb-team-vancouver Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:38 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-morocco-fifa-world-cup-round-of-16 Rob Williams Canada’s Round of 16 matchup is set at the FIFA World Cup. After beating South Africa on Sunday, Canada will face another African country in their next match. Morocco is Canada’s opponent, after they defeated the Netherlands in a thrilling match in Monterrey that went to penalties on Monday. > SAIBARI SCORES AND MOROCCO ARE MOVING ON!#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/G4VxnwrDT3 > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 30, 2026 Ranked sixth in the world after their win over the Dutch, Morocco will be the heavy favourites to advance to the quarter-finals over the 30th-ranked Canadians. The match is scheduled for Saturday in Houston and can be viewed at 1 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PDT on CTV and TSN in Canada. This is the second consecutive men’s World Cup to feature a match between Canada and Morocco. Morocco won 2-1 four years ago in Qatar, though Canada was inches away from earning a draw. The winner of Saturday’s match will advance to the quarter-finals in Boston. That match will be against one of France, Sweden, or Paraguay, who upset Germany in the Round of 32 on Monday. The other Round of 32 match to take place on Monday saw Brazil beat Japan 2-1. Three knockout stage matches are on tap for Tuesday: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden, and Mexico vs. Ecuador. You might also like: - What a miracle path to FIFA World Cup final would look like for Canada https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-morocco-fifa-world-cup-round-of-16 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:10:02 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-world-cup-vancouver-halfway-benefits Kenneth Chan With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now past its halfway point, the tournament is clearly bringing major crowds, record viewership, and increased business activity to Metro Vancouver. The Government of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver assert the first half of the 39-day tournament across North America has delivered immediate benefits for businesses, tourism, public transit, and community events across the province, while Canada’s men’s national soccer team has helped drive even greater interest after advancing to the knockout stage. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, securing the country’s first-ever knockout stage win at the FIFA World Cup. “Seeing everyone in Vancouver and British Columbia come together to cheer for Canada has been nothing short of inspiring,” said Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Tourism, Arts Culture and Sport, in a statement today. You might also like: - Nearly 30,000 people watched Canada's historic FIFA World Cup round of 32 win at Vancouver fan festival - FIFA World Cup sends Metro Vancouver public transit ridership to new six-year high - Vancouver International Airport expecting 2.7 million passengers during FIFA World Cup period - Have businesses scored during FIFA World Cup? We asked Vancouver restaurants - 'Devastated': Longtime Vancouver store forced to close on FIFA World Cup game days - Total government cost of hosting FIFA World Cup in Vancouver grows to up to $729 million - Opinion: The 2026 FIFA World Cup belongs to 16 host cities, and Vancouver is turning its share into something much bigger - Opinion: Vancouver, enjoy the FIFA World Cup while it lasts — it's starting to feel like the 2010 Olympics So far, Vancouver has hosted five group stage matches at BC Place Stadium. According to FIFA, each game has been a “Full House” sellout of 52,497 people, and the vast majority of the seats have been filled for each match so far. That means over a quarter million spectators have now attended Vancouver-hosted matches. The tournament has also drawn massive national attention on television. Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar at BC Place Stadium was watched by 11.7 million unique viewers across the channels and platforms of Canadian broadcast rights holder Bell Media — including CTV, TSN, and Crave — making it the most-watched FIFA World Cup group stage match ever in Canada. Beyond the stadium, the free official FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver at the PNE fairgrounds in Hastings Park has attracted more than 334,000 people for live match broadcasts and other festivities and programming between June 11 and June 28. The largest crowds came during Canada’s matches, including the June 18 game against Qatar, the June 24 game against Switzerland, and the June 28 knockout match against South Africa. Fans have also filled the streets before and after matches, with tens of thousands of people taking part in team marches and celebrations across Downtown Vancouver peninsula, particularly along the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and the Last Mile route to BC Place Stadium. “Vancouver has embraced the FIFA World Cup with incredible energy, pride and hospitality,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “From the electric atmosphere along the Last Mile to the thousands of people gathering at the FIFA Fan Festival, fans have come together at events, watch parties and community celebrations across the city, turning Vancouver into a vibrant celebration of the world’s game.” BUSINESSES AT FAN ZONES SEEING INCREDIBLE SALES Local businesses are seeing a direct impact from the surge in activity. Downtown Van, the local business improvement association for Downtown Vancouver and the organization that spearheaded the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, asserts that restaurants and bars are exceeding sales expectations, while retailers are reporting increased foot traffic. “The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone has revitalized our entertainment district, driving record sales for many local businesses and creating an energy that Vancouver hasn’t experienced since the 2010 Winter Olympics,” said Jane Talbot, the president and CEO of Downtown Van. “It has brought people of all ages and cultures together in celebration, demonstrating the incredible potential of a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly Granville Street. The success of this temporary project offers an exciting vision for the future of Granville.” Some restaurants and bars have reported double digit percentage sales increases on match days. The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says food purchasing by businesses across the province is up by a conservative five per cent to 10 per cent, while restaurants at or near major fan zones are seeing increases of up to 40 per cent. “My staff set high goals for their weekly sales targets, and we’ve been exceeding them by more than 50 per cent since the start of the tournament,” said William Donnellan, owner of Donnellan’s Irish Pub on Granville Street. “I’ve heard from my fellow business owners in the area that there has been a huge amount of positive feedback from fans, patrons and employees. Even my family back in Ireland say that they’re seeing positive coverage of Vancouver and B.C. that is enhancing our international profile.” Nate Sabine, director of business development for Good Co. Granville, added, “The positive impact of pedestrianizing Granville during the FIFA World Cup simply cannot be overstated. Fans of every age, nationality and background have come together to celebrate, with people literally brought to tears as their teams advance. Our staff have earned more than they ever have before and our relationships with Downtown Van, the City, and the Province have never been stronger.” Some businesses are reporting sales above what they usually see during major annual events such as St. Patrick’s Day and the Super Bowl. Sports apparel stores are selling out of Canada jerseys, nightclubs are seeing record sales, and tattoo parlours are seeing more customers asking for Maple Leaf-themed tattoos. However, as previously reported by Daily Hive, some businesses and arts venues that are not located near official FIFA World Cup venues and hotspots or are impacted by the tournament’s temporary road access changes say they are not seeing the benefits — that the benefits are unevenly distributed. In some cases, they are even seeing a drop in business — as residents and visitors flock to and gravitate around the tournament’s once-in-a-generation local experiences, such as Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE, Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards on the Lonsdale waterfront, other major live match viewing events elsewhere in Metro Vancouver, and restaurants and bars with televisions showing the matches. STRONGEST PUBLIC RIDERSHIP SINCE EARLY 2020 Travel and public transit numbers have also been elevated. Vancouver International Airport has indicated that nearly 1.8 million passengers have already moved through the airport during the tournament period so far, with more than 85,000 passengers per day on average. TransLink recorded Metro Vancouver’s highest system-wide ridership in over six years on June 24, when 1.4 million boardings were recorded on the day of Canada’s match against Switzerland. There is also an economic development push underway through B.C. Business House, which is showcasing seven key provincial industries to international delegations during the tournament. The initiative held at Vancouver Convention Centre has welcomed nearly 900 attendees so far, including representatives from Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Italy, Mexico, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. The provincial government expects the FIFA World Cup to continue generating benefits long after the tournament ends on July 19. Over the five years following the event, B.C. is projected to see an additional one million out-of-province visitors and more than $1 billion in added visitor spending. Vancouver still has two more FIFA World Cup matches to host at BC Place Stadium — the round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria on Thursday, July 2, and the round of 16 match on Tuesday, July 7. You might also like: - Nearly 30,000 people watched Canada's historic FIFA World Cup round of 32 win at Vancouver fan festival - FIFA World Cup sends Metro Vancouver public transit ridership to new six-year high - Vancouver International Airport expecting 2.7 million passengers during FIFA World Cup period - Have businesses scored during FIFA World Cup? We asked Vancouver restaurants - 'Devastated': Longtime Vancouver store forced to close on FIFA World Cup game days - Total government cost of hosting FIFA World Cup in Vancouver grows to up to $729 million - Opinion: The 2026 FIFA World Cup belongs to 16 host cities, and Vancouver is turning its share into something much bigger - Opinion: Vancouver, enjoy the FIFA World Cup while it lasts — it's starting to feel like the 2010 Olympics https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-world-cup-vancouver-halfway-benefits Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:54 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/surrey-city-centre-5-student-housing-tower-construction Kenneth Chan Surrey’s first purpose-built student housing building is now officially under construction, marking another major step in the mixed-use transformation of the Surrey City Centre area just north of Surrey Memorial Hospital. Lark Group, ICT Group, and Western Community College have broken ground on City Centre 5 — a 23-storey student housing tower that will create 810 student beds when it opens in Fall 2028. This is substantially higher than the previously stated capacity of about 500 beds in early 2024, when it was first announced that the tower had pivoted from office space to student housing. You might also like: - New Hilton hotel, operated by Aquilini Group, and Stong's Market to open in Surrey City Centre - City of Surrey to announce selected proponent and sports team for new 10,000-seat arena within weeks - New purpose-built facility for SFU Surrey medical school to cost $520 million - New interactive art museum building planned for Surrey Civic Plaza - Surrey mayor pitches 200,000 sq. ft. convention centre for Cloverdale Fairgrounds - UBC acquires even more land for future Surrey City Centre campus Construction at 9682 137 St. officially began late last month. The 182,000 sq. ft. building will rise within ICT and Lark’s complex of Health and Technology District (HTD) buildings, situated about an eight-minute walk south of SkyTrain’s King George Station, which will see greatly enhanced regional connectivity in late 2029 when the Surrey-Langley extension of the Expo Line opens. The location will place students within walking distance of rapid transit, healthcare services, restaurants, shops, and post-secondary campuses and programs. “We are incredibly proud to deliver Surrey’s first student housing development project designed to meet the growing demand for affordable, high-quality accommodation for post-secondary students right here in Surrey,” said Kirk Fisher, CEO of Lark Group, in a statement. “This collaboration brings together Lark Group and ICT Group’s experience in construction and development, Western Community College’s deep commitment to student success, and UniLodge Canada’s globally recognized expertise in student housing management. Together, we are creating an environment where students can live, learn, and thrive in a vibrant innovation-driven community.” The new residence will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units designed specifically for student living. Planned features include semi-private bathrooms, shared kitchen and dining areas, a fitness centre, gaming room, theatre, study rooms, laundry facilities, and both indoor and outdoor lounge areas. WA Architects is the project’s design firm. For Western Community College, City Centre 5 will add a major housing component to its growing campus presence in HTD. The private post-post secondary institution already operates out of City Centre 3 and the newly-built City Centre 4, with the latter serving as its flagship campus. “This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to creating environments where students can truly thrive,” said Gurpal Dhaliwal, president of Western Community College. “Purpose-built student housing integrated into Surrey’s Health and Technology District strengthens the live–learn ecosystem we are building, one that supports academic success, student wellbeing, and meaningful engagement with the community and industry.” UniLodge Canada will operate and manage the student residence after it opens. The company will provide on-site management, resident support services, and community programming. “As a Canadian-owned and operated company, we are proud of our legacy as one of the world’s leading student housing operators, with projects across Australia and New Zealand,” said Mike Porritt, the Chief Development Officer of UniLodge Canada. “This partnership with ICT Group, Lark Group and Western Community College marks our first operational contract in Canada and will serve as the flagship for our Western Canadian operations. We look forward to supporting student success by creating a safe, engaging, and supportive living experience where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.” Purpose-built student housing can also help ease pressure on Metro Vancouver’s broader rental market by giving students a dedicated housing option instead of having them compete with other renters for conventional apartments, basement suites, and shared homes. By adding more student-specific beds near post-secondary institutions and public transit, projects like this can free up existing rental supply for workers, families, and other residents, supporting wider efforts to improve housing availability and affordability. Although rental housing supply is currently elevated due to a wave of newly completed projects and slower population growth — including fewer international students as a result of the federal government’s immigration policy changes — that could quickly change later this decade, when this project reaches completion. City Centre 5 is part of the broader HTD, an 11-phase master-planned development by Lark and ICT. In total, the district is expected to include nine City Centre buildings, creating a cluster of healthcare, education, business, and technology uses. The student housing project also comes as Surrey City Centre continues to attract major institutional investment. The University of British Columbia (UBC) already operates several programs out of the district’s City Centre 1 building, including its Nurse Practitioner program, as well as its Master of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy programs. In the last few years, UBC also acquired significant nearby properties for the purpose of creating a new purpose-built satellite Surrey City Centre academic campus with a mix of residential and commercial uses. Simon Fraser University is also expanding its presence in Surrey City Centre, with construction on a purpose-built dedicated medical school building set to begin in late 2026. This past spring, ICT and Lark’s City Centre 4 saw the opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel within the upper floors of the 25-storey tower. Operated by Aquillini Group, a total of 189 guest rooms are optimized for both short-term stays and longer-term stays, with separate living and sleeping spaces and fully equipped kitchens. Other uses in the levels below the hotel include academic space for Western Community College and Stong’s Market grocery store. You might also like: - New Hilton hotel, operated by Aquilini Group, and Stong's Market to open in Surrey City Centre - City of Surrey to announce selected proponent and sports team for new 10,000-seat arena within weeks - New purpose-built facility for SFU Surrey medical school to cost $520 million - New interactive art museum building planned for Surrey Civic Plaza - Surrey mayor pitches 200,000 sq. ft. convention centre for Cloverdale Fairgrounds - UBC acquires even more land for future Surrey City Centre campus https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/surrey-city-centre-5-student-housing-tower-construction Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:54:30 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/north-vancouver-harbour-swimming-deck-lonsdale-new-update Kenneth Chan If all goes as planned, the new Harbour Swimming Deck on North Vancouver’s Lonsdale waterfront could be ready by Summer 2027. The concept of building a floating seawater harbour pool in Burrard Inlet was first jointly announced by the City of North Vancouver and national charity Swim Drink Fish in Fall 2025. The project’s momentum is being driven by secured capital funding, with Canada’s Weston family — best known for its ownership of the Loblaws grocery store empire — providing Swim Drink Fish with $16 million. The municipal government will contribute another $5 million, bringing the estimated total project cost to $21 million. You might also like: - City of North Vancouver to build $21-million swimming deck on Lonsdale waterfront - $230-million Harry Jerome aquatic and community centre in North Vancouver to open this summer - Court rejects bid to save Vancouver Aquatic Centre from permanent closure - City announces final day of operation for Vancouver Aquatic Centre ahead of demolition The floating platform, intended to enable a natural swimming experience, would be built in the open seawaters of Burrard Inlet just offshore from North Vancouver’s Waterfront Park. The site is immediately west of TransLink’s SeaBus maintenance facility and the Lonsdale SeaBus ferry terminal, and just east of Mosquito Creek Marina. According to a City staff presentation to North Vancouver City Council earlier this year, the facility would carry annual operating and maintenance costs of about $700,000 to $800,000. This includes providing a lifeguard presence during the peak season and overnight security. By comparison, the construction cost of building a conventional outdoor swimming pool on land would range between $40 million and $80 million, with significantly higher operating costs. Recently built conventional outdoor pools elsewhere in Metro Vancouver have carried construction costs of $20 million to $32 million, along with operating costs of between $77,000 and $225,000 per month for a four-month summer season. Existing condition: Future condition: The Harbour Swimming Deck is intended to be a free-to-access swimming facility and a year-round destination for “polar bear” swimming and cold plunges. During busier periods of the year, however, an online booking system could be implemented. The City anticipates that visitation to this one-of-a-kind swimming facility in Metro Vancouver could generate about $10 million in additional annual spending at Lower Lonsdale businesses. It is estimated the facility could accommodate more than 500,000 visitors each year. The floating deck and swimming areas would add about 75,000 sq. ft. of accessible public space to the waterfront. The design includes three 50-metre dedicated swimming lanes within a sheltered enclosure, an open swimming area closer to shore that would also be enclosed by the floating structure, and three-metre and five-metre jumping and diving platforms. The floating deck itself would feature a shallow-water area with zero-entry access, enclosed by the structure on all four sides, along with ample seating and some shaded areas. On land, the project would include outdoor showers, changing stalls, lounging and social areas, and upgrades to the park’s existing washrooms. Other proposed features include pop-up food and beverage offerings, pop-up saunas, and a pop-up sandy beach. There would be two access ramps to the floating deck: a long zig-zag accessible gangway ramp on the east side, immediately adjacent to the existing Waterfront Park Dock pier, and a shorter direct gangway ramp on the west side. Since the plan was first announced last fall, the concept has faced some criticism, with critics questioning whether the facility would be well used given the cold water temperatures — for example, today’s water temperature in the area reached about 16°C — as well as its location in an industrial waterfront area near Seaspan’s shipyard facilities, the SeaBus maintenance facility and terminal, and Mosquito Creek Marina. However, according to the City, more than two years of regular water quality testing, conducted during a range of different conditions, by Swim Drink Fish shows the site “consistently meets or exceeds health standards.” Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) deems water unsafe for swimming when E. coli levels reach 200 counts per 100 mL of water, and there were only limited occasions when it exceeded such levels over a short period. The charity, which has a mandate of advocating for the restoration of local waters in communities to enable safe swimming, will continue to perform regular water testing until March 2027, at which point the municipal government — along with Metro Vancouver Regional District and VCH — will be responsible for this monitoring work. Cold-water swimming already takes place at Vancouver’s popular beaches, and the North Vancouver site also benefits from strong public transit access and a central location. The City of North Vancouver has received considerable praise for its waterfront placemaking project east of the SeaBus terminal, The Shipyards, which is widely regarded as one of Metro Vancouver’s most successful event-friendly public spaces. It remains to be seen whether the City can create another major waterfront success west of the ferry terminal with the Harbour Swimming Deck. Designed by Vancouver architectural firm HCMA, the idea is intended to emulate the success of similar natural swimming facilities in northern Europe, including Islands Brygge and Sandkaj Harbour Bath in Copenhagen, Denmark. The City’s online survey for public consultation, which began earlier this month, is set to conclude this week. To meet the targeted opening in Summer 2027, construction would begin early next year. That would also depend on receiving the necessary regulatory approvals from Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Later this summer, the City will be opening a new indoor aquatic centre, as a key part of the $230-million new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. You might also like: - City of North Vancouver to build $21-million swimming deck on Lonsdale waterfront - $230-million Harry Jerome aquatic and community centre in North Vancouver to open this summer - Court rejects bid to save Vancouver Aquatic Centre from permanent closure - City announces final day of operation for Vancouver Aquatic Centre ahead of demolition https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/north-vancouver-harbour-swimming-deck-lonsdale-new-update Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:52:48 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-fan-festival-closed-extra-day-this-week Rob Williams The FIFA Fan Festival has been a hit in Vancouver. Held on the PNE fairgrounds at Hastings Park, the festival site has a max capacity of 25,000 at any given time, which includes the new amphitheatre, which can hold 10,000. On Sunday, for the first time, the festival announced that it had hit its max capacity and had to stop letting people into the park. “FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver is officially at capacity and entry will now move to a one-in, one-out system,” the festival announced via social media. The announcement was made at 12:56 p.m., during Canada’s match against South Africa. Another announcement was made at 2:56 p.m. after the match concluded to say that the gates had reopened. Total attendance on the day was 29,333. The record-high attendance so far came on June 18, when 40,943 fans came to Hastings Park on the day Canada played Qatar at BC Place. FIFA FAN FESTIVAL ISN’T OPEN EVERY DAY The festival has been closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so far, and this week, it’ll also be closed on Wednesday. The timing isn’t great for World Cup fans wanting to watch the flurry of knockout round matches scheduled this week. It’s also not ideal if you wanted to spend Canada Day at the park. The FIFA Fan Festival reopens on Thursday, from 12 p.m. to midnight. Portugal vs. Croatia airs at 4 p.m. Switzerland vs. Algeria, which is being held at BC Place, will air at 8 p.m. Concerts at the amphitheatre that day include JJ Wilde (6:50 p.m.) and Simple Plan (10:10 p.m.). Expect the park to be especially busy on Saturday morning, when Canada plays next at 10 a.m. It’s best to check the FIFA Fan Festival schedule before attending. Also, keep in mind that there are other watch parties that you can attend around the city. You might also like: - FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver schedule of concerts and World Cup watch parties - The ultimate guide to FIFA World Cup events and watch parties in Vancouver https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-fan-festival-closed-extra-day-this-week Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:31:22 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beach-stranger-attack Amir Ali A woman has suffered fairly significant injuries, and her attacker has been charged after an alleged Vancouver stranger attack on the weekend at Kits Beach. Crown Counsel has approved a charge of assault with a weapon against Carlos Caldera Duarte. According to information shared by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the incident took place just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. VPD says that it received several 911 calls from witnesses, who reported seeing a man pick up a piece of wood and strike an “apparently unsuspecting woman on the head.” Police say that she was walking along the beach with her partner when the attacker allegedly struck her from behind. A description of the weapon paints a painful picture. “Witnesses described the weapon as a piece of lumber or driftwood about the size and thickness of a baseball bat.” The victim’s partner intervened, and so did several witnesses, following the Vancouver beach attack. Other witnesses followed the suspect after the attack, calling 911. “Minutes after the incident, Vancouver Police arrested Carlos Caldera Duarte inside a dollar store near the beach. The victim, who was bleeding from the head and slipping in and out of consciousness, was taken to hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover,” VPD said. VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson said the stranger assault that took place in a busy public place appears to be unprovoked. We’re grateful to the witnesses who intervened, followed the suspect, and provided critical information to police,” he added. > #VPDNews: Crown Counsel has approved a charge of assault with a weapon after a man allegedly struck a woman on the head with a large piece of wood at Kits Beach. > > On June 28, just before 2:00 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) received several 911 calls after witnesses… pic.twitter.com/LdRSqusS7M > > — Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 29, 2026 You might also like: - Man released from custody after reportedly violently interrupting Vancouver cricket match - Woman praised for bravery after violent stranger assault in Burnaby - B.C. leads Canada in support of bringing back death penalty https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beach-stranger-attack Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:19:50 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-say-goodbye-aman-four-other-players Rob Williams The Vancouver Canucks cut ties with five players on Monday. Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Jayden Grubbe, Nils Åman, Danila Klimovich, and Chase Stillman did not receive qualifying offers, the Canucks announced. The deadline for extending qualifying offers to restricted free agents was at 2 p.m. PDT. Anyone who didn’t receive a qualifying offer becomes an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with another team on July 1. Of the five players, Åman saw the most action in a Vancouver uniform, with the Swedish centre appearing in 132 games over four seasons, scoring 29 points (8-21-29). The only other player to see game action in Vancouver was defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph, who suited up in 31 games last season, scoring six points (1-5-6). Klimovich’s time with the organization ends after five unremarkable seasons with the Abbotsford Canucks. The 2021 second-round pick never scored more than 38 points in an AHL season, doing so in 2024-25. Stillman appeared in just 24 games with Abbotsford last season, scoring nine points (3-6-9). A first-round pick by the New Jersey Devils in 2021, he was acquired by the Canucks as part of the Arturs Silovs trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins last year. Grubbe had an even shorter stay in the Canucks’ organization, having just been acquired in March from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Josh Bloom. A third-round pick by the New York Rangers in 2021, Grubbe appeared in just two games with Abbotsford, scoring one goal. It’s been a busy day for new Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, who also made his first two trades on Monday, trading Nils Höglander to the Nashville Predators and acquiring Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens. You might also like: - Sounds like Canucks are looking to bring back Ian Cole - Vancouver Canucks get Brendan Gallagher in trade with Montreal Canadiens - Vancouver Canucks trade Nils Höglander to Nashville https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-say-goodbye-aman-four-other-players Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:41:47 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-miracle-path-fifa-world-cup-final Marley Dickinson The Canadian men’s national team continues to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After beating South Africa on Sunday with a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio, Canada advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time and now sits just three wins away from an unimaginable trip to the final. While nobody expects Canada to go all the way, here’s what their path would be to the final. ROUND OF 16 Canada’s next test in the Round of 16 is slated to be its toughest yet, playing the winner of Morocco and the Netherlands in Houston on July 4. Even though Canada’s head coach Jesse Marsch says the next game is the challenge his team has been waiting for, Les Rouges will be the heavy underdogs. “This team deserves the right to go after a giant,” Marsch said after Sunday’s match. “That’s what we are going to do.” On paper, the Dutch would present the more difficult matchup, going undefeated in the tournament so far. Morocco enters ranked sixth in the world, while the Netherlands sits seventh. Both nations have handed Canada 4-0 defeats within the past decade. QUARTERFINALS Should Canada pull off the upset and reach the quarterfinals, the competition would become even stiffer, with a likely matchup against one of France, Germany, Paraguay or Sweden in Boston. SEMIFINALS And let’s say Canada’s dream run continues with Jonathan David having the best game of his career, scoring three against France. The semifinal match could feature Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina or even the U.S. in Dallas. How fun would that be? FINAL, PLUS A WHAT-IF Even if Canada ended up drawing or beating Switzerland in their final group stage match, the path may not have been that much easier. Instead of facing South Africa in the Round of 32, Canada would have landed on the opposite side of the bracket and played Algeria in Vancouver, with a potential quarterfinal meeting against the defending champion Argentina. If that miracle happened, it would then be a possible semifinal match against Brazil, England or Mexico. The two FIFA World Cup semifinals will be played in Dallas and Atlanta, while the final match is scheduled for July 19 in New York/New Jersey. Who knows how far they’ll get, but anything is possible, and there’s always bound to be an upset or two in these single-game knockout stages. So you might as well book time off and plan those World Cup parties for those semifinal matchups on July 14 and 15. You might also like: - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win - Canada fan goes viral for hilarious failed FIFA World Cup wave attempt https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-miracle-path-fifa-world-cup-final Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:37:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-nurses-strike-notice Daniel Chai The BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) has issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday, marking what it calls “a significant escalation” after members rejected a tentative agreement between the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) and BC’s Health Employers. The “historic action” also comes just over a month after the vast majority of B.C.’s nurses voted in favour of job action, following six months of bargaining between BCNU and its employer without reaching a deal. According to Adriane Gear, BCNU president and chair of the NBA, the decision spotlights a growing belief among its over 55,000 members that the status quo is no longer sustainable. You might also like: - 'Impossible trade-offs': Over a third of B.C. workers aren't making enough to live - British Columbians hardest hit by inflation among Canadians saving for a home - B.C. hospital cuts back emergency department hours due to staffing shortages, again “This is fundamentally a conversation about priorities,” said Gear in a statement. “Nurses want to know why the health authorities continue to spend millions of dollars on costly short-term staffing solutions, while the nurses who are here for the long-term, struggling with workload pressures, unsafe working conditions and staffing shortages, are being told the cupboards are empty.” On June 19, the BCNU announced that 67 per cent of B.C. nurses were against a tentative agreement originally reached on May 22. The union said the vote reflects “growing frustration with pressures facing the nursing profession.” Gear previously told Daily Hive that they are willing to take job action if the NBA isn’t able to negotiate a deal “that respects nurses.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by BC Nurses’ Union (@thebcnursesunion) This could include working to rule, which means that nurses would refuse to take on any additional tasks beyond their job requirements. It could also include banning nurses from completing non-nursing duties, such as answering the phones, handing out meal trays, emptying laundry, or cleaning stretchers — all additional tasks that nurses end up doing. If nurses stopped doing these tasks, it would fall on non-unionized staff, like managers, to pick up the slack. “That creates a lot of pressure, because on top of their regular duties, now they’re on the hook to do all that stuff,” Gear said. Another option could be creating information picket lines. “This is not a step BC nurses want to take,” added NBA Chief Negotiator and BCNU CEO Jim Gould in a release. “However, many have reached the point where they feel they have no choice but to shine a light on the realities they face every day while caring for British Columbians in crowded hospitals, understaffed long-term care facilities, community health settings and patients’ homes across the province.” “A huge sticking point” for the BCNU is that while nurses were offered a general wage increase of three per cent a year (in line with other public sector unions), they weren’t offered an additional two per cent of “enhanced mandate money” to improve working conditions, as other public sector unions received. Gear said they have also “been very clear” that they need to negotiate improvements to their benefits. “Nurses need eyeglasses so that they can see the really tiny writing on medication vials as they’re drawing it up for their patients. We need hearing aids so that we can communicate effectively with our patients. And we need good paramedical so that nurses can stay fit to practice at the bedside,” she said. Meanwhile, B.C. nurses are also losing access to their unlimited massage benefits. The HEABC previously told Daily Hive that it respects the Nurses’ Bargaining Association members’ decision to reject the tentative agreement. “HEABC continues to be available to meet with the Nurses’ Bargaining Association at the bargaining table, and we are prepared to continue negotiations to address the issues that both parties believe are important.” With files from Hanna Hett https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-nurses-strike-notice Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:33:03 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-fan-festival-vancouver-canada-round-of-32-attendance-reactions Kenneth Chan Attendance at the free FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver on Sunday, June 28 did not break a daily record, but it was still highly significant and notable in more ways than one — especially given that it was generated by just one FIFA World Cup match scheduled across all three host countries for the entire day. That match was Canada vs. South Africa, which ultimately became a historic moment for the Canadian men’s national team. It also meant Canada and South Africa had the tournament’s entire global spotlight yesterday, with likely a much larger worldwide audience tuning in. For that reason, it was the only live match broadcast for the day at the fan festival at the PNE fairgrounds in Hastings Park. The site was a sea of red and white, with everyone there solely for Canada vs. South Africa. You might also like: - Canada wins do-or-die FIFA World Cup game in dramatic fashion - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win - Canada's FIFA World Cup hero fights back tears in emotional tribute to late parents - Who Canada will play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 - Everything you should know about Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival - FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver schedule of concerts and World Cup watch parties - The best way to get to FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver: TransLink's new very frequent, non-stop express bus connects SkyTrain to PNE - With 10 giant screens, free World Cup match viewing is everywhere at FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver — not just the amphitheatre On Sunday, the fan festival attracted 29,333 attendees through the fairgrounds gates, with the amphitheatre also reaching capacity. The fan festival has a maximum capacity of 25,000 people at any given time, including the 10,000-capacity amphitheatre. That kind of attendance figure has never been achieved at the fan festival on a day with just one live match broadcast. It was also the only day of the tournament so far with just one match played anywhere. Moreover, yesterday was one of the shortest operating days yet for the fan festival, with the site open for eight hours. By comparison, there were 19,839 attendees on Friday, June 12, when Canada played its tournament opener in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the same day as the United States opener against Paraguay. The first match held in Vancouver — Australia vs. Turkey — on Saturday, June 13, drew 31,481 attendees to the fan festival. That same day also featured Brazil vs. Morocco and Haiti vs. Scotland. The fan festival’s highest attendance to date remains Thursday, June 18, when 40,943 people attended on the day Canada played Qatar at BC Place Stadium. That day also included live screenings of Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mexico vs. South Korea. The next highest attendance day was Wednesday, June 24, when 40,550 people attended as Canada faced Switzerland in Vancouver, along with live match screenings of Scotland vs. Brazil and the Czech Republic vs. Mexico. Saturday, June 27, produced the fan festival’s third-highest attendance, with 36,507 people coming out for Panama vs. England, Colombia vs. Portugal, and Jordan vs. Argentina. This past Sunday, not only did the amphitheatre’s free standing-only general admission floor reach capacity before the match, but the overwhelming majority of the premium paid seats — which have been largely empty on many days — were also occupied. The open grassy area at the rear of the amphitheatre, where thousands more can watch the match, was also packed. There were also large and dense crowds at all other viewing areas across the PNE fairgrounds, including The Park, the other concert stage area; The Neighbourhood at the grassy knoll; and the small viewing areas at The Vineyard and The Backyard. In total, the fan festival has 10 giant video screens across the site, including three within the amphitheatre. The highly anticipated round of 32 match in Los Angeles was already a historic milestone for Canada’s men’s national soccer team. It became even more historic when Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal to send Canada into the round of 16 in Houston. Steam and streamer explosions accompanied the Canadian goal and erupted again at the end of the match, when Canada secured the victory. > CANADA SCORES IN STOPPAGE TIME! 1-0. 🇨🇦⚽🇿🇦 > > The ecstatic scene at FIFA World Cup Fan Festival Vancouver. #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #WeAreVancouver pic.twitter.com/UT9s3X7tyY > > — Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 28, 2026 > Stoppage time ends. 1-0 final. 🇨🇦⚽🇿🇦 CANADA IS GOING TO THE ROUND OF 16! > > Surreal atmosphere here at FIFA World Cup Fan Festival Vancouver at the PNE. #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #WeAreVancouver pic.twitter.com/vyjgJ1XkvX > > — Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 28, 2026 > Did it! > My work day is done. > 21 consecutive work days complete. > My office for the Canada-South Africa match. > The Backyard in the Italian Garden at Hastings Park .#FIFAWorldCup host city #Vancouver. https://t.co/RotWgCnpDD pic.twitter.com/OVCcFqtWZP > > — Stephen Braverman (@stephenbraverm1) June 28, 2026 >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Offside (@offside) >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Offside (@offside) The fan festival at the PNE will be closed on June 29 (Monday), June 30 (Tuesday), and Wednesday (July 1; Canada Day), reopening on July 2 (Thursday) — the same day BC Place Stadium hosts the round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria — and continuing through the entire weekend. The fan festival is only open on select days — for a total of 28 operating days throughout the 39-day tournament period — with opening and closing times varying each day based on match schedules across the 16 host cities. That means the fan festival is now halfway into its operating period, with a cumulative attendance of 334,581 over its first 14 operating days or an average of about 24,000 people per day. Thousands more watched Sunday’s historic Canada match from the pair of giant screens at Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver, which are part of TSN/CTV’s temporary Vancouver tournament broadcast studio setup, and at Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards on North Vancouver’s Lonsdale waterfront. Jack Poole Plaza reached full capacity during the live match broadcast, while Canada Soccer House reached capacity shortly before the match began. Tens of thousands of people then spilled onto the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone immediately after the match, turning the city centre into a massive post-game celebration. > how is canada not a football country? pic.twitter.com/KbysOy4EWU > > — toki (@tokifyi) June 28, 2026 > Granville Street breaks out into an impromptu mass O Canada singalong after Canada’s big win. 🇨🇦♥️⚽ > > What a scene in Downtown Vancouver amid a sea of red and white. #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #WeAreVancouver pic.twitter.com/LEymaVUE3u > > — Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 29, 2026 > What a celebration in downtown Vancouver. Granville Street is absolutely sizzling with Canada Fans. > > It’s a sea of red and white as far as the eye can see after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. pic.twitter.com/UHXHpqDCCB > > — Sarbraj Singh Kahlon (@sarbrajskahlon) June 28, 2026 You might also like: - Canada wins do-or-die FIFA World Cup game in dramatic fashion - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win - Canada's FIFA World Cup hero fights back tears in emotional tribute to late parents - Who Canada will play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 - Everything you should know about Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival - FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver schedule of concerts and World Cup watch parties - The best way to get to FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver: TransLink's new very frequent, non-stop express bus connects SkyTrain to PNE - With 10 giant screens, free World Cup match viewing is everywhere at FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver — not just the amphitheatre https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa-fan-festival-vancouver-canada-round-of-32-attendance-reactions Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:22:08 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/missing-richmond-boat-drowned Amir Ali Six missing people who were missing after a vessel sank near Richmond are now presumed drowned, according to Richmond RCMP. The six people went missing after a commercial charter vessel sank on Sunday. Ten people were aboard the vessel when it started to take on water near Roberts Bank at around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday. Another civilian vessel reported the incident, and a marine search and rescue operation was launched by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria (JRCCV), which suspended efforts to find the six missing people near Richmond on Sunday evening. “Despite extensive multi-agency search efforts conducted yesterday, four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned. The search has been suspended, and efforts have now shifted to recovery,” RCMP said in a release. “The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) has been engaged and will attend the area in the coming days to locate the capsized vessel using sonar. Their assessment of the conditions will determine whether a dive operation is feasible, or whether alternate resources, such as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV, aka underwater drone), may be required,” it added. RCMP said that the vessel sank in “very deep waters.” Four people survived the incident, although two remain in critical condition. RCMP said that a 26-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have been discharged from the hospital, while a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman remain critical. “Police are working closely with Transport Canada, the Transportation Safety Board and other partner agencies to support the investigation and coordinate next steps,” the RCMP added. An investigation is ongoing to determine what led to the boat sinking, to confirm the identities of the missing people, and to notify their next of kin. You might also like: - Six people missing after weekend boating incident near Richmond https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/missing-richmond-boat-drowned Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:16:56 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bruno-richmond-closes Marco Ovies After an approximate five-year run, Bruno in Richmond has announced it has permanently closed. “We’re truly grateful for every visit, every celebration, and every memory shared with us,” wrote the restaurant. “Thank you for your support and for making Bruno such a special place.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Bruno Restaurant (@bruno.yvr) Bruno was located inside Versante Hotel, which is situated just beside the Richmond Night Market’s current site. The 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant seated 130 people and was best known for its assortment of dishes featuring B.C. ingredients. The restaurant also shared that it hopes folks will continue to visit the team at its sister restaurant, Cask Whisky Vault, an intimate whisky lounge with Izakaya-inspired cuisine. However, the hotel has since shared that a new restaurant will soon be opening called Ova. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Versante Hotel (@versantehotelcanada) “A new chapter begins at Versante. Richmond’s next great dining destination is about to open its doors,” wrote the hotel. “Introducing Ova Restaurant & Bar @ovarichmond — where contemporary West Coast cuisine meets Italian inspiration, crafted with seasonal ingredients and served with our signature philosophy: Just Right.” You might also like: - Eggslut to open first Vancouver location this year - Beloved 18-year-old French bistro to officially reopen in Vancouver next week - Vancouver restaurant closes after over a decade of operation An exact opening date and menu for Ova has yet to be announced. Will you be checking out this new restaurant? Let us know in the comments. OVA RESTAURANT Address: 8499 Bridgeport Rd., Richmond Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bruno-richmond-closes Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:05:04 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-buy-tech-reward-students Sabrina Gamrot Summer is well underway, and that means it’ll be back-to-school season in no time. It’s a time for students to prepare for the upcoming academic year and get ready for everything that comes their way. This year, there is a first-of-its-kind collaboration that’s making student life much sweeter. Check out the BMO Student Chequing Account, where eligible students who open and fund an account can score up to $200 in tech rewards from Best Buy Canada. Ready to discover your student archetype? Consider the following for a stellar 2026 to 2027 academic year! THE JAVA JOE  Students who look to coffee as their study buddy of choice need to check out the innovative products from Nespresso. Fuel those late-night cram sessions with the Vert POP Deluxe Titan. The compact design makes it perfect for small spaces, while the six cup size range, from ristretto to cold brew, means you’ll be skipping the campus cafes entirely.  Add that barista-level of skill with the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother, where hot or cold milk foam is prepared with one touch and in just a minute.  THE DOCUMENTARIAN  Student life is full of memories, and if you’re often found behind the lens of a camera, we suggest getting to know the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera.  No manual adjustments here! This camera features flash controls and automated exposure for beautiful instant, film photos. Group shots are snapped with ease thanks to the analog-style self-timer, plus you can choose the exact angle you want with the adjustment accessory.  THE MASTER OF LOCKING IN Are you a student who needs zero distractions to complete a task? No screens, no distractions, just pure hard work? If so, check out the Sony WH-CH720N Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones. They feature ambient noise reduction so your thoughts can flow, and a 35-hour battery so you can work without disruption. These lightweight bad boys also have padded ear cups for long-lasting comfort and a built-in microphone with Bluetooth capability.  THE LIFE OF THE PARTY  If extracurriculars are taking up most of your social calendar, then a JBL Charge 6 Speaker is ready to be your next party trick. Crank the tunes with this XL-sized portable speaker and its AI Sound Booster for maximum acoustic performance and less distortion.  Don’t let the size fool you, the Charge 6 is incredibly durable with waterproof, rustproof, and drop-proof construction, all in a lightweight design.  THE TRACKER Do you keep track of every single detail in your life? Mid-term marks? GPA? Heart rate? Then say hello to the Google Fitbit Air! Around-the-clock training and personalized coaching help you monitor the metrics that matter the most. ---------------------------------------- Level up your back-to-school season with a BMO Student Chequing Account! Visit the BMO website to learn more and browse Best Buy tech rewards to see what you could score.  https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-buy-tech-reward-students Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:43:57 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-fan-loses-phone-failed-wave-attempt-fifa-world-cup Preston Hodgkinson One soccer fan got a bit too excited during Canada’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against South Africa on Sunday. The game took a while to get exciting, as Canada’s Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match at the 92nd minute in injury time. Canadians in L.A., however, were still finding ways to root for the national team and kept entertained throughout. It was a lively crowd that was chanting, dancing, and cheering. At one point, fans started doing the wave, and that is where disaster struck for one Canadian supporter trying to get in on the fun. As the broadcast cut away from the action on the pitch, cameras caught the moment a Canadian fan accidentally tossed her phone away while trying to join in on the wave. The dramatic scene saw the moment the phone left her hand and the realization on her face once she realized it was out of reach. > OH, NO 😅 > > A fan tries to join in on the wave and her phone goes flying.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/A8ZONjZzYj > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026   There has been no info on whether or not the Canadian fan was able to retrieve her phone, but at least she was able to celebrate a World Cup win for her country. Fans across the country went wild in celebration during Canada’s historic Round of 32 victory. Watch parties in both Vancouver and Toronto exploded as soon as Eustáquio’s goal found the back of the net. It was truly a sight to behold, as Canada has fully embraced the men’s national team for this World Cup run. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Curiocity Canada (@curiocitycanada) The win advanced the Canadians into the Round of 16 for the first time in World Cup history. They will play either Morocco or the Netherlands in Houston this Saturday, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals of the tournament. You might also like: - Canada's FIFA World Cup hero fights back tears in emotional tribute to late parents - Who Canada will play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-fan-loses-phone-failed-wave-attempt-fifa-world-cup Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:42:18 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-residents-green-program-save-energy-bills Amir Ali The federal government has announced the relaunch of the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, and it is touting some potentially large savings on energy bills for B.C. residents. Today, Tim Hodgson, the Canadian minister of energy and natural resources, along with Julie Dabrusin, minister of the environment, climate change, and nature, announced the expansion of the program. The expansion of the green homes program rolls it out to B.C. and several other provinces. Retrofits that are conducted through the program will allow participants to save at least $300, and at most around $1,700 in annual energy costs. The Canadian government says it will also help to reduce annual greenhouse emissions by around 1.5. tonnes. “Over $500 million in funding, $300 million of which is federal, will be directed to help over 35,000 low- and median-income households install heat pumps, better insulation, improved air sealing and other upgrades at no cost, which will reduce their energy bills and lower their household emissions,” Natural Resources Canada said in a statement. Organizations like BC Hydro and FortisBC will help deliver the program in B.C. “Through investments in energy efficiency and programs like Power Smart, we’re helping lower‑income customers reduce their energy use, improve comfort and make the transition to cleaner technologies like heat pumps more affordable,” said BC Hydro President and CEO Charlott Mitha. Some of the potential ways B.C. residents would be able to save money on their energy bills are through retrofits like installing high-efficiency electrical heat pumps or insulation upgrades for attics, exterior walls, and basements. Other ways the program can help folks save money are through the installation of smart or programmable thermostats or upgrades to ventilation. B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix says that switching to high-efficiency heat pumps is one of the most effective ways to lower emissions while reducing costs for people. The Canadian government says that over 96 per cent of emissions come from space and water heating, and that replacing fossil fuel heating systems can make a significant difference. “Those switching from oil heating to heat pumps can save over $1,300 and 2.8 tonnes of GHG emissions each year.” Homes that have been retrofitted are saving folks an average of $386 per year on energy bills. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team shared a post about the program on LinkedIn, reiterating that residents of Quebec, B.C., Nova Scotia, P.E.I., and Manitoba can retrofit their homes at no cost through the program. In response to his post, some, like residents of Ontario and Saskatchewan, complained about not being entitled to the benefit. B.C. is contributing $8 million to the program through CleanBC, BCHydro is contributing $100.5 million, and FortisBC is providing an additional $20.1 million. You can find out more on the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program website. You might also like: - Langley remains an attractive spot for affordable rent, for now - Metro Vancouver governance questioned as B.C. municipal spending jumps 94% in 14 years - 'Our peer cities have a LIT pass': Group pushes for low-income Metro Vancouver transit as fare hike looms https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-residents-green-program-save-energy-bills Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:22:04 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/eggslut-vancouver-2026 Marco Ovies Vancouver is home to plenty of great breakfast sandwiches, and now international chain Eggslut is looking to join the fray when it opens the doors to its first location in the city. Signs for the new outpost have gone up at 1136 Albeni St., steps away from other heavy-hitter restaurants like Din Tai Fung, Paris Baguette, Touk, and more. Founded in Los Angeles in 2011, the breakfast destination quickly became popular for its elevated take on classic breakfast sandwiches. Since then, it has expanded throughout the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia. “Eggslut started with a simple idea: take something familiar and make it exceptional,” said Andy Lee, co-owner of Eggslut, in a press release. “From a food truck in Los Angeles to a global following, we’ve stayed focused on quality, consistency, and intention.” “From day one, our focus has been on building Eggslut in Canada the right way — with a local-first mindset,” added Adam Flook, development lead at Westrich Hospitality. “We’ve partnered with Canadian suppliers, hired a Canadian team, and approached this as a long-term investment in the market. While the brand has global recognition, we’re delivering an authentic Eggslut experience that’s deeply rooted in the local community.” You might also like: - Beloved 18-year-old French bistro to officially reopen in Vancouver next week - Vancouver restaurant closes after over a decade of operation - 11 of the best things we ate in Vancouver this month An exact opening date for the new location has yet to be announced, but signage indicates that Vancouverites will be able to dig into these viral breakfast sandwiches this year. Be sure to check back here for more information soon. EGGSLUT VANCOUVER Address: 1136 Alberni St., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/eggslut-vancouver-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:15:52 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/google-class-action-canada-privacy Irish Mae Silvestre A Canadian law firm is currently investigating a possible class-action lawsuit against Google following a similar case and settlement in the U.S. On June 12, Consumer Law Group announced that it’s investigating a potential lawsuit against Google in Canada for allegedly surreptitiously recording private communications through the Google Assistant voice-recognition AI app. It further alleges that Google shared users’ personal information with third parties without their consent or knowledge. Google Assistant, Google’s voice-activated virtual assistant, is preinstalled on Google devices like its Home speakers, Pixel phones, and Nest Hub products. It’s also installed in smart devices, smart TVs, and compatible phones. It works by recording users’ vocal prompts and then responding according to information found online. CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT IN THE U.S. The Canadian investigation comes after Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., agreed to a US$68 million class-action settlement in the U.S. Google faced allegations that it recorded communications without users intentionally activating devices, thereby violating their rights to privacy as well as Google’s own privacy policies. The company has not admitted to any wrongdoing. Eligible class members include people who purchased a Google-made device in the U.S. between May 18, 2016, and March 19, 2026. The settlement also covers Google Assistant users whose conversations were recorded after the virtual assistant was unintentionally activated and whose recorded communications were shared with third parties, including contractors and advertisers. Claims in the U.S. are ongoing, with the amount depending on eligibility and how many valid claims are filed. However, class members could receive between US$2 and US$56. Canadians who want to keep up with the latest information in this proposed lawsuit can sign up online. Amazon also faces a class-action lawsuit in Canada due to its virtual assistant, Alexa. The lawsuit, which was filed in July 2025, alleges that the company “collected significantly more personal information about users than was disclosed” and that it retained that information indefinitely even after users tried to delete it. You might also like: - Popular brand of canned soup recalled across Canada - Life-changing weekend for Canadian who scored $40M Lotto Max jackpot - Canadian spot named among world's friendliest cities for customer service https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/google-class-action-canada-privacy Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:15:17 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beaches-open-swimming Daniel Chai The start of July is just around the corner, and those looking to welcome in the new month by taking the plunge at one of the many Vancouver beaches are in luck. The regional health authority currently has no advisories listed on its Public Beach Water Quality website. According to the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), this means that designated swimming areas around the city are once again suitable to splash in. You might also like: - 'Disappointing news': FIFA forces cancellation of Metro Vancouver World Cup street party - 'Electrical non-compliances' uncovered at B.C. water park where 12 children were injured - The largest private residential mega yacht on Earth has been spotted in B.C. Earlier this month, Vancouver Coastal Health warned swimmers not to go in the water at five local beaches due to high E. coli levels. At the time, two of the Vancouver beaches had more than four times the recommended limit for E. coli. The health authority says high levels of E. coli in the water increase the risk of swimmers developing gastrointestinal illnesses or getting skin and eye irritation. While all Vancouver beaches are currently cleared for swimming, Trout Lake Beach is under investigation due to having higher-than-expected sample results. However, taking a plunge is not restricted at the East Van beach at this time. According to Metro Vancouver, beach water quality is tested at least once a week from May through September. “Water samples are analyzed at Metro Vancouver’s Quality Control Laboratory, and results are sent to local health authorities and beach operators,” said the regional district online. “E.coli bacteria is an indicator of fecal contamination. Testing for E.coli is used to determine whether water is safe for swimming and other recreational activities.” VCH also posted that there are several possible causes for higher bacteria levels in local waters, including birds and animals, sewage overflows, and waste from boats. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beaches-open-swimming Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:05:52 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-bring-back-ian-cole Rob Williams The Vancouver Canucks are interested in an old face to help foster a new culture. Ian Cole is on their radar, with CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reporting that the Canucks are interested in signing the pending unrestricted free agent. The 37-year-old left-shot defenceman proved to be a valuable contributor over the past two seasons in Utah. Cole averaged 18:16 of ice time per game last season, while scoring 23 points (3-20-23) and registering a +16 plus-minus rating. “They’re looking for veteran defencemen,” Dhaliwal said on Monday’s edition of Donnie and Dhali. “I will not be surprised if the Canucks are very interested in UFA defenceman Ian Cole… Cole will be one of the leadership guys that the Canucks will check in on in free agency.” Dhaliwal adds that the Canucks are not going to give Pierre-Olivier Joseph a qualifying offer, which will make the 26-year-old a free agent. The Canucks currently have six NHL defencemen under contract for next season: Filip Hronek, Marcus Pettersson, Zeev Buium, Tom Willander, Elias Pettersson, and Victor Mancini. Just two of them, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson, have more than 100 games of NHL experience. Cole played just one season in Vancouver, in 2023-24, when the Canucks won the Pacific Division and made it to the second round of the playoffs. While he scored just 11 points that season, he proved to be reliable defensively at even strength and on the penalty kill — at least during the regular season. Cole struggled in the playoffs, albeit while playing hurt on his off-side. The Canucks can begin making offers to Cole or any other free agent at 9 a.m. PDT on July 1. You might also like: - Vancouver Canucks get Brendan Gallagher in trade with Montreal Canadiens - Canucks trade Nils Höglander to Nashville - Canucks rumoured to have interest in these three players https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-bring-back-ian-cole Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:49:35 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-cable-guy-vancouver-shoot Amir Ali The Cable Guy, an American comedy film from the mid-90s directed by Ben Stiller, is getting a reboot in TV form, but it’s missing something that made the original so memorable: Jim Carrey! Writers include Rob Rosell, who is known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Joe Piarulli and Luan Thomas, who are known for Cobra Kai. UBCP/ACTRA’s active production list states that North Vancouver is the home base for the pilot, and shooting begins in late July this year. Upon release in 1996, The Cable Guy was panned by critics. It was released right in the middle of a flurry of incredible releases starring Carrey, including The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Liar Liar, and The Truman Show. Compared to those other flicks, The Cable Guy didn’t land the same way for critics. It also wasn’t as big a box-office success as some of those other classic Carrey titles. In later years, sentiments surrounding the absurd dark comedy have changed, and it is considered a cult classic. Bee Movie star Matthew Broderick also had a co-starring role in the film, but Carrey’s unhinged performance was largely what made the movie shine. Aside from Carrey, the film also featured comedy icons like Jack Black, Owen Wilson, David Cross and Leslie Mann. Even Bob Odenkirk made a small appearance. The film was also ahead of its time in some of its themes, and even prophetic. Carrey’s character Chip once claims, “Soon every American home will integrate their television, phone, and computer.” The new Vancouver TV production of The Cable Guy is without the talents of Carrey or Broderick, but according to Deadline, stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. Deadline points out that the pilot serves as a reunion for Johnson and Wayans Jr., who were both part of the original New Girl cast. UBCP/ACTRA states that the Vancouver pilot shoot is scheduled to last just under two weeks, wrapping up in early August. There are a couple of other notable productions that have either recently gotten underway or will soon, including two from Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine. R.L Stine’s Afraid of Clowns and R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2, both classified as “New Media,” are scheduled to shoot in Vancouver in June and July. You might also like: - Retro Vancouver motel featured in upcoming hyped horror flick 'Backrooms' - B.C. filming locations for Avatar and other productions revealed - New Vancouver film studio launches in hopes of enticing more B.C. productions https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-cable-guy-vancouver-shoot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:17:31 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-josh-duhamel-filming-maple-ridge Daniel Chai Metro Vancouver’s film industry is buzzing with summer shoots, and Hollywood star Josh Duhamel is just the latest celebrity to fall in love with the region while filming. Duhamel is in Maple Ridge to film Runaway, a feature directed by James Clayton. In a recent Instagram video posted to his 2.5 million followers, the Transformers and Las Vegas star shared that he was sitting in the middle of a “beautiful park” outside of Maple Ridge. “So beautiful out here,” Duhamel said as he panned his smartphone camera around to show the greenery and trees. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) Maple Ridge is a popular filming destination for movies, TV shows, and more. The city describes itself online as a film-friendly community where “stunning landscapes meet urban convenience.” Projects that have filmed in Maple Ridge recently include Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures starring Sally Field and Dan Payne, Tracker starring Justin Hartley, and Air Bud Returns starring the most excellent basketball-playing dog of all time. According to Creative BC’s In Production List, Runaway is filming throughout Metro Vancouver until July 22. While Duhamel didn’t identify which Maple Ridge greenspace the cast and crew were working in, one comment identified the area as Allco Park. Alco Park is a 27-acre area, about half of which is developed. Visitors can enjoy picnic facilities, walking and equestrian trails, and scenic forested spots. Several fans left well-wishes and welcomes on Duhamel’s social media shoutout. “Nice for you to be here in our beautiful province of B.C. Enjoy,” wrote one person. “I used to live there,” added another. “They were always filming movies near my house.” “Please tell me you buried the AllSpark in a safe spot out there,” urged a third person, referring to Duhamel’s work in the Transformers film series. B.C. has been a popular spot for celebrities throughout the spring. Ruby Lake Resort on the Sunshine Coast shared a photo of Canadian music icon Joni Mitchell and Almost Famous writer and director Cameron Crowe. The resort wrote on social media that Mitchell and Crowe’s appearance was an “unexpected and beautiful surprise.” Four-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe, who was in town filming Time Out alongside Adam Sandler, was also spotted at the recent 20th annual Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. His appearance delighted the cast, crew, and audience at the Vancouver Playhouse. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-josh-duhamel-filming-maple-ridge Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:07:10 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/les-faux-bourgeois-vancouver-2026 Marco Ovies After temporarily closing for a quick refresh, the much-loved Fraserhood French bistro Les Faux Bourgeois is preparing to officially open its doors next week. In case you missed the news, the bistro is now being led by Gaia House, the team behind award-winning Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA. “We’re proud of what this refresh represents. It is not just a new look, but a continued commitment to building on what guests already loved about Les Faux Bourgeois,” said co-founders and brothers Petro and Yianni Kerasiotis of Gaia House. “From the kitchen to the floor, our team has poured love into every part of this place. July 8th is a celebration of the change, but also what came before. We can’t wait for everyone to experience this new chapter for Les Faux Bourgeois.” Leading the day-to-day operations is Georgio Yacoub (previously AnnaLena, ELEM, and Burdock and Co.), who is stepping in as general manager. But don’t worry, founder and owner Andreas Seppelt will continue to be involved as part of the front-of-house team. Co-chefs David Casses and Brent Thornton will be leading the kitchen, breathing new life into the bistro menu. Staples on the menu will remain (with a bit of a refresh), alongside some new additions. Expect fresh seafood and oysters from the raw bar, including bites like Torched Prawn with spicy Clamato dressing and King Salmon with wild herb sauce. Petits Plats will include returning favourites like Escargot en Cocotte and Tartare de Boeuf alongside new additions like Oeuf Mayonnaise with trout roe and white anchovy. As for Grand Plats, expect to find Steak Frites with sauce au poivre, Duck Bordelaise with pomme pavé, and Moules Frites in a bouillabaisse broth. Longtime fans of the restaurant will also be glad to hear that the French Onion Soup will be returning this winter as a seasonal dish. When it comes to desserts, Les Faux Bourgeois will be serving Beignets au Pommes with sortilège glaze and a Mousse au Chocolat with poached pear. The restaurant also shared that it is working on a late-night menu expected to launch later in July. Gaia House beverage director Dylan Riches will continue to oversee the cocktail and wine program with a selection of bistro-inspired creations like Elderflower Pastis, Truffle Martinis, and Bourguignon Highballs. “Les Faux Bourgeois is a Vancouver institution, and it’s incredible to see its legacy continue and mature,” added Yacoub. “We’ve got a great team. We’ve received wonderful feedback from guests who have tried some of our new menu items as features during our ‘soft opening’. We can’t wait to officially launch on July 8th and continue the momentum.” Les Faux Bourgeois has officially soft-opened with a select few new dishes already on the menu ahead of its official launch on July 8. LES FAUX BOURGEOIS Address: 663 E. 15th Ave., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/les-faux-bourgeois-vancouver-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/six-missing-richmond-boat Amir Ali Editor’s Note: Click here for the latest on this story. A search is underway after six people went missing when a charter boat sank off the coast of Richmond on Sunday morning. RCMP says that 10 people were aboard the vessel when it started to take on water near Roberts Bank at around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday. Another civilian vessel reported the incident, and a marine search and rescue operation was launched by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria (JRCCV). According to Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, JRCCV wound down its rescue efforts on Sunday at around 9 p.m. Several agencies were involved in the rescue operation, including the Canadian Coast Guard, the RCMP, and BC Ferries. > #ServiceNotice Canadian Coast Guard has requested assistance with a marine emergency. As a result, the 11:30 am sailing from #Tsawwassen – #DukePoint has been diverted and is currently helping with a rescue north of Tsawwassen. > > More info: https://t.co/2IjjH21sXy^sa > > — BC Ferries (@BCFerries) June 28, 2026 Search efforts included vessels and aircraft, including two RCMP boats and helicopters (including a Black Hawk) assisting. “In total, four people have been taken to hospital for medical treatment. Six people remain missing. The search for them remains ongoing,” BC RCMP said yesterday before JRCCV suspended efforts. No cause is known, and the circumstances surrounding the Richmond boat incident are under investigation. Kamscan, a Kamloops scanner, called the rescue efforts extensive and said that of the four people who were recovered, three had no life jackets. Some folks who were in the area have been sharing videos of search and rescue efforts online. Daily Hive has contacted BC RCMP and JRCCV for the latest, and whether search and rescue efforts will be resumed. You might also like: - Woman praised for bravery after violent stranger assault in Burnaby - Vancouver Tesla driver thanked by police after stolen vehicle incident - Climbers discover human remains at popular B.C. attraction https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/six-missing-richmond-boat Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:14:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/kosoo-cardero-vancouver Marco Ovies After an 11-year run, Kosoo Cardero has closed its doors. “Since opening our doors in 2015, we have had the privilege of serving our community, sharing countless meals, celebrations, and unforgettable memories with all of you. None of this would have been possible without your continued love and support,” wrote the restaurant on Instagram. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Kosoo Restaurant (@kosoo_restaurant) Kosoo is best known for its modern Korean offerings, including bibimbap, tteok-bokki, japchae, and more. The restaurant also operates a Korean BBQ-focused location in Coquitlam and another outpost in Robson, which the restaurant is encouraging folks to visit to enjoy their favourite dishes. “We look forward to welcoming you there with the same quality, care, and hospitality you’ve always known,” added the restaurant. You might also like: - We asked our readers where to get the best breakfast sandwich in Vancouver - 11 of the best things we ate in Vancouver this month - Top Vancouver chefs join forces with Bangkok restaurant Somsak for one-night-only collab Kosoo Cardero’s final day of operation was June 28. KOSOO CARDERO Address: 832 Cardero St., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/kosoo-cardero-vancouver Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:02:38 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-low-income-transit-pass Amir Ali As Daily Hive Urbanized reported this weekend, another TransLink fare hike faces Vancouver transit riders this Canada Day, and in the wake of the news, a transit-advocacy group is pushing for low-income options. Movement, a transit-advocacy group based in Vancouver, suggests that support for a low-income pass is growing, and that this city is one of the only major urban areas that doesn’t offer a discounted pass, adding, “Why not us?” Movement says cities like Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, and Seattle all have one. Toronto offers a fair pass discount program for folks between 20 and 64 years of age, who have an income below 75 per cent of the “Low-Income Measure After-Tax threshold.” With that pass, eligible transit riders can get over $30 off a monthly pass. Edmonton offers the Ride Transit Program. Seattle has the ORCA card, which significantly reduces fares. “Transit is a lifeline to services, community, and economic opportunity, and no one should be excluded from transit because they can’t afford it,” Movement says. Tonight, Langley City Council is scheduled to vote on a motion on a low-income transit pass. If the motion passes, council will direct Langley Mayor Nathan Pachal to write a letter to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation, requesting an expansion of the BC Bus Pass Program to include low-income households. Movement has also built a coalition of organizations in support of a low-income transit pass. The 50+ members of the coalition include the BC Nurses’ Union, Distro Disco, MoveUP, Vision Zero Vancouver, OneCity Vancouver, COPE Vancouver and many others. If the City of Langley motion passes, which was brought forward by Mayor Pachal, the city will join Vancouver on the list of municipalities that support a low-income pass. “We’re working with more cities that will be joining over the coming months,” Movement says. > Awesome to see @seanorr bringing forward this motion following @MovementYVR‘s advocacy for a low income transit pass! Write or speak to council (link in replies) and let them know how important it is to have access to affordable transit for everyone! pic.twitter.com/NhrUzkCG5S > > — Jam 🏒🫍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦 (@hoglandsko) May 28, 2026 If you want to get involved, Movement is organizing a rally outside of Metrotown SkyTrain Station on Canada Day at noon, and it’s promising “rousing speeches” and stories of how a low-income transit pass would make a difference. “All of our peer cities have a LIT pass, and it’s time for us to join them. How can we expect someone to get out of poverty if they can’t access employment, education, or even family supports? The more you think about it, the more you realise that transportation access is as essential to human wellbeing as food and shelter.” One way transit in Metro Vancouver has become more affordable in recent years is the move to make transit free for kids 12 and under, which it has been since 2021. You might also like: - 'A lifestyle that no Canadian city can touch': Vancouverites share what's 'easy' about living in the city - Independent findings on troubled $3.9-billion North Shore sewage treatment plant due in early 2027 - Free public transit for kids in BC will begin in September 2021 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-low-income-transit-pass Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:49:43 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-forecast-canada-day-rain-sun Daniel Chai The Vancouver weather forecast for the last week of June is starting off turbulent, and you may need to bring an umbrella if you were hoping to see some fireworks on Canada Day. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is calling for daytime highs of 20°C on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30. However, temperatures will drop on Wednesday for the stat holiday, and dip even lower on Thursday to 17°C for the start of the new month. You might also like: - Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver for Canada Day - Hit Broadway musicals are coming to Vancouver's Stanley Park this summer - Over 20 FREE and cheap things to do in Vancouver this summer “We’re in an unsettled pattern,” ECCC meteorologist Brian Proctor explained to Daily Hive. “The current ridge isn’t strong, so we’re seeing some impulses drift in from off the Pacific. “It will be a mainly cloudy week, though [we] may see some sun break through in the afternoons. However, temperatures will be just below seasonal for the last week of June.” Proctor also warned that there may be some showers on Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. So make sure to check the Vancouver weather forecast in case you need something waterproof while making plans for Canada Day events around the region. The latest forecast indicates that the Metro Vancouver UV index will hit 7 on Monday and Tuesday, so make sure to put on some sunscreen or cover up even with the overcast skies. Daytime highs are forecast to start creeping back up from Friday to Sunday, with the first weekend of July reaching up to 24°C. Overnight lows will reach just 11°C on several days as well. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do around Vancouver, no matter the temperature, we’ve got you covered this week. Get closer to summer with these 20 great events happening from June 29 to July 5, including FVDED in the Park, Canada Together at Canada Place, and more. Want to stay on top of all things Vancouver? Follow us on X https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-forecast-canada-day-rain-sun Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:57 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/recall-canada-amys-lentil-soup Irish Mae Silvestre Canadians may want to check their pantries, as a popular canned soup brand is part of a nationwide recall. On Friday, June 26, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall of canned soup produced by the company Amy’s Kitchen LLC due to microbial contamination. However, the agency notes that the issue is classified as “non-harmful,” meaning the risk to health is considered low. “Amy’s brand Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) recalled due to container integrity defects and spoilage,” reads the CFIA statement. The recall applies specifically to the 398-millilitre can with the universal product code 0 42272 90583 6, lot number 60D0924, and a best-before date of April 2027. Consumers who may have purchased the recalled product are advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute it. Amy’s Kitchen is an American company based in California that produces organic food, as well as gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. The CFIA has categorized the recall as a class three, which means that there is a low risk that consuming the produce may result in undesirable health problems. While class three recalls are not considered urgent from a safety standpoint, as they do not pose a health risk, they are applied to food products that do not meet regulatory standards or quality requirements. According to the agency’s website, most food recalls in Canada are voluntary, which means that they’re carried out by manufacturers with oversight from the CFIA. Recent recalls have also included several types of Salem Foods spices as a result of undeclared ingredients, as well as packages of Ola Ola pounded yams, which are being pulled from shelves because they contain undeclared milk. However, some food recalls can be linked to more serious health risks. In 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced an outbreak of listeria infections linked to plant-based refrigerated beverages. The outbreak resulted in three deaths, 20 reported illnesses, and 15 hospitalizations. Eligible Canadians can now file a claim if they were affected. You might also like: - Kraft Dinner is launching another surprising mashup across Canada - Tim Hortons brings back popular sandwich with new frozen drinks - WestJet taps popular Canadian brewery for beer on its flights https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/recall-canada-amys-lentil-soup Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:52:25 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/salem-foods-spice-recall-canada Charlie Hart Several spices sold across Canada are being recalled due to undeclared allergens. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for various ground spices and spice blends from the brand Salem Foods, which may contain undeclared wheat, sesame, and mustard. Affected products include Salem Foods Cookies Spices, Ground Cardamom, and Spearmint. All product codes where wheat, sesame and mustard are not included on the label are impacted. CFIA health inspection results triggered the recall, and a thorough food safety investigation is now underway, which could see more products recalled. The agency is also verifying that the industry is removing the impacted spices from the market. So far, there have been no reported reactions associated with consuming the products. The CFIA has urged Canadians to check the products and not to consume them if they are allergic or sensitive. Those with celiac disease or other gluten-related issues should also not use the products. Recalled products should be thrown out, or they can be returned to the store where they were purchased. You might also like: - Starbucks is dropping a brand-new line of summer beverages across Canada - World-renowned burger spot to open its first Canadian drive-thru location - Kraft Dinner is launching another surprising mashup across Canada https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/salem-foods-spice-recall-canada Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:42:27 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-brendan-gallagher-trade-montreal-canadiens Rob Williams The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Brendan Gallagher in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens. Gallagher is entering the final year of a six-year contract, carrying a $6.5-million cap hit. The Canadiens are retaining 50 per cent of that in the trade, meaning he’ll cost the Canucks $3.25 million. Gallagher is leaving Montreal after 14 seasons with the Canadiens. In return, the Canadiens are getting “future considerations.” “Brendan is a quality individual and a very good hockey player,” said Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson. “We love the way he competes and leads by example. Bringing in veterans like Brendan will help us set the standard for our younger guys to follow. We are excited to add someone who has ties to the Lower Mainland, wants to be here with the Canucks, and knows firsthand how passionate and knowledgeable our hockey market is in Vancouver. This is an important acquisition for our hockey club.” The 5-foot-9 right winger, who grew up in Tsawwassen and played his junior hockey with the Vancouver Giants, didn’t hide his desire to come home after last season. “That would be good for me and my family,” Gallagher admitted in an interview on Donnie and Dhali last week. “Obviously, my wife is pregnant right now. By the time next season starts, we’re going to have two little ones under two, so having family around is something that I have to think about when making this decision.” Gallagher is a player that we identified as a fit with the Canucks over a month ago, given the new management’s desire to improve the team’s culture. The veteran winger is a leader with a relentless work ethic who is beloved by his teammates. And it sounds like Vancouver was a preferred destination. Gallagher will be looking to prove he can still be a meaningful contributor at the NHL level, telling reporters in Montreal after the season, “There’s more in the tank.” The 34-year-old was a healthy scratch on multiple occasions during Montreal’s playoff run. He’s coming off what was statistically the worst year of his career, scoring just 23 points (7-16-23) in 77 games during the regular season, but is just one year removed from scoring 38 points (21-17-38) in 82 games. “I grew up in Vancouver, I know what that city is like when the team is winning and doing well,” Gallagher told Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor last week. “It’s such a special place, and for the majority of the last couple decades, that team has been a very good team. I know how special of a city it is.” This is the second trade of the day for new Canucks GM Ryan Johnson, who dealt Nils Höglander to the Nashville Predators earlier. You might also like: - Canucks trade Nils Höglander to Nashville - Vancouver Canucks rumoured to have interest in these three players - Canucks make a trade and pick 7 players on second day of NHL Draft https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-brendan-gallagher-trade-montreal-canadiens Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:08:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-trade-nils-hoglander-to-nashville Rob Williams Nils Höglander’s time with the Vancouver Canucks has come to an end after seven years with the franchise. New general manager Ryan Johnson has made his first trade, dealing Höglander to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2029 third-round draft pick. “We would like to thank Nils for his time in Vancouver, and we wish him the best with his new team Nashville,” said Johnson. “Picking up another draft pick is important for us as we continue to try and accumulate assets for our rebuild.” A second-round pick by the Canucks in 2019, Höglander looked like a steal in the years that followed. The Bocktrask, Sweden, native made his NHL debut at age 21, scoring 27 points in 56 games during the 2020-21 season. Then in 2023-24, the 5-foot-9 forward scored a career high in goals (24) and points (36). It’s been downhill ever since. Höglander’s goal production dropped from 24 in 2023-24 to eight in 2024-25, to two last season, albeit in just 38 games. Johnson appeared to foreshadow a deal like this on Thursday, when speaking to reporters at Rogers Arena. “I don’t want to just sit with the same group. I think by even small changes, you add a different energy and excitement,” he said. “Do I want to keep rolling it back with the same? Preferably not.” Höglander is entering the second year of a three-year contract that carries a $3-million cap hit. While that’s widely viewed as poor value given his production, the salary cap is rising, and there aren’t a lot of good options available in free agency this summer. “We are excited to add Nils Höglander to our mix,” said Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland. “He is a 25-year-old experienced winger who is known for his relentless, high-energy style of play, bringing a consistent motor to the lineup night after night. We believe the player can come in and have a key role.” This was the first of two trades made by the Canucks on Monday, as Brendan Gallagher is on his way to Vancouver. You might also like: - Vancouver Canucks get Brendan Gallagher in trade with Montreal Canadiens - Vancouver Canucks rumoured to have interest in these three players - Canucks make a trade and pick 7 players on second day of NHL Draft https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-trade-nils-hoglander-to-nashville Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:38 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-spending-metro-vancouver-governance Amir Ali A new report from the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) puts a spotlight on the alarming increase in municipal spending across B.C. BCBC used the analogy of a runaway train to make its point about spending last year. “Last year, we warned that municipal spending was beginning to resemble a runaway train,” said David Williams, vice-president of economics at BCBC. BCBC says municipal operating spending increased 94 per cent between 2010 and 2024. “This year’s report shows the train hasn’t slowed down. Instead, it’s speeding up, and British Columbians are paying the price through property tax increases that continue to outpace inflation and nearly every other province in Canada,” Williams said. The three biggest areas that saw spending increases were in housing, development services, and sewer services. In dollar figures, BCBC points out that municipalities accumulated an estimated $6.5 billion in excess spending between 2010 and 2024. That amounts to $1,280 per resident. With its report, BCBC has released some pretty staggering numbers regarding how the situation has impacted taxpayers and property owners. BCBC says taxes on owner-occupied housing have increased 110 per cent since 2010, compared to 62 per cent nationally. Of the 153 B.C. municipalities, 135 increased real operating spending faster than population growth. Operating spending in Metro Vancouver increased by 97 per cent in those 14 years, compared to 31 per cent population growth and 36 per cent inflation. Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at BCBC, acknowledges that population growth and inflation naturally increase the cost of delivering municipal services, but adds that there may be an efficiency problem. “The concern is that, in most municipalities, spending has consistently grown well beyond those pressures. Unless residents are receiving significantly better services, it’s reasonable to ask whether local governments are delivering those services as efficiently as they could.” BCBC’s report offers three recommendations: - Governments anchor municipal operating spending growth to population and inflation. - Re-establish provincial oversight of municipal and regional district spending - Re-evaluate Metro Vancouver’s governance and role BCBC has also released a municipal spending tool, which allows users to see how much their municipality has been spending compared to population growth. You might also like: - Affordable cities Vancouver residents would consider relocating to - You use its services every day, so why don't you know Metro Vancouver Regional District? - The surprising sign that B.C. residents' personal finances might be improving https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-spending-metro-vancouver-governance Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:44 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lotto-max-winner-june-26-2026 Irish Mae Silvestre The weekend got off to a life-changing start for one lucky Canadian who won the Lotto Max jackpot, becoming an instant multimillionaire. The Lotto Max draw took place on Friday, July 26, and the winning numbers were 05, 06, 16, 30, 33, 43, and 51, with bonus 35. Someone managed to match all seven numbers after buying a ticket in Quebec, and the winner will soon be taking home the top prize worth $40 million. There were no winners for the second prize worth $198,165.20, but 40 lottery players across Canada ended up splitting the third prize, and each one will receive $5,047.90. There were 40 MaxPlus prizes, each worth $100,000, and six people won. Three of the tickets were sold in Quebec, while the rest were sold in Ontario, Calgary, and Atlantic Canada. In B.C., no one won the $500,000 Lotto Max Extra Prize, and in Ontario, there were no winners for the $1-million Encore prize. Don Matheson of Lacombe, Alta., is the most recent Lotto Max jackpot winner, scoring a $15 million prize on June 5 after he started buying tickets just a month before. The next draw is on Tuesday, June 30, and the prize is worth $10 million. Another Quebec resident scored big over the weekend. On Saturday, June 27, the winner managed to win the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball prize worth $1 million after they matched the winning numbers 71583383-01. Although no one won the $5-million Classic Draw Prize, someone from B.C. did win the second prize worth $218,849.20 after buying their ticket online. A total of 58 people split the third prize, each winning $1,584.40. No one scored the $500,000 Lotto Max Extra Prize in B.C. or the $1-million Encore prize in Ontario. The last time someone scored the Gold Ball Jackpot was on Saturday, May 30, when they won $16 million. The next Lotto 6/49 draw is on Wednesday, July 1, and the jackpot has now climbed to $22 million. All forms of gambling, including the lottery, involve risk and outcomes are based on chance. Individuals are strongly advised to gamble responsibly. If you are experiencing any signs of gambling-related issues, check out these resources. You might also like: - Canadian’s forgotten lottery ticket turned out to be key to early retirement - Canadian spot named among world's friendliest cities for customer service - RBC pays penalty after over 200K Canadians affected by 'inaccurate' credit card statements https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lotto-max-winner-june-26-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:23:21 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-fifa-world-cup-hero-tribute-parents Adam Laskaris Stephen Eustáquio lifted Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the Round of 32, scoring a second-half stoppage time winner for the biggest victory in the program’s history. In his post-match interview, TSN’s Matthew Scianitti asked Eustáquio about his late mother Esmeralda and father Armando, who passed away in 2023 and 2024 after brain cancer and a heart attack. “Everything I do is for my family, for my parents, for my my girlfriend, for my daughter, for my brother, for my friends back home, for all of you,” Eustáquio told TSN after the match, while fighting back tears. “We really wanted to give this win to all the Canadians, and we just kept believing, we kept pushing. I don’t think we could have imagined it any other way,” Eustáquio added. “Maybe Steph is the most deserving to ⁠have a moment like that. So I’m really happy for him, and I think from somewhere his parents are looking down, and they saw that,” Canada head coach Jesse Marsch told reporters post-match in the press conference. “I couldn’t think of a more deserving human being in a group of incredible human beings… it was good to see him in that moment… and thinking about how to strike the ball in a way to give it the best chance to go in.” Marsch also gave a shoutout to his goalscorer’s brother, Mauro, who is the head coach of Canadian Premier League club Inter Toronto FC. “We really wanted to give this win to to all the Canadians. We just kept believing. We kept pushing and I think we couldn’t have imagined it any other way. I think it was an amazing goal. But when I shot, I felt that everybody shot with me,” Eustáquio also said. WHEN DOES CANADA PLAY NEXT IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP? Canada is set to face the winner of Netherlands-Morocco, who face off Monday night at 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT. Canada’s match against one of those two teams will start at 1 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PDT on Saturday, July 4, taking place in Houston. You might also like: - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win - Canada wins do-or-die FIFA World Cup game in dramatic fashion https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-fifa-world-cup-hero-tribute-parents Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:39:09 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/who-canada-will-play-in-fifa-world-cup-round-of-16 Adam Laskaris The Canadian men’s national soccer team are heading into historic territory at the FIFA World Cup. After a Round of 32 win on Sunday — their first ever knockout win at a men’s FIFA World Cup — Canada is just four wins away from winning it all. A long shot? Sure, of course, but they’re still one step further than they’ve ever been before. Next Saturday, they’ll be taking on one of two teams with a bit of history of success in recent editions of this tournament, as Canada once again step into the biggest game in program history. WHO, WHERE, AND WHEN ARE CANADA PLAYING NEXT? Canada is set to face the winner of Netherlands-Morocco, who face off Monday night at 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT. Canada’s match against one of those two teams will start at 1 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PDT on Saturday, July 4, taking place in Houston. Netherlands has historically been a soccer powerhouse just short of the sport’s biggest prize, having finished three-time FIFA World Cup runners-up including most recently in 2010. Morocco, meanwhile, were in Canada’s group in the 2022 edition of the tournament, beating them 2-1 en route to a run all the way to the semifinal, their best-ever finish at the tournament. Both teams have picked up two wins and a draw so far in the tournament, with Netherlands topping Group F while Morocco finished second in Group C behind Brazil due to goal difference. TSN1 and TSN4 are both currently scheduled to show the next Canada game. Additionally, both CTV and Crave also have access to broadcast and stream it in Canada should you have access to either of those. HOW DID CANADA MAKE THE FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16? The host country secured its place in the knockout rounds with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina before a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar for their first-ever FIFA World Cup win. Though Canada lost 2-1 against Switzerland in their final group stage match, their two previous results proved enough to earn them second place. Canada came through with a 1-0 victory on Sunday over South Africa in Los Angeles to secure their spot in the final 16 teams left in the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup. Midfielder Stephen Eustáquio provided the winning goal, coming through with a strike in the 92nd minute to lift Canada to the historic win. “You never crossed the heat. You went after it, played at the point. Moment after moment, you are Canadian heroes,” Canada coach Jesse Marsch told the team in a memorable post-game speech. You might also like: - Canada wins do-or-die FIFA World Cup game in dramatic fashion - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch gave epic speech after historic FIFA World Cup win https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/who-canada-will-play-in-fifa-world-cup-round-of-16 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:23:05 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-coach-marsch-epic-speech-fifa-world-cup-victory Preston Hodgkinson The Canadians are moving on to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, and nobody was more hyped than head coach Jesse Marsch. It’s been a long time coming for the Canadian program to get to this point, and they will now have a chance to continue their historic World Cup run after defeating South Africa in their Round of 32 match on Sunday.  Stephen Eustáquio notched the game-winner late into Canada’s victory over South Africa, sending the country into celebration from coast-to-coast. The Canadian bench was also thrown into ecstasy, with Marsch being at the centre of the celebration.  The veteran coach delivered an amazing speech to his players following the victory that would make most Canadians run through a wall. “You guys are Canadian heroes,” Marsch said in a passionate speech on the pitch. “You should be so proud of who you are, you should be so proud of this game. “You never crossed the heat. You went after it, played at the point. Moment after moment, you are Canadian heroes.” > "You are Canadian heroes!" > > Jesse Marsch gives a heartfelt speech to the #CANMNT after their historic win.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/n4bYk3Eqjp > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026   The 52-year-old coach may be American-born, but he has been all-in for Canada since being hired by the national team in 2024. His passion for the game has been on display during this World Cup, with some of his sideline reactions going viral on social media. He didn’t disappoint with his reaction to Eustáquio’s electric game-winning, showing off some pure emotion. It’s clear that Marsch knows just how big this moment is for the country.  “It’s the hard work from these guys, the character of them, they’re Canadian heroes,” Marsch said after the match. “That’s what I told them at the end. They’re now Canadian heroes. I’m so happy for them.” > Jesse Marsch couldn’t contain himself after Stephen Eustáquio sent Canada to the Round of 16! 🤣🇨🇦 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ucHoYB1Cht > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 There is no doubt that Marsch will cement himself as the most successful coach in Canadian men’s soccer history. He has led Canada to its best World Cup result and is now just one victory away from advancing to the quarter-finals. The next challenge will be their biggest one yet, as they will now face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Houston. You might also like: - Canada wins do-or-die FIFA World Cup game in dramatic fashion - Who Canada would play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 if they beat South Africa - Don't expect an apology from fibbing Canada coach Jesse Marsch https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-coach-marsch-epic-speech-fifa-world-cup-victory Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:59:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-advances-fifa-world-cup-dramatic-victory Preston Hodgkinson Canada will live to fight another day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadians took Los Angeles by storm on Sunday, defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32. It’s a historic victory, giving Canada its second-ever men’s World Cup win, and its first in the knockout stages. They’ll play in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Houston. Stephen Eustáquio was the hero for Canada, scoring a dramatic late goal in injury time to secure the victory over South Africa. “Everything I do is for my family,”  said an emotional Eustáquio after the match. “I do it for parents, for my girlfriend, for my daughter, for my brother, for my friends back home, for all of them.”  > CANADA HAS SCORED IN ADDED TIME! 🇨🇦 > > Stephen Eustáquio finds the back of the net to send Canada into jubilation!#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/F0Bt0xfCAC > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 It was a scoreless first half that saw Canada and South Africa trade chances. The best look came from a late Canadian corner-kick at the 43rd minute that caused chaos in the South African box, where both Moïse Bombito and Tajon Buchanan were denied on chances. Before that, it was Derek Cornelius who nearly scored for Canada at the 21st minute, but could not get enough on a header. > A mad scramble in the South Africa box has Canada come incredibly close but Ronwen Williams keeps it out.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/uDOejF6N6r > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 The chess match continued into the second half, as both sides battled to open the scoring. Canada had a fantastic chance as Tani Oluwaseyi won a race to the ball, but couldn’t beat South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Jonathan David was then thwarted on the rebound. > Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David get a HUGE chance but South Africa keeps it out.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/llnOCGoXWe > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 Alphonso Davies made his long-awaited return to the pitch, coming on for Buchanan in the 74th minute. While he didn’t seem to have his trademark speed, the match turned in Canada’s favour after he stepped onto the pitch. “They’re Canadian heroes, that’s what I told them at the end,” said Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch after the match. “They’re now Canadian heroes. I’m so happy for them.” > Jesse Marsch speaks on how he feels following Canada's historic win over South Africa.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/gSapVIxUny > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 It’s been a historic run for Canada at this year’s World Cup, which now has victories over South Africa and Qatar, a draw to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a loss to Switzerland. They are hoping to keep the good times going further into the knockout stages, but they will be up against their biggest challenge yet. Canada will face the winner of the Netherlands and Morocco in the Round of 16. That match will start at 1 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PDT on July 4. You might also like: - Here's who is playing in Vancouver for FIFA World Cup Round of 32 - Canada fans race to L.A. for FIFA World Cup but flights are outrageously expensive - Who Canada would play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 if they beat South Africa https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-advances-fifa-world-cup-dramatic-victory Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:13 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-june-29-july-5 Daniel Chai July has arrived in Vancouver, so let’s make the most of it by finding some great things to do around the city. From Canada Day fireworks to A$AP Rocky and more – here are 20 great events to keep you busy this week in Metro Vancouver. Be sure to view our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town. To stay up to date on everything happening in Metro Vancouver, B.C., and beyond, sign up for our newsletters. CANADA TOGETHER AT CANADA PLACE What: One of the largest July 1 celebrations in the country is returning to Vancouver this summer. Head to Canada Place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of festivities, great food, family fun, and performances. Don’t miss out on the CN Family Zone, Indigenous Marketplace, Expo 86 exhibit, a mascot dance-off, as well as incredible performances from Rebecca Sichon, The Matinee, The Strumbellas, and many more. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets Admission: Free You might also like: - Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver for Canada Day - Over 20 FREE and cheap things to do in Vancouver this summer - Two '80s rock legends join forces for huge Vancouver concert this fall PITCHSIDE PATIO AT BENTALL CENTRE What: Bentall Centre is bringing the excitement of international soccer to downtown Vancouver with Pitchside Patio, a free outdoor viewing party on select dates from June 11 through July 15. Guests at the Dunsmuir Patio can watch featured tournament matches on a 12-foot outdoor screen with sound on while enjoying lounge seating, turf viewing areas, food features, and a licensed bar by FUNK Coffee Bar. With over 20 matches scheduled throughout the tournament, Pitchside Patio offers a lively community gathering space for fans to celebrate the world’s biggest soccer moments together. When: Select dates from June 11 to July 15, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., varying based on match schedule Where: Pitchside Patio – 1025 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver Tickets: Free, reserve seats online CANDLELIGHT OPEN AIR: COLDPLAY VS. IMAGINE DRAGONS AT GROUSE MOUNTAIN What: An outdoor candlelight concert is coming to Grouse Mountain for two dates this summer. The highly anticipated show will be put on by Fever, with the live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring hits from both Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. Get ready to hear timeless songs like “Clocks” and “Thunder” performed by a string quartet. Tickets include the gondola trip and mountain admission anytime after 4 p.m. Additional add-ons are also available. When: Friday, July 3 and Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. Where: Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver Cost: Various; purchase online HARRISON LAKE INFLATABLE WATERPARK What: Harrison Lake Inflatable Water Park has reopened for the new season, and be prepared to get wet during your visit. Harrison Watersports’ giant attraction not only has an epic floating obstacle course/playground on the lake, but you can also rent bumper boats and Sea-Doos for the ultimate lake trip. There’s a “Wipeout Style” obstacle course, with swings, teeter-totters, hamster balls, monkey bars, and the popular Blob. When: Open daily until Sept. 6, 2026 Where: 100 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs Tickets: Available online from $39.99. Book online SURREY CANADA DAY What: The City of Surrey’s annual Canada Day celebration will take place at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale on Wednesday, July 1. The free, all-ages celebration features interactive activities, vendors and food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show. The incredible lineup of events at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre includes headliner Josh Ross, the first male Canadian country artist in nearly three decades to reach number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre – 17728 64th Ave., Surrey Admission: Free GAME DAY HAPPENINGS AT VANCOUVER MARRIOTT PINNACLE DOWNTOWN What: The Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown’s Game Day Happenings highlight an elevated experience during the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring special food and beverage offerings, themed cocktails, exclusive dining features like the Chef’s Burger & Brew for $22, and a fan zone in the lobby. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with curated menus, extended happy hour, and convenient access to match-day excitement, along with a Match Day Package that includes champagne, breakfast for two, and added touches designed to elevate the game-day experience, with options to reserve in advance for the best experience. When: Now available until end of FIFA World Cup 2026. Where: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown – 1128 West Hastings St., Vancouver Cost: Happy Hour pricing varies. Chef’s Burger & Brew – $22. Match Day Package – room rate based on date & room type chosen. More info online WEST VANCOUVER FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK What: West Vancouver Community Arts Council hosts a free self-guided art walk of the Ambleside and Dundarave neighbourhoods. Explore the local galleries and public art while celebrating local artists. When: June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, and Sept. 3, 2026 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Various locations. See the map online Cost: Free WHISTLER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES What: Summertime was made for outdoor concerts, and Whistler is offering a stunning backdrop for both artists and music lovers this year. The Whistler Summer Concert Series returns to Whistler Olympic Plaza from July to September, with 13 nights of free live music, 11 outdoor movie screenings, and more. Headlining acts include the Steven Page Trio, The Trews, Skiitour, and more. When: Various dates in July and August 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. (live DJ sets) and 7:30 p.m. (headlining sets). Movies start at 8 p.m. Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza – 4365 Blackcomb Way, Whistler Cost: Free CANADA DAY STREETFEST ON CENTRAL IN BURNABY What: Canada Day in Burnaby will be filled with fun events and activities to commemorate the occasion, including Edmonds Plaza and Park and Burnaby Village Museum throughout the day. To cap off the festivities, there will also be fireworks in Central Park. StreetFest on Central will offer a family zone at Civic Square, all-ages activities along Central Boulevard, food vendors, a beer garden, and free live performances in Central Park. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m (StreetFest on Central); Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Where: Civic Square, Central Boulevard, and Central Park Admission: Free PROLINE HOUSE POP-UP AT BUTCHER & BULLOCK What: The PROLINE House Pop-Up at Butcher and Bullock is the place to get the games, where you can have the ultimate soccer experience. Pop-up dates above will have over $15,000 in giveaways each day, with PROLINE swag bags given out to the first 100 people, and each day will have a grand prize package worth over $1,000. To get in on the action – make a reservation for pop-up event days – for every $5 bet placed you’ll receive a ballot into the grand prize giveaway and enjoy the game. That’s not all, there will be a number of other activation components and ways to win great items like PROLINE Swag, Team Canada Jerseys, balls, scarves, and more while watching all the action on the new 17-foot big screen TV, with fans and rivals alike. When: Multiple dates: June 12, 13, 18, 21, 24, 26, and July 2 and 7, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Butcher & Bullock – 911 W. Pender St., Vancouver Cost: Free, reservations online A$AP ROCKY What: American rapper, record producer, actor and fashion designer A$AP Rocky is bringing his talent to Vancouver and will be performing live on Canada Day. Live Nation announced the artist’s tour on Tuesday, which will see him performing all over the globe with 42 dates, including several Canadian stops. A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, will be performing live at Rogers Arena on July 1. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 8:30 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets for sale online THEATRE UNDER THE STARS What: A longtime Vancouver theatre tradition returns to Stanley Park with a pair of iconic Broadway musicals. Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)’s 2026 season, its 86th year at the Malkin Bowl, will feature Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Get swept up in the magic this summer. When: July 3 to Aug. 22, 2026 (Performances alternate evenings) Time: 8 p.m., except on special event nights, which start at 7 p.m. Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park – 610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online CANADA DAY BY THE BAY What: Head to the annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration at Memorial Park and West Beach in White Rock and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day. There will be live music, a kids’ zone, a vendor marketplace, and a fireworks finale at 10:15 p.m. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Where: Memorial Park and West Beach, White Rock Admission: Free GRAZE: THE MINI PRODUCE POP-UP What: Pick up fresh, local produce every week at Graze: The Mini Produce Pop-Up every Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. Admission is free to the South Granville event, and no tickets are needed to browse the local vendor stands.  When: Every Thursday until Sept. 24, 2026 Time: 12 to 6 p.m. Where: South Granville Plaza West (W. 13th Ave) until July 2; South Granville Plaza East (W 14th Ave) starting July 9 Admission: Free VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL What: The Vancouver International Jazz Festival‘s extensive lineup for its 41st anniversary event runs from June 19 to July 5. There will be more than 175 performances and events, including dozens of free shows with diverse programming on stages throughout the city. When: Now until July 5, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various venues across Vancouver Tickets: Free and ticketed events LMG SUMMER COMEDY COMPETITION What: Cheer on your favourite local comedian this summer during the LMG Summer Comedy Competition until Friday, July 31. Comedians will face off for the chance of winning the top prize of $1,500 and the all-important bragging rights. When: Various dates until Friday, July 31, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 110 Water St., Vancouver Tickets: Various costs, purchase online PLAYLAND 2026 What: There are over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park, ranging from family-fun rides to extreme, heart-racing attractions. Prepare yourself for the sky-high Atmosfear, the timeless Wooden Roller Coaster, and of course, The Beast — the massive pendulum that stands 12 storeys tall and swings at speeds of 90 km/h. Playland Unlocked on opening weekend will welcome visitors with live DJs, special games and a chance to win prizes. This year also marks the return of Playland Nights, a partnership between PNE and Feaster. When: Select dates until Aug. 21, 2026 Time: Weekends in June from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday through Sunday in July and August from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Extended evening hours on select nights. Where: Playland — 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver Cost: Various prices, season and single-day passes are on sale now. Purchase online FVDED IN THE PARK What: Presented by Blueprint and Live Nation Canada, the annual event draws 45,000 attendees and features top names across multiple genres – from hip-hop and rap to R&B, electronic, pop and more. The lineup of acts coming to FVDED in the Park includes Fisher, Dom Dolla, Disco Lines and more. When: Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, 2026 Where: Holland Park, Surrey Tickets: Two-day general admission, GA+, and VIP tickets for sale online GUZHENG & TEA What: Guzheng artist Barret Bai is filling Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden with his mastery of the 21-string instrument Guzheng. Enjoy a cup of garden-blend jasmine tea and take in the traditional Chinese music with the beautiful garden backdrop. When: Every Sunday Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Where: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden — 578 Carrall St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online STANLEY PARK MINI GOLF What: City of Vancouver has opened a temporary 18-hole mini golf experience in Stanley Park, starting on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. The new attraction is expected to last until the fall. Go on a golf adventure through a whimsical mini-golf wonderland created with an artful take on geometric patterns. All ages are welcome to come take a swing. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, until the fall Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sunday through Wednesday) and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Thursday through Saturday) Where: 690 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Cost: $16 to $18 plus tax for nine holes, and $23 to $25 for 18 holes. An 18-hole family package for two adults and two children, or one adult and three children, for $90 plus tax, is also available. Children under three can play for free. Book online Plus here’s an event happening next week that you need to get on your radar! CARNAVAL DEL SOL 2026 What: Carnaval del Sol 2026 returns to Vancouver’s Jonathan Rogers Park from July 10 to 12 as the Pacific Northwest’s largest Latin American festival. Carnaval del Sol 2026 brings together more than 350 artists for three days of live music, dance, food, fútbol and cultural celebration. Highlights include a Latin American parade, diverse food offerings, family activities, and themed plazas for art, wellness and community experiences. When: July 10 to 12, 2026 Time: 5:30 to 11 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday) Where: Jonathan Rogers Park 0 110 W 7th Ave., Vancouver Cost: One Day General Admission starts at $15 — Available here. Entrance is FREE for children under 12 and seniors 65+. Opening Night Concert tickets are also available separately for $60 in advance, or $75 at the door. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-june-29-july-5 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:00:47 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-residents-share-easy-living-here Hanna Hett Many Vancouverites are aware of the challenges of living in the city, especially when it comes to housing and cost of living. Even with rent prices dropping, they remain pricey, with the average asking rent for a one-bedroom $2,385 per month and a two-bedroom $3,330 per month. Further, Desjardins reported that home ownership is reaching “impossibly unaffordable” levels. Another report found that over one-third of B.C. residents earn less than a living wage. On a Reddit post, someone acknowledged that they “hear a lot about Vancouver being a difficult place to do many things.” Not only did they say “it’s hard to find a decent place in Vancouver,” but they also pointed out a number of things they hear that are difficult, like making friends, dating, getting a job, paying bills, and solving the unhoused and drug crisis in the city. But they wanted to know: “Is there anything that’s relatively easy to do in Vancouver?” And according to Redditors, yes, there are. Many people commented on the city’s access to the outdoors. “You can ride the bus to access legit wilderness,” said one person. “A lot is not cheap, but walking in the woods is almost always good value.” Someone added that you can find “little pockets of woods in ravines or parks in tons of places all throughout the Lower Mainland,” not only in mountain ranges. People also spoke highly of how easy it is to get around the city, either by biking, transit, or car share, and thus not needing to own a car. “Our transit system is very good for our population and volume of riders, especially for North America,” someone wrote. (According to a 2023 global ranking of public transit systems, it is the fourth best in North America.) A few people added to that, pointing out how fast it is to take the SkyTrain from the Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver. A number of Reddit users raved about Vancouver’s dining scene, saying it has “great food.” People also commented on the city’s good coffee, craft beer, and even its produce. Spotting whales came up as another thing that is easy to do. And a few had very specific ideas of what’s easy, like walking on the beach in February, growing plants on your balcony, and taking a drop-in dance class. “Vancouver offers a lifestyle that no Canadian city can touch,” one person said. What are some of the things you find easy to do in Vancouver? Let us know in the comments!  You might also like: - Spike in Vancouver whale sightings a sign of the 'new normal' - B.C. leads Canada in rent decreases as Vancouver market hits milestone - Canada fans race to L.A. for FIFA World Cup but flights are outrageously expensive https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-residents-share-easy-living-here Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:30 GMT