https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ Latest articles from Daily Hive Vancouver en-us © 2026 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:47:13 GMT jsonfeed-to-rss 3.0.8 (https://github.com/bcomnes/jsonfeed-to-rss#readme) http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/questions-cpa-designation-vancouver Katy Brennan A career change doesn’t get much bigger than this. Before moving to Vancouver from Japan, Yoko Ozaki spent over a decade in the Japanese military working as an officer supporting aircraft operations for high-profile government and royal passengers. Fast forward to today, and she’s a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) working in audit at PwC Canada’s Vancouver office. Her journey is a reminder that there’s no single route to a CPA designation, and it’s a path that can provide exciting opportunities — some of which you may not have even imagined. If you’re interested in a career in the CPA world, you can do it too, no matter what your story is. We caught up with Yoko to answer some of the most common questions people have about becoming a CPA. Q: Firstly, can you tell us a bit about yourself? A: Hi, I’m Yoko. Before I moved to Canada, I worked in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for 12 years as an officer, and my previous world was all about aircraft operation and transporting Japanese VIPs such as the prime minister and the royal family members on government aircraft. I moved to Vancouver in 2017 and started a completely new chapter of my life. Now I work as a senior assurance associate with PwC and I recently got my CPA designation in Canada. Q: What made you decide to enroll in the CPA program? A: Honestly, accounting was never part of my original plan. After I moved to Canada, I made new friends, and someone who I met through social media suggested that I consider accounting and becoming a CPA. At first, I thought, “Accounting? Me?” But I was open to new opportunities and trying something new. That one conversation changed my life. Q: How did you stay motivated during your studies? A: To be honest, there were days when I felt tired and overwhelmed. What kept me going was remembering why I started this journey — I wanted to build a career in Canada and to prove to myself that I could become a professional in a new country and in a new language. Support is definitely important. A classmate or a friend can remind you that struggling doesn’t mean you are failing, it means you are growing. Sometimes what you need most isn’t another study guide. It’s someone saying, “You’ve got this. Keep going.” Q:  What strength helped you the most during the CPA program? A: Resilience — I learned that I am more resilient than I thought! I didn’t pass a couple of exams in the CPA program on the first try, and there were moments when I doubted myself. But I kept going, and the experience showed me that I just needed a little more time. Q: What’s the biggest benefit of earning the CPA designation? A: Credibility and confidence. As a newcomer to Canada and someone who changed careers, the CPA designation helped me feel that I truly belonged in the profession. It also gave me more opportunities to connect with other professionals. Q: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a new CPA? A: One of my biggest challenges has been building my professional brand and figuring out what I want to be known for. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, including public and private companies and government organizations. That experience has been valuable, but I need to decide where I want to focus in the future. To help with that, I work with my career coach at PwC to review my experiences and identify opportunities that align with my long-term goals. That has given me confidence and clarity about my career path. Q: What if someone’s not sure they’re qualified to start the CPA program? A: My advice is simple: don’t let fear make decisions for you. If you’re thinking, “My English isn’t good enough” or “It’s too late to change careers,” I would say your background is not a weakness. It’s the thing that makes your journey unique. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. If you are curious, willing to learn, and open to new opportunities, the CPA path can take you further than you expect. ---------------------------------------- Yoko’s journey is a good reminder that there isn’t just one way to become a CPA. And as her experience shows, it’s a path that can lead to possibilities you never expected and a rewarding career. Head over to CPABC’s Become a CPA page to learn more or start your journey today. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/questions-cpa-designation-vancouver Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:01:41 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-giants-surrey-city-centre-arena-mayor-doug-mccallum-uncertainty Kenneth Chan The City of Surrey’s plan to build the new 10,000-seat Surrey City Centre Arena faces an uncertain future as Mayor-elect Doug McCallum prepares to take office with a promise to keep public money out of the project. During the civic election campaign, McCallum has said the project would have to be completely privately funded under his administration’s leadership. His Safe Surrey Coalition party’s election commitments include reaffirming the project’s estimated construction cost and withdrawing the municipal government’s funding set aside by outgoing Mayor Brenda Locke. You might also like: - How the City of Surrey's $116.6-million land swap with Wesgroup Properties will secure the Vancouver Giants arena site - New renderings of the Vancouver Giants arena in Surrey City Centre - Vancouver Giants moving to new $360-million, 10,000-seat arena in Surrey City Centre - Vancouver Giants' planned departure caught Langley Township officials by surprise - City of Surrey sets aside $200 million for new 10,000-seat indoor arena - Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind stacked five-arena complex in Langley Township - World-class short-track speed skating competition to return annually to Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum - Canucks now looking at Downtown Vancouver location for their practice facility: report In July 2026, after performing design and planning work and conducting a bidding process, Locke announced the arena would anchor a new integrated mixed-use development, featuring a luxury hotel, a conference centre, residential uses, retail/restaurant uses, and a major public plaza. The entire development would occupy the 5.1-acre former Safeway site at 10355 King George Blvd., situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard — immediately east of Surrey City Hall and SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station. At that juncture, the City also announced they had signed an agreement in principle with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants to pursue the project, with the team becoming the anchor tenant of the new arena, their new home ice. The specific arena component is estimated to cost up to $360 million to build, with Locke previously committing up to $200 million in municipal funding — spread over the City’s five-year, 2026-2030 capital plan — toward this portion of the development. Additionally, to acquire the former Safeway site, the City arranged a cashless land swap with local developer Wesgroup, whose previous Civic District proposal for a high-density mix of residential and commercial uses on the property had stalled for years amid persistently weak market conditions. The deal involved exchanging three City-owned properties elsewhere in Surrey — two industrial sites and a commercial property — for the former Safeway site, with each side of the exchange valued at $116.6 million. However, McCallum and other critics during the civic election campaign argued that the properties the City agreed to trade were worth more than the former Safeway site. McCallum also promised to conduct an independent forensic audit of land transactions made under Locke, including the deal with Wesgroup for the Surrey City Centre Arena site. In an Oct. 6, 2026 campaign announcement, McCallum said this review would be his first order of business as mayor. “Twelve questionable land deals. One hundred and fifty million dollars overpaid. And a mayor who will not explain a single one of them. Surrey taxpayers deserve to know who got rich,” argued McCallum in a statement at the time. This week could provide the first indication of how quickly those promises will translate into action. McCallum and the incoming Surrey City Council led by his Safe Surrey Coalition supermajority are scheduled to be sworn in at Surrey City Hall on the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. But the arena project has already moved beyond an announcement. Demolition, early construction work, and site preparation at the former Safeway site began in early September 2026. During the groundbreaking ceremony with the Giants, Locke asserted that the project had passed the point of no return, even if political leadership changed after the October 2026 civic election, citing key contracts that had already been signed. Major construction work is scheduled to begin in 2027, with completion and opening planned for 2030. For the Giants, the envisioned move is an opportunity to reach more fans, overwhelmingly improve access by being located right next to major public transit services, and pursue events their existing home could not accommodate. Currently, the Giants play at the 5,300-seat main arena of Langley Events Centre at Willoughby Community Park. They have used this Township of Langley-owned facility since 2016, when they relocated from their previous longtime home of the Pacific Coliseum at the PNE fairgrounds in Vancouver. Their current lease expires in 2030. In a previous interview with Daily Hive Urbanized this past summer, shortly after the project and the Giants’ involvement were confirmed by Locke, Giants majority owner and president Ron Toigo outlined why the Surrey City Centre location appealed to his team. “The transit, the travel, closer to Vancouver, closer to the population base. The size of the building, the ability to go after World Juniors, Memorial Cups, and other events that the league has access to. It just opens up so many more avenues for us that we’re unable to do based on where we are right now,” said Toigo. The proposed site is directly across the street from not only SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station, which will see drastically improved regional connections when the Expo Line’s Surrey-Langley extension opens in 2029, but also a major bus exchange. This gives the venue a direct connection to the region’s SkyTrain network and other major public transit services. For Toigo, that access and being located within the core of Surrey’s emerging downtown area is central to attracting people to both hockey games and other entertainment. The site’s central location and high level of regional accessibility by public transit stands in stark contrast to that of the location of Langley Events Centre. He saw Surrey City Centre as a way to draw from a wider population while remaining within reach of the team’s existing Langley audience. “The transit access is essential to any success in this kind of business,” said Toigo, before adding that “it’s still relatively close to Langley. It’s just a little closer to everything.” A larger arena would also change the team’s approach to selling tickets. Toigo asserted that the Giants’ historic average annual attendance at Langley Events Centre had to be understood in the context of the building’s limited capacity. Having more seats available would create room for a larger audience and give the team more reason to spend on advertising and promotions. “We certainly expect to see attendance increase somewhat dramatically by moving to a bigger venue,” he said. The opportunity extended beyond regular Giants games. Toigo said the larger venue would put the team in a position to pursue major junior hockey tournaments, including the CHL’s Memorial Cup and the IIHF’s World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. He also said the building was being planned to attract major concert tours, providing another option for shows that might otherwise use Rogers Arena in Downtown Vancouver. “It’s just more amenities, more things to sell, and more opportunities for things to happen. The building’s really built for bringing A-list concerts to the city,” said Toigo. In his view, the combination of the arena’s size, its design, and its immediate adjacency to major public transit services could help it serve audiences South of the Fraser, while also attracting visitors from elsewhere in Metro Vancouver. But the Giants’ involvement would not mean taking responsibility for running the entire venue, similar to how the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks of Canucks Sports & Entertainment operate the City of Abbotsford-owned Rogers Forum (formerly the Abbotsford Centre). Toigo said a separate operator with experience managing such facilities was being sought by the City. The team would, however, have its own financial commitment to the project. “We have an investment requirement that we have to put into it, in the millions,” he shared with Daily Hive Urbanized. Toigo said the amount would depend on the completed drawings and the tenant improvements required for the Giants, meaning the spaces and features fitted out for the team’s use. He repeatedly emphasized that the interest in Surrey reflected the possibilities of a larger venue, while praising the team’s existing relationship with Langley Events Centre and the Township of Langley. “The people there have been great. No issues there. It was really the opportunity to move to a bigger venue that’s closer to transit and gives us the opportunity to operate in a different manner,” he said. When asked about concerns that the Township of Langley had not been informed before the the City of Surrey’s announcement, Toigo said confidentiality agreements had restricted what the participants could disclose. “We all had to sign non-disclosure agreements. We certainly honour our obligations there. I wish I could have been more transparent with them, but there are legal obligations,” he said. Toigo said shortly after the announcement, they spoke with the Township of Langley. The team could be given more time to remain at Langley Events Centre beyond their current lease expiry if Surrey City Centre Arena took longer than expected to complete. For Toigo, the larger venue offered the Giants a chance to compete financially with other teams playing in bigger buildings. However, he acknowledged that additional seats and amenities would only go so far in bringing people through the doors. “At the end of the day, you still have to put a product on the ice that people want to come and see in order for them to come to these games,” Toigo told Daily Hive Urbanized. But the Giants’ enthusiasm for a bigger, more accessible home is now set against a considerably less enthusiastic incoming mayor. McCallum’s criticism of the land deal and promise of an audit signal a more skeptical approach in Surrey’s municipal government, while his opposition to City funding raises uncertainty over whether the arena can proceed as envisioned. The new City Council’s first steps could offer an indication of what comes next. You might also like: - How the City of Surrey's $116.6-million land swap with Wesgroup Properties will secure the Vancouver Giants arena site - New renderings of the Vancouver Giants arena in Surrey City Centre - Vancouver Giants moving to new $360-million, 10,000-seat arena in Surrey City Centre - Vancouver Giants' planned departure caught Langley Township officials by surprise - City of Surrey sets aside $200 million for new 10,000-seat indoor arena - Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind stacked five-arena complex in Langley Township - World-class short-track speed skating competition to return annually to Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum - Canucks now looking at Downtown Vancouver location for their practice facility: report https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-giants-surrey-city-centre-arena-mayor-doug-mccallum-uncertainty Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:47:13 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-november-2-8 Daniel Chai This week’s Vancouver forecast calls for fun, no matter the weather! And if you need suggestions for things to do, we’ve got you covered. From The Smashing Pumpkins to Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA and more, here are 17 great things to do from Nov. 2 to 8. Be sure to check out 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. THE SMASHING PUMPKINS What: The Smashing Pumpkins have sold over 30 million albums around the world, and also have seven MTV VMAs and an American Music Award to their name. Currently made up of original members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha, The Smashing Pumpkins are known for smash hits like “1979”, “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” and “Adore.” They also have two albums — Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness — listed on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets for sale online You might also like: - More than 40 fun and fantastic things to do in Vancouver in November - Everything to know about Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA coming to Vancouver - Free Surrey holiday festival returns with 60-foot tree and outdoor ice skating 23RD ANNUAL DTES HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL What: Discover over 100 Heart of the City Festival events at over 30 locations in the Downtown Eastside this fall. The 23rd annual event has the theme of “Belonging”, and the events include theatre, dance, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, and more. When: Now to Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various venues Tickets: Various prices, including free events. Purchase online JAZZ JAM What: Cory Weeds hosts the Jazz Jam at Shadbolt Centre, with local jazz musicians performing an improvised evening of music. Attendees of all ages and abilities are welcome to bring their own instruments to jam. When: Nov. 3, Dec. 1, 2026, and Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, 2027 Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts – 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby Cost: Free BILL REID GALLERY — FREE ADMISSION DAY What: The Bill Reid Gallery is named after the renowned Haida artist and is the only public gallery dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast in the country. The gallery is home to the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection and also hosts a variety of special exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, and more. Guests can visit the Bill Reid Gallery for free from 2 to 5 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. When: The first Friday of every month Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Where: 639 Hornby St., Vancouver Cost: By donation LUZIA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL What: Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver for a milestone big top show, and fans won’t want to miss the extravaganza. Described as a waking dream of Mexico, Luzia will take over Concord Pacific Place with an exploration of “a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.” Naturally, viewers can expect aerialists, trapeze artists, aerial specialists, contortionists, jugglers, and even soccer freestylers, to name a few of the production’s members. When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 Time: Performance times will vary based on the date Where: Concord Pacific Place — 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online WHISTLER CORNUCOPIA What: Whistler Cornucopia is Whistler’s signature fall festival of food and drink, held every November. It’s known as the ultimate celebration of taste, bringing together chefs, winemakers, distillers, brewers, and food lovers for 11 days of culinary adventure. Enjoy silent discos, comedy nights, and lots of delicious eats this fall. When: Nov. 5 to 15, 2026 Time Various times Where: Various venues and restaurants in Whistler Cost: Various prices. More info online TEDDY SWIMS What: Music superstar Teddy Swims is coming to Vancouver this fall on his world tour with Freak Freely, and local fans are ready to “Lose Control.” The two-time Grammy nominee is bringing The Ugly Tour to Rogers Arena with special guests Allen Stone and Marclo on Nov. 6. When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online LA MARIÉE: AFTER DARK What: Love is in the air, no matter what time of year, and an immersive wedding experience designed for couples ready to take their day to the next level is coming to Vancouver next month. La Mariée: After Dark is happening on Friday, Nov. 6 at Rosewood Georgia Hotel in downtown Vancouver. The event, created by JENK Event Design “for the modern, discerning couple,” will treat guests to couture fashion, culinary discoveries, live performance, and more. And tickets are on sale now. When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Rosewood Hotel Georgia – 801 West Georgia St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices; purchase online. The first 20 tickets purchased by Daily Hive readers can get 10 per cent off all available tickets by using code DHVIP10 at checkout. PENTATONIX What: Fans of a cappella, get ready because three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artists Pentatonix are stopping by Vancouver this month. Pentatonix consists of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee, and are characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies. The group is widely known for their covers of popular songs, and they’re bringing their Christmas in the City Tour to Rogers Arena. When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Time: 7:30 pm Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Cost: Various prices, purchase online TUFF COLLECTION: GRAND OPENING WEEKEND What: Vancouver online women’s activewear and casualwear brand Tuff Collection is opening its physical store in Mount Pleasant at 55 W 8th Ave on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8. This event gives customers a chance to try the brand’s pieces in person for the first time. The opening weekend includes a free pair of Tuff tights for the first 50 shoppers each day, a free shopping tote and pair of socks with every purchase while supplies last, and a live DJ at opening. When: Opening weekend on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 55 W. 8th, Vancouver Admission: Free DINE ON DENMAN What: November just got a little tastier, and a lot friendlier on your wallet. The West End BIA recently announced a new initiative called Dine on Denman that will have local restaurants offering three-course prix fixe menus starting at just $35. Taking place from Nov. 5 to 19, Dine on Denman will feature 15 different restaurants, all offering a multi-course dinner including a starter, main, and dessert for either $35, $45, or $55. When: Nov. 5 to 19 Where: Participating restaurants on Denman Street Cost: $35, $45, and $55 menus will be available KITSILANO WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET What: Kitsilano Farmers’ Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market. When: Every Sunday from Nov. 8, 2026, until April 25, 2027 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: West 10th Ave. and Trafalgar St., Vancouver VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MOVIE SCREENINGS What: Vancouver Public Library hosts a variety of movie screenings for the public at its branches throughout the month, and the best part is that they are free to check out. Expect to see the latest Hollywood Blockbusters, timeless classics, and more. When: Various dates Time: Various times Where: Various VPL Branches Cost: Free VANCOUVER ART GALLERY – FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS PRESENTED BY BMO What: The Vancouver Art Gallery was founded in 1931 and is renowned as one of North America’s leading visual arts institutions. The largest public art museum in Western Canada features a variety of exhibitions, along with a Gallery Store for shopping and the 1931 Gallery Bistro for delicious food and drinks. Admission on the first Friday of every month is free between 4 and 8 p.m., courtesy of BMO. However, advance reservations are recommended to guarantee entry into the Gallery during the popular event. When: The first Friday of every month Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Where: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver Cost: Free, though it is recommended that guests reserve a spot in advance to guarantee entry. H TASTING LOUNGE’S WINTERLUST What: Winterlust is once again taking over the stunning H Tasting Lounge’s patio. The event consists of five private translucent domes decorated with seasonal evergreen elements and Alpine-themed accents. Visitors will also enjoy views of the North Shore mountains and Coal Harbour. Each dome can accommodate up to six guests and is fully equipped with heaters and fresh-air circulation to keep things nice and cozy. Additionally, each dome has an independent sound system, so you can enjoy your own tunes while dining. When: Open Daily Time: 11:30 a.m. to midnight Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver Reservations: Online BEAR CREEK LIGHTS What: The City of Surrey will host the 13th annual Bear Creek Lights from Nov. 6 to 20 at one of its most popular green spaces. Invite your friends and family to join you at Bear Creek Park’s one-kilometre garden walking loop. The dazzling lights are crafted to enhance the natural landscape of one of Surrey’s most popular parks. The illuminated path is designed to be safe and accessible and can be walked at your own pace. When: Friday, Nov. 7 to Friday, Nov. 20 (closed on Remembrance Day) Time: 5 to 9 p.m. (lights turn off at 9:30 p.m.) Where: Bear Creek Park – 13750 88th Ave, Surrey Tickets: Free; register online. Walk-up guests may be admitted if space is available after pre-registered tickets are sold out. VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS What: The Canucks are back in action this week with a home game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The game will also be celebrating Diwali night. When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Cost: Various; purchase online https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-november-2-8 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:43 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/george-massey-bridge-concept-federal-government-support Kenneth Chan Just a week after the Conservative Party of British Columbia’s provincial election victory, the Government of Canada is backing Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson’s plan to build a 10-lane bridge to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel, abandoning the BC NDP’s project of building a new eight-lane immersed tunnel. Federal Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon expressed that support in principle during the press conference on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, held in Delta to announce the federal government’s decision to grant national interest status for the new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 superport project. When asked whether the federal government’s existing funding commitment for the immersed tunnel could follow the incoming Conservative provincial government’s proposed change in direction, MacKinnon said they would support the type of crossing chosen by Lorne’s administration. You might also like: - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise 10-lane George Massey Bridge instead of $8.5-billion, eight-lane immersed tunnel - Federal government commits up to $3 billion for new replacement George Massey crossing - European contractor to build new George Massey Tunnel fired by B.C. government - Cancelled 10-lane George Massey Bridge plan was designed to enable future new SkyTrain line - 'I will govern for everyone': B.C. premier-elect Lorne Doerkson lays out priorities of incoming Conservative government - Prime Minister Carney grants new $5.9-billion Metro Vancouver superport national interest status, targeting opening four years earlier “Let me just say, we support crossing that river, whatever way the Premier tells us to. How about that? And if the Government of British Columbia says it wants to construct a bridge, we’re for a bridge,” said MacKinnon. MacKinnon’s comments address a concern raised during the provincial election campaign: whether cancelling the BC NDP’s immersed tunnel concept would jeopardize the federal government’s contribution, announced in July 2026, of up to $3 billion toward its construction. Outgoing Premier David Eby had argued that switching to a bridge would disrupt the early construction work and site preparation already underway, threaten construction jobs, and put that federal funding at risk. An Oct. 16 BC NDP statement asserted that the federal contribution would fall through if the Conservatives paused the project. However, the federal Minister of Transport’s remarks signal clear federal government support for proceeding with a bridge, although it is unclear whether it would be subject to a revised federal funding agreement and amount, given the expected lower construction cost of building a bridge. The existing federal commitment was based on the revised estimated cost of $8.5 billion for the immersed tunnel project. That figure was announced by Eby’s administration for the first time in July 2026 — more than double the $4.15-billion estimate made about five years ago, when the BC NDP-led provincial government decided to proceed with an immersed tunnel concept. Lorne’s incoming administration asserts that based on what experts have told them, reviving the original 10-lane bridge concept would save billions of dollars, reduce geotechnical and construction risks given the much greater complexities of an immersed tunnel, and deliver the crossing on a timeline similar to the immersed tunnel. The original 10-lane bridge concept was spearheaded by Christy Clark’s BC Liberal government, but cancelled shortly after John Horgan’s BC NDP took office in 2017. Planning and design were already highly advanced, early construction works and site preparation was underway, general contractor selection was very close to being finalized, and major construction activity was expected to begin later that year. Based on that original timeline, the new seismic-safe crossing with far greater capacity than the existing 1959-built immersed tunnel would have reached completion and opened in 2022. At the time of the cancellation in 2017, the lowest fixed-price bid came in at $2.6 billion for the overall package of the bridge and extensive Highway 99 corridor upgrades between the south end of the Oak Street Bridge in north Richmond and Delta — $900 million below the provincial government’s original $3.5-billion estimate. Now, nearly a decade later, MacKinnon explained that the federal government had agreed to help finance a replacement crossing it would not ordinarily consider its responsibility because of the wider benefits to commuters and trade. He linked the investment to improving traffic flow across the Lower Mainland and ensuring the region’s transportation network can support further trade infrastructure development. He also said the federal government wanted to work with Doerkson to complete the crossing as quickly as possible. “In the interest of this project, and in the interest of building corridors and quality of life, and better circulation around the Lower Mainland for the residents here, we think that investment is an important one, arguably a nationally important one. One that we think is important to the people who live here, and allows us to continue developing trade infrastructure in ways that support the people who support that trade infrastructure,” said MacKinnon. “So we’re all in with Premier-elect Doerkson on his plans, and we look forward to working with him to get that thing done as quickly as possible. It’s been far too long.” Doerkson said he had already discussed the crossing with Prime Minister Mark Carney, who supported replacing it in general terms. “We have committed to a bridge, and it’s my understanding that the federal government will help with that,” said Doerkson. The premier-elect also offered a lighthearted response to MacKinnon’s willingness to support his incoming administration’s preferred option. “You might want to be careful what you committed to, because during the election, I said, residents don’t care if it’s a bridge, a tunnel, or a treadmill. They just want it done,” said Doerkson. Early construction work and site preparation have been underway since January 2026 on Deas Island, right beside the existing tunnel’s south entrance. However, major construction of the immersed tunnel itself has not begun, and the main construction contracts have yet to be awarded. In June 2026, Eby’s administration terminated its agreement with the European-led private consortium selected in 2024 to design and build the immersed tunnel, after the provincial government and the consortium failed to agree on commercial terms for the main construction phase — an issue of price and cost control. The provincial government subsequently launched a new bidding process, dividing the remaining work into five smaller contracts instead of one large contract. Under that revised process, contractors for the first two packages were expected to be selected by early 2027, with procurement for the remaining three scheduled for 2027. It was asserted that this strategy of dividing up the contracts could reduce the cost pressures. Under this rebooted procurement process, contractors for the first two contracts were expected to be selected by early 2027, with procurement for the remaining three contracts scheduled to begin later in 2027. Major construction also depends on the immersed tunnel receiving its provincial environmental assessment certificate. When the assessment process first began in 2021, it was stated that the review was expected to reach completion in late 2024 or 2025. In June 2026, the provincial government said it expected the review to conclude by the end of the year. With two months remaining, it remains unclear whether that target will be met. A new crossing would accommodate larger commercial vehicles and dangerous goods shipments restricted in the existing four-lane tunnel. The BC Trucking Association has previously favoured a bridge, citing safety concerns for drivers and emergency responders, particularly during tunnel fires. The new immersed tunnel was also designed to accommodate dangerous goods. Improved vehicle traffic flow would also benefit trucks travelling between GCT Deltaport, the future Roberts Bank Terminal 2 superport and destinations north of the Fraser River. A new bridge with ample clearance — not just overhead but also underwater, unlike an immersed tunnel — could also potentially allow larger ships to head up the Fraser River to reach Fraser Surrey Docks. You might also like: - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise 10-lane George Massey Bridge instead of $8.5-billion, eight-lane immersed tunnel - Federal government commits up to $3 billion for new replacement George Massey crossing - European contractor to build new George Massey Tunnel fired by B.C. government - Cancelled 10-lane George Massey Bridge plan was designed to enable future new SkyTrain line - 'I will govern for everyone': B.C. premier-elect Lorne Doerkson lays out priorities of incoming Conservative government - Prime Minister Carney grants new $5.9-billion Metro Vancouver superport national interest status, targeting opening four years earlier https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/george-massey-bridge-concept-federal-government-support Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:45:05 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bruno-mars-vancouver-roundup Marco Ovies From SkyTrain announcements to pop-up shopping experiences, Vancouver was buzzing with excitement while Bruno Mars was in town. Similarly, Bruno Mars seemed just as excited to be in our lovely city. “We also had the privilege to walk around this city, to meet new people, and to try new cuisine, and we love it down here. If y’all don’t mind, we would love to come back and sing for you all again,” said Bruno Mars during his fifth concert. And when it comes to cuisine, there were a couple of places he obviously fell in love with, visiting them multiple times during his stay. Keep on reading to see all the confirmed restaurants that Bruno Mars ate at during his stay in Vancouver. ANH AND CHI >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Anh and Chi (@anhandchi) Just like his record-breaking five performances at BC Place, Bruno Mars also ate at Anh and Chi a whopping five times during his stay in Vancouver. “It’s been such a joy and honour to welcome Bruno several times. Him and his team are so modest and lovely, we couldn’t help but keep things private during his stay in Vancouver,” said Vincent Nguyen, who co-owns Anh and Chi with Amelie Nguyen. “As a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant, sharing our food and hospitality with someone who came from similar humble beginnings and who brings so much joy to the world is incredibly special. We wanted to celebrate this intimate experience with Vancouver and share a little 24K magic with our guests.” As for what he ate, Amelie told Dished that Bruno Mars enjoyed dishes including the Bun Bo Hue (spicy noodle soup), Chili Fish Sauce Wings, and Anh and Chi’s Chili Oil (going as far as to ask for extra chili oil in his to-go order). In addition to his visits, Bruno Mars gifted the team a dozen floor tickets to his show. Address: 3388 Main St., Vancouver LA CASA GELATO >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Mars Sars ♛❤️🎶🇳🇱 Fan Account (@marssars75) Bruno Mars was obviously in search of a sweet treat when he was spotted at La Casa Gelato with an ice cream in hand by a couple of fans. Located at 1033 Venables St., La Casa Gelato is a family-owned ice cream shop founded in 1982 and is best known as the Guinness World Record holder for offering 238 simultaneous flavours on site. In 2024, it also made the list of the world’s most iconic ice cream flavours for its Durian ice cream. Address: 1033 Venables St., Vancouver EL GUAPO Not only did Bruno Mars stop at the Yaletown Mexican restaurant for a bite to eat with some bandmates following a show, but he liked it so much that he came back the following night with Anderson .Paak in tow. “They were an amazing group, very kind and very friendly,” General Manager Taylor Smith told Dished. He added that Bruno Mars gifted the team a dozen tickets to one of his concerts as well. Located in Yaletown, El Guapo is a Mexican restaurant with flavours inspired by SoCal and B.C.’s West Coast. Address: 1009 Hamilton St., Vancouver Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bruno-mars-vancouver-roundup Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:59 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-players-show-off-creative-halloween-costumes Preston Hodgkinson The Vancouver Canucks made the most of the Halloween weekend. Though the team dropped a 4-2 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, that didn’t stop players from going out for Halloween festivities afterward. It looks like Canucks players had a party planned after the game, and they didn’t disappoint with their costumes. Many players pulled out all the stops alongside their girlfriends and wives. Elias Pettersson may be a frontrunner for best costume as he dressed up as Cindy Lou Who while his wife, Katelyn, dressed up as the Grinch. The Swedish forward was all smiles, and he should be, as he’s off to a point-per-game pace this season. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Offside (@offside) Filip Hronek was also a standout in the costume department. He and his wife, Dominika, paired up for a couples costume as well, with the Canucks defenceman dressing up as a trapped Nemo in a bag from the Pixar movie Finding Nemo, while his wife held onto the bag dressed as Darla, braces and all. Incorporating the bag into the getup made this an exceptional costume. The other Elias Pettersson also got creative with his costume. Perhaps embracing that he is the younger Pettersson, the defenceman dressed as a young Justin Bieber for the party, complete with the pop star’s signature swoopy hair and a mic. It appears he and his girlfriend, Disa, took inspiration from a moment all the way back in 2010, when Bieber serenaded a fan on stage. Elvis was also in the building for the Canucks Halloween party. New addition Paul Cotter came as the king and did not disappoint. Though it may be more in the style of Vegas, Cotter donned Elvis’ iconic glitzy jacket, some aviators, and, of course, found a wig to mimic the signature hair. His fiancée, Caylie, kept with the theme, dressing up as Elvis’ wife Priscilla. Rounding out the most memorable costumes were Liam Öhgren’s Viking getup and Linus Karlsson taking inspiration from Germany with some lederhosen.’ It may not be the start that Canucks players wanted to the season, but they are finding ways to have fun along the way. Staying light and having fun are important for teams going through tough rebuilds, and it seems like this group gels well off the ice. You might also like: - I Watched This Game: Ex-Canucks dress as the Toronto Maple Leafs for Halloween - Canucks now looking at Downtown Vancouver location for their practice facility: report - Vancouver Canucks call up ex-Leafs player with Toronto in town https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-players-show-off-creative-halloween-costumes Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:31:40 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-moon-vancouver-2026 Marco Ovies It was Friday night in Gastown, and Vancouver’s newest martini bar and restaurant, The Moon, was absolutely buzzing. The restaurant has been the talk of the town ever since co-owners Sonia Symoom and Wyatt Rybchinsky shared the news that they would be opening the concept in Gastown. Naturally, we had to stop by for a visit on opening night to see what all the buzz was about. The Moon is split into two distinct areas: a bar and a dining room separated by a thick curtain. Walking in, we were presented with the Moon Bar — a casual, laid-back area meant for folks looking to pop by and grab a drink or to wait for their table to be ready. There were couches for lounging and seats right up at the bar, along with a couple of snacky bits to munch on. We saddled up to the bar and placed our order: two martinis. Rest assured, you’ll be able to order one solid, classic martini here (whether you want it wet, dirty, or dry, we’re not here to judge your order), but we definitely recommend folks venture outside their comfort zone to some of their house martini creations. The one drink that everyone couldn’t stop talking about was the Heirloom — a delicate concoction that Bar Manager Zoe Bates (who you may recognize as the mastermind behind beverage programs at Ellipsis, The Westin Bayshore, and Sula) said made her feel like a tomato on the vine. After one sip, we can assure you that she is 100 per cent correct. The drink achieves its incredible tomato flavour through the use of both the tomato and the vine it’s grown on, resulting in a drink that tastes more like a tomato than some actual tomatoes we’ve gotten at the grocery store. The other highlight from the martini offerings was the Supernova, made with Peddlers Shanghai Gin, lacto-preserved lemon, lychee, and cranberry. This is a great option for folks who may be new to the world of martinis. Naturally, we had to sample some bar snacks, including an assortment of Chef’s Pickles and Papas Rellenas filled with jamón ibérico de bellota, aged Manchego, and topped with preserved nectarines to balance out what would otherwise be a very rich dish. Once we finished nibbling away, the curtains pulled back, and we were whisked away into the 27-seat dining room. To the left of us was bar seating looking into an open kitchen (and when we say open, we truly mean open. There is no hiding for the team there). On our right, tables for two and four lined the wall. While The Moon might be a martini bar, don’t let that pressure you into only ordering from the martini menu. There are several non-martini cocktails, including the delightful Unclaimed Baggage (Tabb Baijiu, five spice, pineapple, milk tea, and fernet granite) and the non-alcoholic T&C (Lucano Zero, bitter, and cardamom soda). The restaurant also features a wine list centred on smaller, organic producers, alongside a wide selection of sake and a developed tea list in partnership with O5 Tea. Once seated, we opted for the chef’s tasting menu so we could try a little bit of everything, and dishes quickly made their way to our table (but don’t worry, these options are also available to order individually). The Tartare was the first plate to grace our table, consisting of Quebec milk-fed veal, toasted hay, Piave Vecchio, and preserved plums, all surrounded by a wall of corn crisps. Texturally, this was a wonderful dish, with the creamy tartare contrasting the crisp corn crisps. From there, dishes like Humpback Prawns served with Galiano Conservancy sea buckthorn, heirloom beans, and cucamelon, along with Einkorn Alkaline Noodles in a Peking duck broth with morsels of geoduck graced our table before we were presented with our favourite plate of the night: the Dry Age Duck. Slices of duck were served alongside a bed of arepa sabayon (think a corn cake turned into a custard-like sauce) along with a dusting of crumbled popcorn on top. The dish feels like a study of all the different ways corn can be delicious. Following a course of Coho Salmon wrapped in smoked cabbage, we moved onto the other highlight of our visit, Carrara Wagyu Beef served with a preserved habanada butter alongside some tasty greens, brussels sprouts, and Galiano Conservancy mulberry. Quite frankly, we could have licked the plate clean if we weren’t worried about embarrassing ourselves at the bustling restaurants. Of course, no meal could be complete without something for dessert, and we were particularly impressed with the team’s Semifreddo made of Charentais melon (also known as a French melon) served with a Chinati Vergano gel and topped with melon paper made from the same Charentais melon. Just like any dessert lover will tell you about their favourite sweet treat, this conclusion to our meal was not too sweet and was instead a nice, refreshing bite to conclude a night full of good eats and drinks. But don’t think if you visit The Moon that you have to stop in for a full dinner experience. The beauty of this new spot is that it’s great for those looking for a full culinary experience or just a quick stop for a couple of drinks and snacks. Regardless of which room you end up in, the team will make sure you have the best possible experience. THE MOON Address: 59 Powell St., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-moon-vancouver-2026 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:34 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-drivers-move-over-law Amir Ali B.C. law officials have tried to remind drivers of a crucial driving law that many don’t seem to be aware of, but BCAA has found that people are indeed aware of it; they’re just not following it. The law we’re talking about is Slow Down, Move Over. Simply, the law requires drivers in B.C. to slow down and move over for any vehicles that are stopped alongside the road that have flashing red, blue, or yellow lights. “This includes maintenance workers, utility workers, police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement personnel, land surveyors, animal control workers, garbage collectors and other roadside workers,” the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit says. A recent BCAA survey found that while 88 per cent know what to do when approaching a vehicle with flashing lights, 81 per cent say they’ve seen other drivers fail to follow it. “The good news is that most drivers know the Slow Down, Move Over law,” said Daniel Quigley, senior manager, road assist fleet at BCAA, in a statement. “What we need is for more people to put it into practice. When you see flashing red, blue or yellow lights ahead, slowing down and moving over when it’s safe to do so helps create a safer environment for roadside workers, emergency responders and the people they’re assisting,” Quigley said. BCAA also referenced a Road Safety at Work survey, which revealed further confusion about the law. Road Safety at Work found that 98 per cent of respondents correctly identified that the law applies to emergency vehicles, such as police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks; only 30 per cent realized the same rules apply to vehicles with flashing yellow lights, like tow trucks, and roadside assistance vehicles. BCAA is reminding drivers to slow down safely. “If there are cones marking the area, pay attention to them and watch for roadside workers or sudden traffic changes,” it adds. If it’s safe to do so, BCAA says to move over into a lane of traffic away from the vehicles on the roadside. It also advises drivers to keep speed slow while passing the scene and to allow extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. You might also like: - Drivers being cautioned as B.C. heads into new Pacific Time zone - Washington State issues timely warning to travellers between Vancouver and U.S. - BC Highway Patrol issues reminder over driving law most aren't sure of https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-drivers-move-over-law Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:52 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/i-watched-this-game-ex-canucks-maple-leafs-halloween Daniel Wagner There are so many former members of the Vancouver Canucks on the Toronto Maple Leafs that it’s scary. On Halloween, some of those Leafs gave the Canucks a fright. Zack MacEwen, who played 62 games for the Canucks, scored the game-winning goal. Teddy Blueger, who appeared in 198 games for the Canucks across three seasons, had a goal and an assist. Dakota Joshua, who played in 212 games with the Canucks, was just barely held off the scoresheet, as he had a game-high five shots on goal and a game-high seven hits. In total, there were six ex-Canucks in the Leafs’ lineup, as the three forwards were joined by defencemen Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Troy Stecher. Tanev, a veteran of 537 games with the Canucks, was coming off an injury and playing in his first game in three weeks. “I was a bit nervous today coming back from three weeks off and coming to play against a team where I played here for a while,” said Tanev to Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy after the game. “We know they’ve been struggling, but they work really hard and are desperate for a win, so they played a great game today.” > "We're at home now for a while. We got to take care of business against some really good teams." > > After playing in his first game since October 10, Chris Tanev chatted with @sportsnetmurph about the @MapleLeafs' win over the Canucks ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/80uxpNOs7j > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 1, 2026 While “great” might be stretching it, the Canucks battled hard. Their first period was legitimately very good. Their third period was strong. Unfortunately, hockey games have three periods. I saw all three of them when I watched this game. “WE NEED GUYS THAT ARE GOING TO BE COMPETITIVE AND GIVE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN” - The first period was the Canucks’ best of the game, which is why it’s a shame they were tied 1-1 heading into the intermission. You’ve got to make hay while the sun shines, and you’ve got to score goals while you’re controlling puck possession, because neither one will last long. - It didn’t help that the Leafs scored on their first shot on goal. Jamie Oleksiak made the crucial mistake of trying to deke around William Nylander before he had the puck, so he whiffed harder than a dizzy Coby Cotton. The whiff gave Nylander a breakaway, which was tantamount to giving him a goal. - It was an unfair first shot to face for Leevi Meriläinen, who was making his fourth straight start for the Canucks. He didn’t deserve that, Jamie. Go buy him a steak dinner. - “Leevi’s been awesome ever since he got here,” said Max Sasson. “Great guy in the locker room; great goalie out there. Keeps us in it every single night. We’ve got to do better by him and put some goals in the other way and try to limit their great chances.” - Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra didn’t pull his punches when he was asked about Meriläinen getting a string of starts, and it’s hard to avoid seeing a little shot at Kevin Lankinen. - “Every game he’s played this year, he’s given us an opportunity to win,” said Malhotra. “He’s made some incredible stops, but I always talk about just making the stops we expect him to make, the routine ones. He’s pretty dialed in, in that regard…The run of games, it’s because of the fact that he gives us an opportunity to win every night. That’s the messaging for the group: we need guys that are going to be competitive and give us an opportunity to win.” - He may have been on the ice for that goal against, but Tom Willander had a really strong game. He was moving the puck well, attacking downhill in the offensive zone, and playing some excellent rush defence. As a result, his underlying possession numbers were great: he led his team in corsi percentage at 5-on-5, with the Canucks out-attempting the Leafs 23-to-12 when he was on the ice. “ME AND FIL HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT FOR A FEW GAMES” - The Canucks responded on the power play with a breakaway of their own. Filip Hronek faked like he was going to make the usual drop pass that everyone uses on the power play, then snapped a stretch pass to Brock Boeser as he swung behind the Leafs’ defence. Like the editing in an Edgar Wright film, it was perfectly timed. - “Me and Fil have been looking for that for a few games,” said Boeser. “He made a great pass there.” - Boeser made no mistake on the finish. He faked a snap shot with a leg kick, deked hard to the backhand, then pulled the puck back to his forehand. Like putting a U2 song in a playlist, Boeser added elevation to the mix, lifting the puck over Anthony Stolarz’s outstretched pad. > BROCK BOESER TIES IT ‼️ pic.twitter.com/9E2SFVDxdN > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 31, 2026 - The goal came on one of three penalties drawn by Elias “OG” Pettersson, who was held off the scoresheet to end his six-game scoring streak, but still contributed in other ways. Along with the drawn penalties, Pettersson blocked five shots, threw three hits, and played a solid defensive game while hard-matched against the Auston Matthews line. - Still, Pettersson was unhappy with his game, noting to Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston, “I was not too good with the puck today. I made too many errors, terrible in the faceoffs. Yeah, not too happy with my performance today.” - That feels like Pettersson is being too hard on himself, but then again, he went 7-for-25 on faceoffs — 28 per cent — so maybe he’s onto something. - “When you look at his effort on the ice, and you look at his willingness to block shots and recover pucks, he’s playing with some more jam in his game, which is what we want to see,” said Malhotra of Pettersson. “The offence will come. He’ll produce, no doubt, as he continues to play like that.” - As for the other Elias Pettersson, my favourite moment from the defenceman was when he got punched by Gavin McKenna in a scrum, leading to his helmet going askew. Linesman Kiel Murchison kindly put his helmet back on his head like a parent adjusting their kid’s costume as they go out the door for trick-or-treating. > im crying pic.twitter.com/Fe6sNcN9gR > > — r (@6ffside) October 31, 2026 - Of course, McKenna didn’t get a penalty for punching Pettersson. Why would he? - That scrum came in the midst of a lengthy 5-on-3 power play for the Leafs, which the Canucks did well to kill, with most of it done by Hronek and the Petterssons, which is not an indie rock band. It would be nice to see the penalty kill turn a corner after being genuinely godawful to start the year. “THEY HAVE TOO MANY GOOD PLAYERS OVER THERE” - Things went awry in the second period. The Leafs stacked shift after shift in the Canucks’ zone, with the Canucks unable to break the puck out and get it deep to make line changes with the long change in the middle frame. - “I thought first period, we played great, and second period, we just didn’t,” said Boeser. “Defensively, we weren’t as sharp as the first period, and they have too many good players over there. You could see them get their chances or looks and they tilted the ice. They had the momentum, and we were kind of just sitting back and couldn’t find our way out of it and gave up a couple that cost us.” - Part of it was bad luck. One of Pettersson’s five shot blocks broke his stick. He tried to compensate with a hit, but Darren Raddysh got around him and played catch with Auston Matthews, who finished things off with a quick shot through the five-hole. - The Leafs’ third goal was also a bit of bad luck. Zack MacEwen’s point shot knuckled on Meriläinen, and he couldn’t catch it cleanly. The puck popped out of his glove, hit Luke Schenn in the back, and rolled over the goal line. Back rolls plagued the Canucks like they plague Alyssa Edwards. > Zack MacEwen scores his second as a Maple Leaf off a weird bounce 😳 pic.twitter.com/V3ktDTwyGT > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 1, 2026 - Here’s the thing: like someone creating a Tinder profile, the Leafs gave themselves the opportunity to get lucky. They outshot the Canucks 13-to-6 in the second period and had plenty of offensive pressure beyond just the shots. - “I think a large part of it is the execution through the neutral zone,” said Malhotra. “Especially in the second period when you get hemmed in your own end, it creates a ton of problems. Our inability to come out clean from breakouts through the neutral zone and get to their end was obviously a major factor. They spent far too much time in our own zone in the second.” “WE’RE TRYING TO BE SUPER SIMPLE” - The Canucks’ best line was arguably the fourth line of Paul Cotter, Max Sasson, and Brendan Gallagher. They were buzzing around the offensive zone, creating some quality chances and hemming the Leafs in for several shifts. There’s a reason why that trio kept getting shifts as the Canucks pushed for the comeback. - “We’re trying to be super simple,” said Sasson. “We know what we’re all good at. [Cotter] obviously is a great skater, strong body. Gally is a veteran presence, knows exactly what to do and when to do it. I think the chemistry has been good.” - In the third period, that line came up with the Canucks’ second goal to lower the lead to one. Cotter gained the zone with speed, swooped down low, and tried to centre for Sasson. When his pass was disrupted, Gallagher jumped on the loose puck for a quick shot, with Sasson darting to the net like a Ptereleotrinae to finish off the rebound. > Zone entry by Cotter, the initial shot by Gallagher and the rebound picked up by Sasson. The quintessential fourth line goal. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/kLiqNzv6oL > > — Lachlan Irvine (@LachInTheCrease) November 1, 2026 - Jacob Quillan made his Canucks debut and looked decent in limited minutes. He’s got some speed, for sure, and showed a willingness to go to the net. It’s tough to know if there’s anything there yet, but he showed some promise. - “He did a good job with the minutes he was given,” said Malhotra of Quillan. “He made some poised plays out there on breakouts, had a few good forechecks where he recovered pucks and got in on people and applied pressure. It’s tough to make a full analysis after one game, but he did a really good job of stepping in and being noticed.” - The Canucks pressed hard late in the game, but they struggled to get possession in the offensive zone to get Meriläinen to the bench as early as they might have liked. When they did, Marco Rossi’s dump-in was too easy for Stolarz to cut off, and the goaltender tried to score a goalie goal. The puck was nearly cut off, but got through to Nylander, who set up Blueger for the 4-2 dagger. - They’re getting better. It’s hard to see it, but the Canucks are improving. They legitimately outplayed the Leafs for long stretches. Their issue right now is that when the other team gains momentum, things start to snowball. They really struggle to break that momentum. - “There is progress there,” said Malhotra. “It’s frustrating as we talk about these games after loss after loss, but we do see improvement in different areas of our game. It’s just tough to see those when there’s no correlation to wins.” You might also like: - Vancouver Canucks call up ex-Leafs player with Toronto in town - Vancouver Canucks centre Filip Chytil is injured again - I Watched This Game: Canucks' Elias Pettersson might actually be back https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/i-watched-this-game-ex-canucks-maple-leafs-halloween Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:20:21 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-treaty-negotiations-referendum-first-nations-gordon-campbell Kenneth Chan Nearly a quarter century after British Columbians overwhelmingly endorsed eight principles intended to guide provincial treaty negotiations, former Premier Gordon Campbell maintains the framework remains sound — even though it no longer legally binds the provincial government of the day. Campbell, whose BC Liberals-led provincial government held the 2002 referendum, said Premier David Eby’s outgoing BC NDP administration had moved this province far away from its central principles — particularly public involvement, transparency, equal treatment, private property protection, and continued access to Crown land. “Well, I think the referendum set us on the right path. I think what the NDP have done with the path is taken us off that path, and I think that that’s a shame,” Campbell told Daily Hive Urbanized in an interview before the provincial general election, which saw Lorne Doerkson’s Conservative Party of British Columbia topple Eby’s BC NDP with a decisive majority government. Premier-elect Doerkson has promised to undo key elements of the BC NDP’s approach by repealing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and Section 8.1 of the Interpretation Act. The Conservatives have also pledged new laws protecting fee-simple ownership, requiring the disclosure of negotiations and agreements affecting public or private land before they become binding, and preserving public access to Crown land and provincial parks. At the same time, the Conservatives say they will honour constitutionally protected Indigenous rights and the Crown’s legal duties to consult and accommodate, while pursuing economic partnerships and “clear and fair” treaty agreements. You might also like: - Major Richmond developer appeals judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case - Confidential pre-election documents reveal David Eby's BC NDP secret plan to transfer 400 Crown parcels to First Nations - B.C. business leaders overwhelmingly say DRIPA is undermining economic certainty - Conservative provincial government set to roll back BC NDP's housing legislation to give municipal governments more control - Government of Canada's landmark agreement recognizes Musqueam First Nation's Aboriginal title in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver International Airport first in line for Prime Minister Carney's privatization strategy, with up to 20% First Nations stake: report The 2002 referendum followed the BC Liberals’ landslide election victory and Campbell’s ascension to the premier’s seat the previous year, which saw the BC NDP decimated to just two seats in the legislature. Conducted entirely by mail between April 2 and May 15, 2002, the referendum asked voters whether the provincial government should adopt eight principles governing its participation in treaty negotiations. The principles covered private property, commercial leases and licences, public access to Crown land, parks and protected areas, province-wide environmental and resource-management standards, Indigenous self-government, coordination with municipal land-use planning, and the gradual removal of existing Indigenous tax exemptions. Elections BC issued nearly 2.15 million voting packages and received 790,182 returned ballots by the deadline. After packages that failed to meet the referendum’s requirements were excluded, 763,480 ballots were considered — equal to a turnout of about 36 per cent of registered voters. Every principle received at least 84.52 per cent support among valid votes. Of special note, the strongest result was for the fourth question, which stated that provincial parks and protected areas should be maintained for the use and benefit of all British Columbians. It received 669,230 “Yes” votes, representing 94.5 per cent of valid votes cast on that question. However, the referendum was highly controversial and faced several legal challenges. Two court applications sought to stop the ballots from being mailed or counted, while a related challenge alleged that the referendum regulation was legally invalid. All were dismissed. THE VOTE SHAPED THE TSAWWASSEN TREATY Now, almost 25 years later, Campbell said he continues to support all eight principles. “I think the core is this. The whole purpose of the referendum was to include all British Columbians,” Campbell told Daily Hive Urbanized. “I still believe in the idea of equality, and that was an effort to open the doors to building a future for all British Columbians, and to do it in a way that reflected eight specific principles.” However, the referendum’s legally binding effect was limited to only Campbell’s administration. That limitation is written into the Referendum Act. Generally, under provincial law, a referendum binds only the government that initiated it, not subsequent administrations. Future provincial governments are therefore legally free to adopt different policies and strategies, even if they conflict with principles strongly endorsed by the public in an earlier referendum. In this case, subsequent provincial governments have been able to pursue different treaty negotiation approaches. “They’re not unlawful or unconstitutional. This is a political issue,” Geoffrey Moyse, a lawyer specializing in Indigenous and constitutional law, told Daily Hive Urbanized in an interview. Although it did not bind future administrations, the referendum had a very tangible impact on Campbell’s own government, with its principles helping shape the landmark Tsawwassen First Nation treaty later that decade. The 2002 referendum did not initiate the Tsawwassen treaty negotiations, which had begun in 1993, but it established the negotiating mandate Campbell’s administration subsequently applied at the table. When the provincial and federal governments and the Tsawwassen First Nation signed an agreement-in-principle in 2004, Campbell’s administration explicitly described it as consistent with the referendum’s publicly endorsed principles. That agreement became the foundation for the Tsawwassen Final Agreement — the first modern treaty completed through the B.C. treaty process. Tsawwassen First Nation members ratified the treaty in July 2007, the B.C. legislature approved it in November 2007, the federal government ratified it in June 2008, and it took effect in April 2009 — providing the First Nation with self-government, about 1,789 acres (724 hectares) of land in the southeast corner of Delta, and clearly defined rights and responsibilities. Most notably, the First Nation subsequently used a portion of that land to build the Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall under a long-term lease with a private developer and mall operator. PROVINCIAL PARKS ON THE NEGOTIATING TABLE The most visible recent example raised by Moyse is the ongoing Te’mexw Treaty Association negotiations on Vancouver Island, noting that provincial parks have been placed on the negotiating table. The Te’mexw association represents five First Nations — Malahat, Beecher Bay, Songhees, Snaw-naw-as, and T’Sou-ke — which have negotiated with the federal and provincial governments since 1995. An agreement-in-principle was signed in 2015, and the parties are now working toward five separate final treaties. The proposed treaty lands include Discovery Island Marine Provincial Park for the Songhees First Nation, and Sooke Mountain Provincial Park for the T’Sou-ke First Nation. The outgoing BC NDP administration’s position was that public access and recreational opportunities would continue and conservation values would be maintained. It also held public open houses in four Vancouver Island communities in June 2026 and noted that further engagement will occur before the treaties are concluded. Each treaty must be approved by the affected First Nation and the provincial and federal governments before taking effect. Moyse nevertheless argued that offering provincial parks as treaty lands conflicts with the very strong political direction voters provided in 2002. He also cautioned that any access guarantee would depend on the exact language of the final treaties, which has not yet been released. He said treaty implementation legislation could amend or override portions of the Park Act. WHO CONTROLS DEVELOPMENT ON TREATY LANDS? Moyse said his concern extends beyond Discovery Island Marine and Sooke Mountain provincial parks to Hatley Park National Historic Site — the federally-owned property in Colwood in Greater Victoria that is home to Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle, and its surrounding public gardens and grounds. The Department of National Defence has determined that it no longer requires the property for operational purposes, placing at least a portion of it into discussions for potential inclusion as Songhees First Nation treaty land. “Again, the federal government has apparently decided that those lands are surplus to the federal government’s needs and thus surplus to the public’s needs, and they’ve been put on the table for transfer to the Songhees,” Moyse told Daily Hive Urbanized. Royal Roads University, which leases the federal land it sits on, says it supports the transfer of the lands through the treaty process and has agreements with the Songhees First Nation and Esquimalt First Nation, and intends to ensure that the post-secondary institution can continue operating. Those agreements also express a shared commitment to protecting the property’s heritage, cultural, historic, and environmental values, although the university acknowledges that its campus footprint could change. Moyse argued that continued Royal Roads University operations would not eliminate the consequences of transferring ownership. He objected to the possibility that the university could eventually have to acquire the portion of the property it requires for its campus after the land becomes treaty land. A 2017 provincial briefing noted that the university and the Songhees First Nation intended to explore fee-simple ownership of the lands required by the university, while emphasizing that all parties expected the institution to remain at its current location. “You start to hear ridiculous things like the Songhees saying, ‘Well, you know, the university could always buy those lands back from us once we’ve been given them in treaty negotiations. They can pay us millions of dollars to buy them back,'” said Moyse. “This is all set against a background that people need to understand: These lands are not lands that are subject to any existing or remaining Aboriginal title. These are lands which were surrendered in the 1850s… Why are we giving lands to people that they’ve already surrendered in the past?” This proposed transfer is also being challenged by the Esquimalt First Nation, which filed a lawsuit in March 2026 seeking Aboriginal title over Hatley Park and an injunction preventing any portion from becoming Songhees treaty land. The federal government has said the case remains at an early stage. The provincial government previously indicated that treaty lands would no longer be governed by municipal zoning. Instead, each treaty nation would have authority to manage, zone, and plan the use of its lands. Moyse suggested that, in urban areas with little available Crown land, governments could instead provide First Nations with funding to acquire private commercial property from willing sellers. Those properties could then remain subject to municipal zoning, rather than transferring heavily used public parks, historic sites, and other public lands. Moyse also raised a less visible but major consequence of the proposed transfers: the loss of a municipal government’s zoning authority over land that becomes treaty land. He said that “no matter what the treaty says, these lands, once they are transferred, are not subject to local zoning.” One example of the land use authority created by a modern treaty can be seen at Tsawwassen First Nation, where the 2009 treaty controversially helped make the Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall possible on former provincial Crown land that had previously been agricultural. The treaty transferred the land to the First Nation, excluded specified lands from the provincially-protected Agricultural Land Reserve, and placed land use planning under the First Nation’s jurisdiction. Under the proposed Te’mexw treaties, each First Nation would similarly be responsible for managing, zoning, and developing its treaty lands. Federal and provincial laws would continue to apply, with the final treaties setting out which laws prevail. In addition to the federally-owned portion of Hatley Park, one of the most prominent properties in the proposed Songhees land package is Enterprise Wharf at 1112 Wharf St. — a 2.9-acre provincial Crown parcel on the Victoria Inner Harbour waterfront in Downtown Victoria. Named after the historic wharf once located there, the property is now largely used as a surface vehicle parking lot. Another property in question is the 2.3-acre surface vehicle parking lot — known as the “Q Lot” — at 430 Menzies St., situated immediately west of the B.C. legislature. “The City of Victoria will have no say on what the Songhees decide to build on that waterfront wharf lot. They will have no say on what the Songhees decide to build right beside the legislature. The City of Colwood will have no say over what happens to the Hatley Castle grounds,” warned Moyse. “I WANT TO LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE PEOPLE ARE TREATED EQUALLY, WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES” Campbell similarly accused the BC NDP of conducting too much of its reconciliation and land negotiation work outside public view. “I don’t think that you’re going to succeed in an open public democratic society when a government thrives on secrecy. They try to put in place documentation and agreements that effectively exclude the vast majority of the population. That is not the way to the future,” Campbell told Daily Hive Urbanized in the interview. “The way to the future is to embrace the principle of transparency and equality and say to us all, ‘We’re all in this together and we’re all here to stay. But we’re going to do it openly and honestly.'” Campbell said he believes the outgoing BC NDP administration’s lack of transparency was deliberate, alleging that it knew its approach would not receive broad public support. “I think the NDP knows that the general public would not accept it,” said Campbell. He connected that criticism to the BC Liberals’ opposition to the Nisga’a Final Agreement — relating to lands north of Terrace — while his party was in opposition. The province’s first modern treaty was negotiated and signed by Glen Clark’s BC NDP-led provincial government in 1998 and came into effect in May 2000 — about a year before Campbell first became premier. Campbell unsuccessfully challenged core self-government provisions of the Nisga’a treaty in court, seeking to have those portions declared constitutionally invalid. The Supreme Court of B.C. rejected the challenge in 2000, and the BC Liberals abandoned their appeal after forming provincial government government shortly after. Campbell maintained that his party’s initial objection to the Nisg’a treaty was not to reconciliation itself, but to what it saw as the exclusion of the wider public from decisions involving significant public interests. He argued that British Columbians were presented with a completed agreement and then accused of opposing reconciliation if they questioned it. The 2002 referendum had its political roots partly in the controversy surrounding the Nisga’a treaty’s process. Campbell further painted a picture of the current controversies being a broader debate about whether everyone should have equal access to public decision-making. “I want to live in a country where people are treated equally, with equal opportunities, and I think that’s a critical component of building a strong and vital future for Canada and for British Columbia,” he said, accusing Eby’s BC NDP of moving away from that principle and using secrecy to avoid explaining the consequences of its policies. He extended the same argument to resource development, rejecting the idea that any Indigenous community should have unilateral authority to stop a project. Campbell said that, during his time as premier, his administration’s position was that “there is not going to be a veto for Aboriginal and Indigenous communities. That is not the way to build the kind of long-term reconciliation people claim they’re after.” That political position does not eliminate the Crown’s constitutional obligations to consult and, where required, accommodate Indigenous people. Campbell argued that those obligations should be carried out through transparent processes that also involve the wider public. “The way to do it is to have open processes that are clear, and not do these kind of hidden agenda items that the public has no say in or control of,” he said. Campbell said his concern was not limited to natural resource projects. He also alleged that transferring public parks could leave continued public access dependent on decisions made outside the provincial system. “It’s not just resources. You know, we have public parks all over the province, and the NDP has decided that, ‘Oh, well, the public won’t have access to some of those parks sometime.’ When? Whenever they feel like,” he told Daily Hive Urbanized. “That’s not the right way to handle this, and it turns people away from an open democratic community where everyone is treated as an equal, and everyone is invited to have their say, but no group, based on religious beliefs or race or anything else, is in a position to veto what is important to the future of the province of British Columbia,” he reiterated. Campbell did not identify a particular provincial park, but a very prominent and controversial example of recurring and highly unpredictable temporary access restrictions is Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. In recent years, this highly popular provincial park near Pemberton has been repeatedly closed to the general public for extensive periods of the peak outdoor recreation season, as a measure to provide the Lilwat First Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation with their own time in the space. Although the eight-day closure in June 2026 and the 23-day closure beginning after Labour Day in September 2026 were both announced on May 7, 2026, earlier restrictions requested by the First Nations often came with very little warning, with Joffre Lakes Provincial Park closed for weeks — sometimes overlapping with the very busy late August to early September period — with just one day’s public notice of the closure. It should be emphasized that this situation is completely legally distinct from transferring parkland through a treaty. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park remains provincial parkland, and the Park Act enables the number of visitors to be limited or temporarily closed for public use. Doerkson’s incoming Conservative-led provincial government has promised to “restore equal access to Crown land and provincial parks” by legally guaranteeing public access, subject only to “legitimate conservation and safety requirements.” THE QUESTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, DRIPA, AND B.C.’S PATH FORWARD Private property guarantees were another central concern raised by Campbell. The issue has gained immense prominence following the Supreme Court of B.C.’s August 2025 Cowichan Tribes decision, with Justice Barbara Young granting them Aboriginal Title over a large area of public and private lands in southeast Richmond. It became a major issue during the October 2026 provincial election campaign. The referendum’s first principle stated that private property should not be expropriated for treaty settlements. However, the 2002 vote did not address court-declared Aboriginal title over previously granted fee-simple land. The Cowichan Tribes court case is separate from treaty negotiations. The court recognized Aboriginal title over land in Richmond, including areas containing privately-owned property with major industrial businesses by multinational companies, but the Cowichan Tribes did not ask the court to invalidate privately held fee-simple titles. The BC NDP administration and Cowichan Tribes have also stated that neither is seeking to invalidate those private titles through negotiations or their respective appeals. However, for more than a year, critics have accused lawyers representing the BC NDP-led provincial government of pulling their punches in the Cowichan Tribes case. Campbell nevertheless argued that Canadian constitutional changes are necessary to provide stronger protection for private property ownership, along with clearer public consultation and disclosure requirements by governments. He was equally direct when asked about DRIPA, which the BC NDP administration introduced and the legislature unanimously passed in 2019, as the provincial government’s framework for aligning provincial laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “DRIPA should be repealed. You should never pass legislation where you don’t know what the impacts are going to be,” Campbell told Daily Hive Urbanized. The incoming majority Conservative government has pledged to turn that position into government policy. Their platform explicitly promises DRIPA’s repeal and a return to what it calls the existing Section 35 constitutional framework. Campbell also warned that unresolved rules around land, permitting, resource development, and consultation could greatly discourage private investment in B.C. “I think one of the things that everyone has missed in this discussion is, uncertainty is one of the worst things we can have in the economy. If people don’t know what the rules are, it’s really hard to ask them to invest substantial sums in an economy,” he said. Both Campbell and Moyse said the public should be consulted if the provincial government of the day intends to replace the principles adopted in 2002, although Moyse more directly endorsed holding another referendum while Campbell described it as one possible approach. Campbell said the original framework remains satisfactory, but a government that disagrees with it should openly explain what it wants to change and seek public input. Moyse went further, recommending another province-wide exercise to establish contemporary public expectations for treaty negotiations. “I would certainly recommend that there be another similar endeavour,” said Moyse, while acknowledging that a new referendum would likely encounter strong opposition from First Nations organizations, as the original did. Moyse nevertheless said modern treaties can successfully advance reconciliation when suitable lands are identified, a sound agreement is negotiated, and certainty and finality are provided for all parties. He further described the Nisga’a treaty as “a huge success.” Moyse was one of the provincial government’s lawyers in the 1990s working on the Nisga’a treaty. Moyse’s preferred outcome is “a form of reconciliation that actually works for everybody.” The provincial election outcome means many of the policy changes suggested by Campbell could now be pursued without putting the question back to voters. Although the 2002 referendum does not bind the incoming government, several of its underlying principles could soon re-emerge as provincial policy under the Conservatives — nearly a quarter century after British Columbians first endorsed them. You might also like: - Major Richmond developer appeals judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case - Confidential pre-election documents reveal David Eby's BC NDP secret plan to transfer 400 Crown parcels to First Nations - B.C. business leaders overwhelmingly say DRIPA is undermining economic certainty - Conservative provincial government set to roll back BC NDP's housing legislation to give municipal governments more control - Government of Canada's landmark agreement recognizes Musqueam First Nation's Aboriginal title in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver International Airport first in line for Prime Minister Carney's privatization strategy, with up to 20% First Nations stake: report https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-treaty-negotiations-referendum-first-nations-gordon-campbell Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:48:49 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/smith-athletic-training-centre-langley-township-construction Kenneth Chan At first glance, this new community and recreational facility appears to be a sibling of the Richmond Olympic Oval. A full-sized indoor soccer field beneath sweeping wooden arches is set to become the centrepiece of a major new sports complex in the Township of Langley. The indoor venue of Smith Athletic Training Centre is targeting completion in Spring 2027, adding an enclosed playing field to the three outdoor synthetic turf fields that opened at the Smith Athletic Soccer Campus in September 2025. Construction first began in 2024. You might also like: - Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind stacked five-arena complex in Langley Township - Inside North Vancouver's newly opened $230-million Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre - North Vancouver's Harbour Swimming Deck in Burrard Inlet could open in 2027 - City of Vancouver outlines three preliminary Kitsilano Outdoor Pool renewal concepts costing up to $300 million - $25-million in federal funding for new 1,600-seat concert hall at Langley Events Centre Located near the southeast corner of the intersection of 208A Street and 78 Avenue in Willoughby’s Smith neighbourhood, the project has a budget of just under $130 million for its first two phases. The municipal government’s investment includes both the outdoor public park improvements and the indoor facility. Acton Ostry Architects and MJMA Architecture & Design designed the project, with Wright Construction and Smith Bros. and Wilson Ltd. undertaking construction. The work is being delivered in multiple phases through a progressive design-build process. The 108,000 sq. ft. enclosed indoor training centre will provide a full-sized soccer pitch matching the campus’ outdoor fields, giving players space to train and play indoors without reducing the playing area. Alongside the field, the building will contain spectator seating, change rooms, food and beverage facilities, a merchandise store, and rooms for training and other activities. Its defining architectural feature is a series of enormous mass-timber arches. The solid glulam arches span 80 metres (262 ft.) across the building’s width. The supporting spaces elsewhere in the facility use a combination of concrete, steel, and wood construction. The roof’s unconventional design has also presented construction challenges. Upon inquiry, the Township told Daily Hive Urbanized installation took longer than anticipated because assembling the structure proved more difficult than expected, even for a contractor experienced in timber construction. Smith Athletic Training Centre will join other prominent Lower Mainland facilities that make extensive use of wood materials to cover large spaces, including the PNE’s brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre and the Richmond Olympic Oval. Those venues have longer spans but different structural systems. The PNE amphitheatre combines timber arches with major steel components in a complex, intersecting roof, while the Richmond Olympic Oval uses composite wood-and-steel arches spanning approximately 100 metres. Across the 23-acre soccer campus, the outdoor amenities include three synthetic fields, shelters for players and referees, and a grandstand. A separate synthetic turf warm-up area will incorporate space designed specifically for goalkeeper training. The wider public park plans also include a large plaza, a concession, public washrooms, a playground, landscaped areas for informal recreation, vehicle parking, and new road and pedestrian connections. The outdoor fields officially opened in September 2025, while player and official shelters and some spectator seating had also been completed earlier in 2026. The campus forms part of a broader municipal government effort to increase access to youth soccer and improve synthetic playing fields as demand for recreation grows. There is currently a major shortage of space available for young soccer players. In a pre-election interview with Daily Hive Urbanized in August 2026, outgoing Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward said the indoor facility will give Langley United Soccer Association more dependable access to playing space, reducing the disruption weather can cause to youth sports. “For them, they’ll be able to have a lot of predictable programming hours, regardless of weather or timing or other things,” said Woodward. He asserted that accommodating more activity indoors could also reduce the need to build additional outdoor fields to provide equivalent programming hours. He suggested this could save taxpayers “tens of millions down the road.” He also pushed back against some public perceptions that Smith Athletic Training Centre is being built as a stadium for a particular sports team, emphasizing that its purpose is to serve youth sports. The athletic campus will also connect with two new neighbouring public schools, bringing education and recreation facilities together in the rapidly growing residential community. Langley School District’s stɑtl̓əw̓ Middle School and Emery Dosdall Secondary School are scheduled to reach completion and open in September 2027. Together, the schools are designed to accommodate 2,800 students, with 900 spaces at the middle school and 1,900 at the secondary school. Their very close proximity to the soccer campus will place the new playing fields and other outdoor amenities beside a substantial new concentration of students. “We’re focused on youth sports, and that’s what Smith Athletic is for,” he said. Woodward said the Township had accelerated its investment to coincide with the development of the neighbouring schools. He described the combined education and recreation facilities as a lasting community amenity, reflecting his preference for completing projects and moving on to other needs. “And so we have a philosophy of finishing a project and then moving on to the next, not phasing it endlessly,” he said. The soccer campus follows another major Township investment in community sports: the $149-million ARENAS at Langley Events Centre, which opened nearby at Willoughby Community Park in September 2026. This new complex contains five rinks — three ice rinks, including a 1,200-seat venue, and two permanent dry-floor arenas, with the dry rinks stacked above two of the ice sheets to make better use of the site. The expansion provides additional space for hockey, lacrosse, ball hockey, public skating, and other community recreation activities. You might also like: - Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind stacked five-arena complex in Langley Township - Inside North Vancouver's newly opened $230-million Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre - North Vancouver's Harbour Swimming Deck in Burrard Inlet could open in 2027 - City of Vancouver outlines three preliminary Kitsilano Outdoor Pool renewal concepts costing up to $300 million - $25-million in federal funding for new 1,600-seat concert hall at Langley Events Centre https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/smith-athletic-training-centre-langley-township-construction Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:36:57 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ferries-underwater-noise-whale-conservation Kenneth Chan BC Ferries is aiming to cut the underwater noise its vessels produce in key Southern Resident orca whale habitat by 50 per cent by 2036, under a new conservation agreement with the Government of Canada. This week, the ferry company’s partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Transport Canada also includes work to reduce the risk of ferries hitting whales and limit other disturbances caused by ferry operations. The noise target uses 2019 as the starting point for comparison and applies to the fleet’s overall underwater noise within designated critical habitat for Southern Resident orca whales. 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For example, the incoming new Summit Class vessels — BC Ferries’ future largest ships, operating on the major routes liking Metro Vancouver with Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast — will have azimuth propulsors and smaller diesel engines, which will significantly reduce underwater radiated noise. As well, BC Ferries is increasingly adopting vessels with battery-electric capabilities, which are generally quieter than conventional combustion-engine vessels. For the whales, a quieter environment can make a difference in their ability to find food and communicate. DFO identifies noise disturbance as a threat that can interfere with feeding, resting, and social interactions among Southern Resident orca whales. “BC Ferries has a responsibility to connect customers and coastal communities while protecting the marine environment we all value,” said Brian Anderson, the interim president and CEO of BC Ferries, in a statement. “We have taken meaningful steps to reduce the impact of our operations on marine mammals and this agreement builds on that work. By collaborating with Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we can continue advancing quieter vessels, improved operational practices and measures to further reduce the risk of vessel strikes.” The agreement calls for BC Ferries to develop and maintain an underwater noise management plan. That plan is to establish how the company will measure its starting noise levels, set out timelines, and track implementation. Transport Canada will contribute research and technical advice on measuring noise and making vessels quieter, including through their design, upkeep, and operation. DFO will advise on how underwater noise and collisions affect at-risk whales and what measures could help reduce those impacts. BC Ferries also plans to monitor collision risks and adjust its prevention measures as more information becomes available, while sharing findings with other marine operators and conducting public education. The announcement comes shortly after a whale collision involving the Queen of Surrey in Howe Sound. On Oct. 18, the ferry struck a humpback whale near the Grace Islands while operating between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay. BC Ferries said initial reports indicated the whale surfaced immediately ahead of the vessel, giving the crew little time to respond. A dead humpback was subsequently spotted near the Grace Islands on Oct. 26. Researchers identified it as Notcho, also known as BCX1700, using photographs showing distinctive features of its right pectoral flipper. The Marine Education and Research Society said the whale’s tail fluke was missing. In an Oct. 30 update, it was determined that Notcho had died after being struck by a BC Ferries vessel. Although the conservation partnership was announced after the collision, the agreement was already in progress and was not a direct response to that incident. The partnership also builds on existing work to reduce shipping impacts on whales, including the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s ECHO program and a separate conservation agreement involving federal agencies and marine industry partners. You might also like: - These are the tree-inspired names of BC Ferries' future four largest ships, built in China - What we know about the improved design of BC Ferries' New Major Vessels - BC Ferries suddenly replaces CEO Nicolas Jimenez as board launches service review - New Pacific Link oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast officially declared a national priority - Prime Minister Carney grants new $5.9-billion Metro Vancouver superport national interest status, targeting opening four years earlier - Orca population face 'possible extinction' as Carney pushes for a new B.C. superport https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ferries-underwater-noise-whale-conservation Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:28:01 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-food-vancouver-october-2026 Marco Ovies As professional foodies in Vancouver, we tend to do a lot of good eating. But some bites stand out more than others, and at the end of the month, we like to reminisce about some of our favourites. From 16-course tasting menus that highlight Chinese Pacific Northwest cuisine to baked goods we waited over two hours in line for, these are some of the best bites we had in Vancouver this month. Have somewhere you think we need to try? Let us know by sending us an email at dished@dailyhive.com. BEEF SIU MAI — HAISAN It was truly a challenge to narrow down our favourite bite from Haisan’s 16-course tasting menu (we contemplated starting a bracketed tier list), but what better way to encapsulate what a fantastic meal we had than with its first course: the Beef Siu Mai. Chef and owner Steven Che is offering folks a look into Chinese Pacific Northwest cuisine with foods inspired by Macau (where he was born) and growing up in Vancouver. Trust us when we say every course is just as stunning as the last (a.k.a. now is the time to book your reservation). Address: 2892 Commercial Dr., Vancouver THE GALBI — JEJU Following its induction into the Michelin Guide (claiming the title of the first Korean restaurant in Vancouver to be Michelin Recommended), we stopped by Jeju to see what owners Sungeun “Sung” Kim and Yunyoung “Dylan” Kim were cooking up in their new Mount Pleasant space. Among many incredible bites, the one that had us telling all our friends to try was The Galbi — a 35-day-aged prime short rib that just melted in your mouth. It also didn’t hurt that it was served with all sorts of tasty sides like bok choy kimchi and pickled veggies, and we gorged ourselves on the side of rice mixed in with the remaining sauce from the galbi. Address: 540 E. Broadway, Vancouver DRY AGE DUCK — THE MOON We stopped by Vancouver’s new martini bar and restaurant, The Moon, on opening night and found plenty to be excited about, from a martini that tasted like an heirloom tomato to some delectable wagyu beef. But the dish that stood out the most to us was the Dry Age Duck. While the duck was perfectly cooked with a crisp skin, we almost loved the corn element even more. From the arepa sabayon (think a corn cake turned into a sauce) to some crushed popcorn from a local farm dusted on top, this felt like a love letter to corn. Definitely worth trying Address: 59 Powell St., Vancouver ROTISSERIE QUÉBÉCOISE — CHEZ CÈLINE People were raving about Chez Cèline’s rotisserie chicken dinner when the team debuted it last year, so as the dedicated journalists we are, we knew we had to go and check it out. What did we discover? One heck of a good chicken. And it’s not just the chicken to get excited about. The sides are as equally important to the meal, from the crisp frites perfect for dipping in the provided ketchup and aioli to the coleslaw and the oh-so-droolworthy gravy; there’s plenty to love here. Oh, and the grilled potato bun is also fantastic. Address: 4298 Fraser St., Vancouver WAGYU TARTARE — BY HANDSON We’ll be honest, we’ve been fans of everything By Handson has been cooking up since they launched the new concept (and honestly, back when they were Handson Steak and Frites too). Among the menu bites we got to try from its tasting menu (including some wonderful cocktails inspired by Vancouver neighbourhoods), we fell in love with the Wagyu Beef Tartare served in seaweed and topped with truffle potato. Address: 847 Denman St., Vancouver LOBSTER POT PIE — RILEY’S FISH AND STEAK Lobster lovers, take note: the Lobster Pot Pie from Riley’s Steak and Fish is no joke. This features Atlantic lobster, brandied lobster cream, puff pastry, leeks, and an assortment of baby vegetables for one delicious dish. Address: 200 Burrard St., Vancouver GARLIC BUN — ANA BAKEHOUSE Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking Dished always gets special treatment — we waited two hours in line to try this new Vancouver bakery pop-up, and it was well worth the wait. Some of the goodies were sold out by the time we got to the front; we did manage to grab a Banh Mi (made with a house-made baguette), a Matcha Pandan Coconut drink, and an addictive Garlic Bun stuffed with cream cheese and dipped in roasted garlic butter. We’ll definitely be back for their next pop-up, whenever that is. Address: Watch Instagram for the next pop-up location KARAAGE BURGER — LUCKY LILY ASIAN BRASSERIE We had the privilege of being invited to a media tasting at Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie — a new dining concept from Top Chef Canada: All Stars champion chef Nicole Gomes — and were fortunate enough to sample some really tasty food. Among those, the Karaage Burger was a crowd favourite, served with an addictive togarashi mayo. Also important to note, this is typically served as a bigger burger, and we were served slider versions specifically for the event (next time we’re flying out of YVR, we’ll stop by and try the menu for “research” don’t worry). Address: Inside YVR Airport, domestic terminal Gate C46 — 3211 Grant McConachie Wy., Richmond Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-food-vancouver-october-2026 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:52 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/haisan-vancouver-2026 Marco Ovies It only took one bite for us to realize that Haisan was truly something special. The new Chinese Pacific Northwest fine dining restaurant is quite obviously a passion project for chef and owner Steven Che, who Dished had the pleasure of chatting with ahead of our 16-course tasting experience. Haisan is inspired by Che’s lived experience, having been born in Macau, China, and then growing up in Vancouver. “Chinese Pacific Northwest is kind of the flavours we grew up with in Canada, both going to kind of Chinese restaurants, Hong Kong-style cafes, dim sum places, as well as White Spot, Tim Hortons. It’s just finding the middle ground between those two things,” explained Che when we sat down to chat with him. When finding that middle ground between the Pacific Northwest and China, Che looked at the geography of both places as inspiration. He actually shared that the name Haisan derives from the Cantonese words ocean (海) and mountain (山), geographies that celebrate both Vancouver and where he grew up in Macau. This coastal and mountain inspiration speaks to everything at the restaurant, from the food to the actual space that Che said took a little over a year to build. “We wanted the space to represent the best parts of the Pacific Northwest, both the ocean and the mountain, which is what Haisan stands for,” Che said. This is achieved through millwork made locally in Vancouver, in addition to some from China, along with coastal blue curtains that run around the space to help dampen the sound, giving the room a really cozy feeling. Folks may recognize Che from Vancouver’s Just Pizza, a shop he owns alongside Jan Natividad, built around handcrafted sourdough pizza that has become renowned for its unique offerings like Cumin Lamb and Filipino Breakfast. But don’t let that fool you into thinking Che has no experience in a fine dining kitchen. He has been working in hospitality since the age of thirteen and has trained in some of the world’s most rigorous kitchens, including a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Norway and a three-hatted restaurant in Australia. He was named Rising Star Chef of the Year at the 2024 Chinese Restaurant Awards and won the 2026 Garland Canada Culinary Competition. We don’t mean to jinx it, but we truly believe that Haisan is operating at a Michelin level, made clear through its dedication to service and quality of food and drink. Che has developed a very intentional menu at Haisan, straight down to him creating the very plates that everything is served on. “I spent the past three years producing and throwing all the ceramics in the restaurant, so everything you will eat off of will be made by my hands,” he told us.  The first course on the current menu is Beef Siu Mai made with dried mandarin peel and topped with black vinegar — a dish Che explained is meant to be familiar to diners, but also introduces them to the kind of experience that they can expect for the rest of their meal. “Traditional siu mai is usually made with pork and shrimp, and we wanted to do a twist off of that,” he said. “When I look towards recreating Chinese flavours or dishes. I look to flavour combinations that I really really enjoy, one being beef and dried mandarin peel. We wanted to make something that you couldn’t get at other Chinese restaurants.” This was just one of 16 plates that would be brought to our table, which may sound like an overwhelming amount of food, but is also a very deliberate decision by Che to highlight different ingredients. “[I like] having courses be more singular in focus and not having to feel like I need to put a whole bunch on a plate to make something worth it or stand out. We can instead focus on one or two ingredients and really make them shine,” he shared.  Dishes following the siu mai included Prawn Tamago with prawn tartar and purple yam and Squid Noodles with century egg and pepper relish before we moved onto another highlight of the night: Persimmon Cashew Paté with a toasted soy dressing offering a fresh, nutty bite. Drinks are also a must here, with a lovely cocktail, wine, and tea program developed by General Manager Jess Ye — one of the brains behind Vancouver’s wine tasting pop-up SuperNoveau. Highlights include the Snow Pear Mountain (pear eau de vie, pear juice, chrysanthemum, ginger, honey, soda, and dehydrated pear) and Hua Mei Highball (preserved salted plum, Chinese yellow wine, oolong tea, emeshu, and soda). Haisan also offers wine and tea pairings to go along with your meal. Following the persimmon cashew paté, we moved on to other incredible dishes, including Oysters with dried scallops, mussel cream, and drizzled with dill oil; Mussels with burnt honey, fermented black beans, and compressed celery; Milky Chicken in a ginger broth with celtuce; and Rockfish with dried scallops and seaweed before diving into the Onion Soup. “It tastes just like a sour cream and onion chip,” aptly exclaimed our dining companion after taking a bite. The Scallion Pancake following our soup course was the dish we were personally the most excited to try (having taken a peek at the menu ahead of our visit). Here the team is serving it with a side of beef tongue and shallot mayo for a DIY customizable bite (complete with a warm towel for cleaning your hands). A halved Oyster Mushroom with matsutake and prosciutto XO sauce was then brought to our table, followed by Crab Congee with dill gel and red fife miso, and the final savour course of Quail with hawthorn, chestnut, and pea shoots. Then, we moved onto our three courses of dessert (arguably the ideal number of desserts to enjoy). Pomelo once again made an appearance in the Pomelo Ice — a citrus-forward bite meant to reset our palate ahead of the other two sweet courses. Then we were brought Fried Goat Milk in a delicate batter with osmanthus gel and blueberry jam that was warm and all sorts of comforting. “This is my favourite dessert ever,” Natividad said, presenting us with our final course of the night: Roasted Barley Gelato topped with a sesame cookie with coffee molasses and brown butter. This dessert was salty, sweet, and all sorts of delicious, concluding a meal that we dare say was one of the favourites we’ve had in the city. Upon finishing our meal, we were presented with a menu inside an envelope consisting of all the dishes we tried. Since Haisan is exclusively a tasting menu restaurant, dishes can change from day to day depending on what Che is excited to serve, making this a great way to remember our dining experience. From start to finish, our meal at Haisan felt unlike any other in Vancouver’s vast dining scene. From the dedication to service and the many delicious bites, this is one meal not to miss. HAISAN Address: 2892 Commercial Dr., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/haisan-vancouver-2026 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:39 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michael-buble-the-x-files Natalia Buia Michael Bublé became a household name with the success of his self-titled debut album in 2003. Since then, the Canadian crooner has been just about everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Vatican where he once sang for the Pope. But did you know he was once on the hit sci-fi show The X-Files before he got famous? This Halloween, we’d like to take you back to 1996. By this time, the spooky Chris Carter-created series was a mainstream television phenomenon, drawing around 15.4 million viewers per episode. 51-year-old Bublé, who was born in Burnaby, B.C., wasn’t quite the chart-topping crooner or sparkling-water pitchman we know him as today. Back in the ’90s, he was a struggling actor with dreams of making it big in Hollywood. Being an actor on the West Coast had its perks. Vancouver had earned its nickname as “Hollywood North,” with film and TV productions flocking to the city, making it the third largest film hub in North America. Vancouver was also the perfect place for a young, aspiring actor like Bublé to get his foot in the door since the popular sci-fi show starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson happened to film in and around the city. When he was 19 years old, Bublé was cast as an extra — credited on IMDb as “Submarine Sailor” — on the season three episode “Piper Maru” which aired in February 1996. If you’re curious, you can go stream it now on Disney+ or PlutoTV. He didn’t have any lines, but he did get to look suitably worried as a World War II submarine crew member trapped aboard a vessel where a mysterious illness causes the crew’s eyes to fill with black oil. It’s truly a blink and you miss it moment on the show, but hey, you’ve got to start somewhere. Actually, a bunch of major Canadian stars got their big break on The X-Files, including Ryan Reynolds and Brent Butt. But while some of us canucks love to geek out over this cameo from such a young star-in-the-making, it appears Bublé himself didn’t have such a good time on set. In a 2015 interview with TVLive, he recalled his acting debut came with a side of hot dog drama. Hunger got the best of him while on set, and when he grabbed a hot dog from the craft services table, all hell broke loose. A crew member warned that he’d never work in Hollywood again and would be blacklisted, and he says he got fired on the spot. But Bublé would find work again in La La Land, albeit for a little while. His next small role was “Drome Groupie” in the made-for-TV movie Death Game that aired later that year. Then he got the part of “Finale Singer” in Duets, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. And in 2001 he was Van Martin — finally, a character with an actual name — in the critically panned movie Totally Blonde. Since then, Bublé has popped up on other TV shows and movies, but only as himself. Guess he’s happy playing to his strengths. After 11 years off the air (if you count the first reboot) The X-Files is back yet again, this time under the direction of Ryan Coogler, with Hamish Patel and Danielle Deadwyler as the leads. The show will once again be filming in Vancouver, so who’s to say our favourite Canadian crooner won’t make another appearance? If not, “submarine sailor” will always have a special place in our hearts. Happy Halloween, readers! https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/michael-buble-the-x-files Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:41 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-time-zone-health-effects Hanna Hett While it is welcome news to many that B.C.’s time zone will not fall back an hour on Nov. 1, experts have raised concerns about the specific time zone the government chose to stay in. Last March, Premier David Eby announced that B.C. would officially move to permanent daylight saving time and end the twice-yearly clock changes in the fall and spring. This meant that the clock change on March 8, 2026, when we sprung forward one hour, was the last time B.C. would change its clocks. The province is officially leaving behind permanent standard time — the time zone we would normally be switching to in November. Instead, B.C. will remain in permanent daylight saving time, which the Province has officially renamed Pacific Time (PCT). At the time, Eby said that it would improve health, reduce disruptions for families, and allow an extra hour of light during winter evenings. Patrick Baylis, a professor at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics, is the co-author of a recent analysis that examined the health impacts of adopting permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time. “I think compared to the previous [twice-annual] switching, it’s a little bit of an improvement,” he told Daily Hive in an interview. Baylis said that the twice-annual switches resulted in people losing that hour of sleep every spring, which would affect them for several weeks after and contribute to risks like an increased likelihood of car accidents, as well as behavioural, learning, or attention issues in adolescents. However, Baylis noted, “we think permanent standard would have been the better choice.” Permanent standard time was created so that time zones align with the day-night cycle, so that the sun is directly overhead at noon. This time zone gave people more opportunity to get morning light during the short winter days, which ultimately helps people sleep better. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW TIME ZONE? With B.C.’s new time zone, most residents who work until 5 p.m. will have the opportunity to enjoy some evening daylight after working hours — something we missed out on in previous years when we fell back an hour. According to B.C., this gives people “more usable light in the evenings in the winter,” with more additional time for leisure, the outdoors, and “consumer activity.” Baylis said there’s validity to this argument. “Ultimately, policy choices are about trade-offs. I think the more visible benefit here is that you get that afternoon light. You can participate in leisure activities and go golf after work; you can see your friends for a sunlit beer at the pub. All these things are great.” He said there’s evidence that there’s increased retail activity when there’s more light at the end of the day. But there’s an obvious trade-off to this: less light in the morning. Baylis said places that have chosen permanent saving time — like B.C. has — have seen documented health, productivity, and even economic consequences. “The short of it is that sunlight is a really important trigger for our biological circadian clocks. It tells us to wake up. It starts kind of a ticking timer that runs throughout the day that then subsequently tells it to go to sleep,” he said. If people don’t get this morning light, they don’t “kick off that timer,” which results in a weaker sleep signal at nighttime. This causes people to stay up later and get less sleep than what they need. “This shows up in the sleep science literature, where you see people sleeping less when they’re exposed to sunrise later in the day,” Baylis said. This loss of sleep has effects on mental health and is particularly problematic for students, who tend to perform less well with a later sunrise because adolescents typically have a later circadian rhythm. Further, Baylis said that switching to permanent savings time has the long-term effect of reducing wages by three to four per cent. He said studies that compared regions in the U.S. where sunrises are later against regions where sunrises are earlier (controlling for other variables that could affect productivity) found this notable difference in wages. “They’re not working as much; they’re a little more tired,” he said. Baylis said he is not suggesting that this is something that B.C. will see right away, as those differences have “played out over a century,” but that we might start to see a “small reduction in productivity.” WHAT CAN WE DO? Shortly after B.C. announced the new PCT time zone in March, Daily Hive interviewed Ralph Mistlberger, a psychology professor at Simon Fraser University who researches the functions of circadian rhythms and sleep. He recommended that people purchase a light therapy lamp (often sold at pharmacies), which has a much higher level of light output than normal lights, and turn it on in the morning. In the evenings, he said it’s a good idea to minimize light exposure, since artificial light can delay your circadian clock. This, in turn, suppresses melatonin secretion from the pineal gland, which starts to occur in the evening prior to when we go to sleep. Baylis added that at a policy level, school districts should consider shifting school openings a bit later to support students’ learning. Further, safety is another important consideration, as drivers will now be much less rested and driving in the dark for about three months out of the year, instead of three weeks. “We should be thoughtful about trying to manage and mitigate some of the potential safety concerns there, in terms of providing lighting, making sure that there are sidewalks available, making sure that we have transportation stoplight policies — like no right turn on red — that reduce the likelihood of pedestrian-automobile accidents.” https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-time-zone-health-effects Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:01 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-downtown-practice-facility Rob Williams There have been more twists and turns in the Vancouver Canucks’ practice facility saga than the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The Canucks have tried, without success, to get a practice facility built for more than a decade. It’s become a point of embarrassment for the franchise, as they’ll soon become the only team in the NHL to not have their own dedicated facility. Just three months ago, the Canucks announced that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build a facility at Britannia. Two days later, a trio of Vancouver hockey associations expressed concern about the NHL club taking away valuable ice time from hockey-playing children. Not a good look. How could they proceed with such a plan, given everything the Sedins said recently about giving back to the community? Well, maybe they won’t. CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reported on Friday that the Canucks are looking to partner with the City of Vancouver on a location even closer to Rogers Arena. They’re also apparently looking to add more than one sheet of ice, which would benefit the community. > "I have heard there is a location in mind downtown that is even closer than Britannia is.."@DhaliwalSports updated the latest on the #Canucks practice facility.https://t.co/GAYm4jT6bu pic.twitter.com/8pwjUnNsSD > > — Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) October 30, 2026 “The City’s got land in very ideal spots in proximity to Rogers Arena. I’ve heard there is a location in mind, downtown, that’s even closer than Britannia is,” Dhaliwal said on Donnie and Dhali. “They want more than one rink, possibly two or three. They want minor hockey to be involved. They want the City to be involved.” So where could they build? Once upon a time, the Canucks were in talks to build a practice facility across the street from Rogers Arena, as part of the redevelopment of the Plaza of Nations. After years of planning, the plan fell apart in 2021. “In addition to the rink, the Canucks were also set to have about 25,000 sq ft of commercial space over multiple levels dedicated for their uses, including over 8,000 sq ft of space immediately adjacent to the rink as a sports medicine hub for both the team and the community,” Daily Hive Urbanized’s Kenneth Chan reported at the time. You can’t get much closer to Rogers Arena than across the street, but it may be tough to fit multiple sheets of ice in that location. How about the City-owned land near Main and Terminal? It’s not quite downtown, but the location is only a 10-minute walk from Rogers Arena. Whatever they do, the key will be adding to Vancouver’s inventory of ice rather than reducing it. That’s something that Henrik Sedin appeared to recognize recently on the debut episode of The Sat Shah Show. “I’m confident we’re going to get something done,” Henrik said. “For this organization, and for the owners, it’s important that we have discussions with minor hockey as well. We want to make sure that we do this the right way, and can help with the lack of ice sheets that we have in this city… We’re working on it, we’re getting there, it might take some time, but we’re getting closer.” You might also like: - Former Canucks goalie is a newcomer to Sportsnet television broadcasts https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-downtown-practice-facility Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:46 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/cineplex-canada-november-december-2026 Irish Mae Silvestre Movie nights don’t have to cost a fortune, especially with Cineplex bringing back its $3.99 Family Favourites screenings. Cineplex has released its movie lineup for the rest of the year, with tickets going for just $3.99. Family Favourites movies screen in theatres on Saturdays, so be sure to check what’s playing at a Cineplex location near you. You can buy your tickets online, a process that includes a $1.50 fee for advanced seat selection and shareable digital tickets. This applies to the first four tickets purchased in a transaction. Scene+ members only have to pay a $1 online booking fee, while that fee is waived for CineClub members. Ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes. Here’s the full list of movies you can catch for $3.99 in November and December. COYOTE VS. ACME Date: Saturday, Nov. 7 After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters. POLAR EXPRESS Date: Saturday, Nov. 21 On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. PAW PATROL CHRISTMAS Date: Saturday, Nov. 28 When Santa comes down with a sickness, Rubble steps up to rescue the holiday spirit while racing against Mayor Humdinger’s sneaky plan to swipe everyone’s gifts. ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (FRENCH) Date: Saturday, Nov. 28 Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day. THE GRINCH (ANIMATED) Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. POLAR EXPRESS Date: Saturday, Dec. 12 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/cineplex-canada-november-december-2026 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pierce-brosnan-vancouver-art-gallery Amir Ali James Bond himself, 007 actor Pierce Brosnan, was spotted at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The Vancouver Art Gallery shared a post about his visit on Instagram earlier today, calling Brosnan a “prolific artist” himself. It also referred to Brosnan as an environmental advocate. According to the post, Brosnan was at the Vancouver Art Gallery to see That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature and Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change. The Goldeneye and Mrs. Doubtfire actor has been in Vancouver several times in the past, including for film projects like Butterfly on a Wheel, an action thriller that was filmed here. Vancouver Art Gallery’s Instagram post said that Co-CEO Sirish Rao caught up with the actor. The gallery shared a portion of a 2023 Vanity Fair blurb in which Brosnan described painting as being therapeutic. It also shared this quote from the Vanity Fair piece from Brosnan: “Painting has helped me find my way in life. Whenever I feel angst, I’ll go to the canvas. It brings me comfort, and it’s just so joyful.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Vancouver Art Gallery (@vanartgallery) Brosnan is currently one of the stars of the hit TV show MobLand. He’s also set to star in the upcoming reboot of the Sylvester Stallone flick Cliffhanger.  “That’s Thomas Crown! Check his pockets,” someone joked in response to the post. Others praised his work in MobLand. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pierce-brosnan-vancouver-art-gallery Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:28:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mls-legends-congratulate-vancouver-whitecaps-brian-white-on-100-goals Daniel Wagner Only a select few strikers have scored 100 goals in MLS competition. Now the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brian White is one of them. White’s goal in the 41st minute of the Whitecaps’ 4-1 win over San Diego FC was his 100th MLS goal — 95 in the regular season and five in the playoffs. White was welcomed to the MLS Century Club by six of its legendary members in a video posted by the Whitecaps on social media: Taylor Twellman, Dwayne De Rosario, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Landon Donovan, Jason Kreis, and former Whitecap Kei Kamara. > A proper welcome to the club 👏 > MLS Century Club members welcome Brian White 💯 pic.twitter.com/oXAJuimKlf > > — Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 30, 2026 “Welcome to the Century Club,” said Kamara. “Kei Kamara here, a former Whitecap. That’s right, we’re repping.” White’s 100th was a classic Brian White goal, as he soared above the San Diego backline to head home the cross from Oliver Larraz. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@whitecapsfc) “It’s a nice achievement, something I’ve always wanted and had my eyes on, if I’m being honest,” said White after the match, though he noted his focus is on a team goal. “These things are nice, but we want to win the MLS Cup. I want to win the MLS Cup. That’s first and foremost on my mind.” The Whitecaps can take a solid step towards that MLS Cup by clinching first place in the Western Conference with a win on Sunday, which would ensure home-field advantage all the way to the Conference Final in the playoffs. White’s century goal was his 18th of the MLS season, a career high for the 30-year-old striker. White had 16 MLS goals for the New York Red Bulls when he joined the Whitecaps in 2021 in a trade for general allocation money. Since then, White has scored 84 MLS goals for the Whitecaps and become their all-time leading goalscorer. You might also like: - Vancouver Whitecaps can clinch first place at BC Place this weekend - Müller chatty and healthy again as Vancouver Whitecaps prepare for crunch time - New Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry dishes on Whitecaps' future and MLB possibility https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mls-legends-congratulate-vancouver-whitecaps-brian-white-on-100-goals Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:57:32 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/2158-2170-west-1st-avenue-vancouver-rental-housing-hotel-tower Kenneth Chan A previously approved proposal to build a secured purpose-built rental housing tower near Kitsilano Beach Park could become a substantially taller building to introduce the additional use of a hotel. Local developer Millennium Development has submitted a new rezoning application for 2158-2170 West 1st Ave., which is located near the southeast corner of the intersection of Yew Street and West 1st Avenue. The site is near bus stops on Cornwall Avenue and West 4th Avenue, served by frequent bus routes, and it is also about a 12-minute walk from SkyTrain’s future Arbutus Station (on West Broadway). You might also like: - Stalled Downtown Vancouver office tower project pivots to 295-room hotel - Filipino Cultural Centre proposal shifts to new 10-storey building in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area - 11-storey hotel and condo building eyed for former Granville Street gas station site in Vancouver - TransLink officially begins construction on its first for-profit building project, in partnership with PCI Vancouver City Council approved the original rezoning application in June 2025 under the prescriptions and stipulations of the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan, and the zoning bylaw was enacted in June 2026. There was also a subsequent development permit application, which received conditional approval from City staff in December 2025. Existing condition: Cancelled 21-storey, mixed-use concept with rental housing and retail/restaurant uses: Revised 26-storey, mixed-use concept with rental housing, hotel, and retail/restaurant uses: The original 2025-approved concept called for a 212-ft-tall (65-metre) tower with 185 secured purpose-built rental homes, including 148 market rental units and 37 below-market rental units. There would also be 6,300 sq. ft. of commercial retail/restaurant space along the ground level, along with two underground levels for 99 vehicle parking stalls, plus about 350 secured bike parking spaces. In August 2026, just over a year after the rezoning approval, the proponents submitted a new rezoning application outlining major changes, with the tower’s height now increasing by about 50 per cent to reach 335 ft. (102 metres) with 26 floors. The revised application’s details were made public this week ahead of the start of the City’s formal public consultation process later in November 2026. Under the revisions, the number of secured purpose-built rental homes has fallen by about a third, with the project now providing 121 units, including 97 market rental units and 24 below-market rental units. The unit size mix is 33 studios, 41 one-bedroom units, 31 two-bedroom units, and 16 three-bedroom units. The below-market rental housing uses would be situated within the second and third levels, and the market rental housing uses would be situated within the building’s fourth level and top 10 levels, while eleven floors within the tower’s mid-section would be dedicated to the new hotel with 99 guest rooms. Residents would have access to shared indoor and outdoor amenity space on the partial 27th level. The rental housing and hotel would share the same ground-level main entrance, and the hotel lobby and indoor and outdoor amenity spaces for hotel guests would be on the fifth level. The commercial retail/restaurant space of 6,300 sq. ft. on the ground level remains unchanged. The total building floor area would reach approximately 183,000 sq. ft. — up from the previous concept’s 143,000 sq. ft. This includes 99,300 sq. ft. of rental housing uses and 77,600 sq. ft. of hotel uses. The floor area ratio density would increase from 6.8 to 8.73, meaning the floor area would be nearly nine times larger than the 21,000 sq. ft. lot. The project replaces a 1964-built, two-storey building with 27 apartment units and a 1955-built, two-storey building with seven apartment units. However, the changes go beyond what is contemplated by the Broadway Plan. The revised concept by Chris Dikeakos Architects seeks excess height and density and introduces a hotel use that is not contemplated under current policy. In their rationale, the proponents argue that hotel uses are already contemplated in nearby Broadway Plan areas within three blocks of the property. They also point to the City’s hotel supply shortage and the site’s close proximity to major public transit services. The municipal government has also been encouraging the incorporation of hotel uses into mixed-use developments, which can improve the pro forma of projects amid the current demand challenges for rental housing. According to the application, the additional tower height to create more floors would help limit the reduction in market rental homes while accommodating the hotel. As well, it incorporates a third elevator to serve both residents and hotel guests, with a slightly larger tower floorplate to accommodate the additional elevator and improve building operations. “A third elevator has been introduced to accommodate the increased residential population resulting from the proposed development,” reads the application. “With two elevators, both resident and guest wait times would be unacceptably high during peak hours, negatively impacting livability. The third elevator ensures that daily vertical circulation meets service reliability and accessibility standards in a mixed-use building of this scale.” Five underground levels would accommodate parking, for a total of 164 vehicle parking stalls, including 15 for hotel/retail/restaurant uses, 139 stalls for residents, and seven stalls for residential visitors. About 320 secured bicycle parking spaces would also be provided. You might also like: - Stalled Downtown Vancouver office tower project pivots to 295-room hotel - Filipino Cultural Centre proposal shifts to new 10-storey building in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area - 11-storey hotel and condo building eyed for former Granville Street gas station site in Vancouver - TransLink officially begins construction on its first for-profit building project, in partnership with PCI https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/2158-2170-west-1st-avenue-vancouver-rental-housing-hotel-tower Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:51:30 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-port-orca-population-possible-extinction Hanna Hett A B.C. environmental organization is warning that a new B.C. port being designated as a “project of national interest” might result in the loss of the southern resident killer whales. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced earlier today that the federal government is giving this designation to the new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 container superport project, which is a status that “provides the immediate regulatory certainty” to build the terminal in Delta. The final investment decision on this B.C. port is expected to be made in 2027. You might also like: - Prime Minister Carney grants new $5.9-billion Metro Vancouver superport national interest status, targeting opening four years earlier - New Pacific Link oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast officially declared a national priority - Massive Metro Vancouver oil terminal proposed as endpoint for new Alberta pipeline - B.C. government agrees to talks on new Alberta oil pipeline to coast, with revenue share and tanker ban - Contractor selected to create 320 acres of land for Metro Vancouver's new superport - Battle over Metro Vancouver superport expansion concepts ends in surprise alliance The Wilderness Committee, an environmental non-profit, immediately slammed the designation, saying the federal government announced it “just two days after the project was expected to receive a decision on its Species at Risk Act (SARA) authorization.” “The timing raises serious concerns that the designation is being used to evade the project’s final, and arguably most important permit, and with it responsibilities to avoid the extinction of the endangered southern resident killer whales,” a release from the Wilderness Committee reads. The organization said that the southern resident killer whales face risk from weakening environmental protections and regulations, as well as the fact that Roberts Bank Terminal 2 could be used “as the end point of the Pacific Link pipeline.” They said this is because the 2025 Building Canada Act and proposed Bill C-39 would allow the government to “ignore the advice of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.” The organization further suggested that the timing of the announcement could mean that “the department was not able to justify granting the permit” and the project of national interest designation “was the only viable way to bypass that.” The Wilderness Committee added that under Bill C-39, the Pacific Link pipeline could also bypass an environmental assessment process and its “responsibilities” under the Species at Risk Act. “This could mean the cumulative impacts of both projects on endangered southern resident killer whales are never fully assessed, while the very safeguards designed to prevent their extinction are weakened or bypassed,” they wrote. Lucero Gonzalez, the conservation and policy campaigner for the Wilderness Committee, said that the organization is calling on the government to have both the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project and the Pacific Link pipeline undergo the entirety of the requirements under the Species at Risk Act. “If either or both projects cannot prove that their activities will not jeopardize the survival of the species, they must be rejected. Anything less puts the potential extinction of the remaining 76 southern resident killer whales in Mark Carney’s hands.” In the federal government release, they said they would invest almost $2 billion to protect “rotect fish and fish habitat, marine mammals, Pacific salmon, southern resident killer whales, and other species at risk,” she said in the release. The federal government said that Roberts Bank Terminal 2 contributes to its goal to double exports to non-U.S. markets by 2035, adding that “modern ports are crucial to this mission.” “They move goods quickly, attract investment, and ensure Canada competes in a rapidly changing global economy,” reads the government release. You might also like: - Prime Minister Carney grants new $5.9-billion Metro Vancouver superport national interest status, targeting opening four years earlier - New Pacific Link oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast officially declared a national priority - Massive Metro Vancouver oil terminal proposed as endpoint for new Alberta pipeline - B.C. government agrees to talks on new Alberta oil pipeline to coast, with revenue share and tanker ban - Contractor selected to create 320 acres of land for Metro Vancouver's new superport - Battle over Metro Vancouver superport expansion concepts ends in surprise alliance https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-port-orca-population-possible-extinction Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:31:53 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/roberts-bank-terminal-2-superport-canada-national-interest-status Kenneth Chan The new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 container port in Metro Vancouver could open four years earlier after Prime Minister Mark Carney formally designated it a project of national interest. The Government of Canada announced the formal designation today, noting that it could bring the superport into operation in 2035 instead of 2039 by speeding up the remaining federal approvals. It would be built by significantly extending the existing port causeway in Tsawwassen, which is already home to the GCT Deltaport superport container terminal and the Westshore coal export terminal. You might also like: - New Pacific Link oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast officially declared a national priority - Massive Metro Vancouver oil terminal proposed as endpoint for new Alberta pipeline - B.C. government agrees to talks on new Alberta oil pipeline to coast, with revenue share and tanker ban - Contractor selected to create 320 acres of land for Metro Vancouver's new superport - Battle over Metro Vancouver superport expansion concepts ends in surprise alliance - How air cargo is driving Vancouver International Airport's evolution and growth beyond passenger travel - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise 10-lane George Massey Bridge instead of $8.5-billion, eight-lane immersed tunnel - Orca population face 'possible extinction' as feds push for a new B.C. port The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, which is leading the project, is working toward a final investment decision by the middle of 2027. Excluding the interest costs from borrowing, the terminal’s estimated construction cost now stands at $5.9 billion — up from $3.5 billion about five years ago. “Canada is working. By listing Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest, we are better connecting our economy with the world and diversifying our trade. As the world competes for capital, Canada will not wait. We are building a stronger, more independent, and more competitive Canadian economy,” said Carney. B.C. Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson added, “Our incoming government is committed to making British Columbia a place to build. That means working collaboratively with our federal, industry, and First Nations partners, removing unnecessary barriers, and ensuring the infrastructure and connections needed to support economic growth are in place.” “We recognize the importance of moving major projects like Roberts Bank Terminal 2 forward as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our teams stand ready to work closely with the federal government and project proponents to help move this project forward. British Columbia has enormous economic potential, and investments like this will help us build a stronger, more competitive and prosperous province,” continued Doerkson. The decision follows the Prime Minister’s similar project of national interest designation on Oct. 1, 2026 for the new Pacific Link oil pipeline, which is intended to carry one million barrels of Alberta oil a day from the Edmonton area to a major new marine export terminal and storage facility in Tsawwassen. This could involve building a third causeway in the area west of Delta — in addition to the existing southern causeway for BC Ferries’ Tsawwassen ferry terminal and the existing northern causeway for GCT Deltaport, the Westshore coal export terminal, and the new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 superport. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is a completely separate project for shipping containers, but there is now the possibility of overlapping major construction timelines in the area for both the new superport and the Pacific Link oil pipeline’s marine export terminal and storage facility. The federal government is aiming for a construction start on Pacific Link in September 2027. Existing condition: Future condition: In Summer 2026, the port authority announced that, through a bidding process, it had selected a private consortium called TerraMarine to extend the existing port causeway by 320 acres through land reclamation. Early construction and site preparation work by TerraMarine is expected to begin in late 2027, followed by the start of major construction and land reclamation activities in 2028. At a later date, the port authority will conduct separate bidding processes for additional contractors that will be responsible for building other components of Roberts Bank Terminal 2, including building the container terminal’s equipment and facilities and the supporting ground transportation infrastructure on the newly-created land mass. In April 2026, the port authority announced it had reached a truce with GCT Global Container Terminals, the private company that operates GCT Deltaport, to work together on a joint strategy to advance Roberts Bank Terminal 2, with the company potentially becoming the superport’s builder and operator. They have provided their organizations with one year to reach an agreement. For years, both the port authority and GCT were engaged in a battle over competing concepts on how to expand the container terminal facilities in Tsawwassen. As spearheaded by the port authority, the new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 will have three ship berths, a wider access causeway for roads and freight railway tracks, and a large basin for tugboats. It would add annual capacity equivalent to 2.4 million standard 20-ft-long containers (TEUs), increasing the Port of Vancouver’s overall container capacity by about 50 per cent and the overall container capacity of Canada’s West Coast by about 30 per cent. Moreover, this would double the immediate Tsawwassen area’s existing container terminal capacity, as GCT Deltaport can currently similarly handle about 2.4 million TEUs annually. The federal government estimates that the added capacity could accommodate roughly $100 billion in goods each year. Carney’s designation under the federal Building Canada Act follows the project’s referral to the Major Projects Office in July 2026. This federal office will help coordinate the outstanding federal approvals and bring them together in a single document setting out the requirements the project must meet. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 already received federal environmental approval in April 2023, subject to 370 legally binding conditions. The existing environmental requirements will remain in place as the project advances. Marine protection measures outlined alongside the designation include nearly $2 billion in investments aimed at protecting fish habitat, salmon, whales, and other species at risk, but some environmental groups remain unconvinced that the mitigation measures will be sufficient. An agreement with BC Ferries includes a goal of reducing underwater noise from its vessels in southern resident killer whale habitat by 50 per cent by 2036. The federal government is also setting an interim objective to keep underwater noise in the whales’ critical habitat at 2023 levels while pursuing further reductions. The federal government is presenting the new superport as a way to help Canadian companies reach more overseas customers and reduce the country’s reliance on the United States. Its broader goal is to double exports to markets outside the U.S. by 2035. Once operating, the superport is projected to support approximately 17,000 jobs across the supply chain, contribute about $3 billion a year to Canada’s economy, and generate roughly $631 million annually in tax revenue. Those employment figures extend beyond people working directly at the terminal. According to the federal government, a shortage of port capacity on Canada’s West Coast could otherwise add $800 million to $900 million a year to shipping costs, beginning as early as 2031. The terminal is part of the wider Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, which also covers rail improvements, bulk cargo terminals, industrial land, and environmental protection. The federal government estimates that the new superport, combined with investments in railways and distribution centres, could help cut container import costs by up to 25 per cent and Vancouver-to-Toronto delivery times by about 17 per cent, with approximately $1 billion in annual shipping savings. “British Columbia is Canada’s gateway to the Asia-Pacific, and this project represents a significant opportunity to supercharge our province’s economy, attract investment, and create good-paying jobs for British Columbians,” said Doerkson. The region’s port facilities, including the new superport, would also benefit from the new crossing to replace the aging and highly constrained four-lane George Massey Tunnel, which cannot handle oversized freight trucks and vehicles carrying hazardous goods. For factors that include a lower construction cost and project risk, the incoming provincial government led by Doerkson’s Conservative party is looking to abandon the outgoing BC NDP administration’s eight-lane immersed tunnel project to restore the original project of building a 10-lane bridge. A new bridge — cancelling the new immersed tunnel project, and removing the existing tunnel — could also potentially allow larger ships to head up the Fraser River to reach Fraser Surrey Docks. You might also like: - New Pacific Link oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast officially declared a national priority - Massive Metro Vancouver oil terminal proposed as endpoint for new Alberta pipeline - B.C. government agrees to talks on new Alberta oil pipeline to coast, with revenue share and tanker ban - Contractor selected to create 320 acres of land for Metro Vancouver's new superport - Battle over Metro Vancouver superport expansion concepts ends in surprise alliance - How air cargo is driving Vancouver International Airport's evolution and growth beyond passenger travel - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise 10-lane George Massey Bridge instead of $8.5-billion, eight-lane immersed tunnel - Orca population face 'possible extinction' as feds push for a new B.C. port https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/roberts-bank-terminal-2-superport-canada-national-interest-status Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:30:20 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-call-up-ex-maple-leaf-jacob-quillan-filip-chytil-injury Daniel Wagner Filip Chytil made it to seven games before he got injured again. He’s now expected to miss at least three games. After taking a heavy hit from San Jose Sharks defenceman Darnell Nurse, the 27-year-old centre missed practice on Friday to be evaluated to see if he had aggravated his preseason shoulder injury. Evidently, that evaluation didn’t go well, as Chytil was placed on Injured Reserve. That will require him to miss at least seven days. With Chytil out, the Canucks need a centre, so they turned to their AHL affiliate, calling up Jacob Quillan from the Abbotsford Canucks. The Canucks acquired Quillan from the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of the Aatu Räty trade. Since then, Quillan has thrived in Abbotsford. Quillan has a point in every game with Abbotsford, tallying five goals and seven points in five games, including a hat trick against the Calgary Wranglers. Assuming Quillan gets into the lineup on Saturday, his first game with the Vancouver Canucks will come against his former team. The 24-year-old centre appeared in 24 games with the Maple Leafs, tallying three points. He was much more productive in the AHL, with 36 points in 40 games last season, though he was shifted from centre to left wing.   While Quillan has been a first-line forward in Abbotsford, he has the speed to potentially play on an energy line in an NHL bottom-six. He may get that chance now with Chytil injured. Chytil was playing a large role for the Canucks, playing the most minutes of his career, and leading all forwards in ice time at even strength. The Canucks will need other centres, including Quillan, to step up. “Any time a guy that takes that many minutes in the lineup is out, it’s on the group to raise the level and contribute a little bit more,” said head coach Manny Malhotra. “Especially down the middle, those are some valuable minutes, obviously, and minutes that we rely on heavily.” You might also like: - Fun facts about two new Canucks players acquired in Leafs trade - Canucks' Chytil out with upper-body injury after hit from Nurse - Unheralded Canucks prospect out to hot start in rookie AHL season https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-call-up-ex-maple-leaf-jacob-quillan-filip-chytil-injury Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:51:57 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/triple-os-science-world Marco Ovies After closing for renovations, Triple O’s at Science World opened its doors on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The eatery is now brighter and more welcoming for visitors, with the view of False Creek now front and centre for diners. With the refreshed space comes an expanded menu, including bites like a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl, Southwest Chicken Salad, and more menu options for kids. To celebrate the reopening, the first 100 groups to enter Science World on Saturday, Oct. 31 will receive a coupon for a free Original Burger (with only one coupon being offered per group). Triple O’s and its parent company White Spot Hospitality have been making some big expansion moves recently. Both Triple O’s and White Spot have opened locations at YVR Airport; Triple O’s made its return to Nat Bailey Stadium; and the White Spot Hospitality team just launched a new concept in Langley called Nat’s. You might also like: - Demonstration being held in Vancouver for Bayside Lounge's last day - Here's what's replaced the iconic Megabite Pizza on Granville - New family-run Indonesian grocery store to open in Vancouver Will you be checking out this new location? Let us know in the comments. TRIPLE O’S — SCIENCE WORLD Address: Located in Science World — 1455 Quebec St. #55, Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/triple-os-science-world Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:32:50 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-garbage-disposal-fees-growing-costs Hanna Hett A prominent business organization is flagging a substantial fee increase that the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) is proposing. The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is concerned that MVRD’s draft solid waste management plan includes the proposal to increase garbage disposal fees by five per cent a year, which would amount to a 63 per cent increase over 10 years, due to compounding over time. Originally, the MVRD Board was supposed to vote on their budget — which included the waste management plan — today. If approved, it would have been sent to the B.C. Ministry of Environment for final consideration. But the MVRD Board ultimately voted to defer voting on its next budget and financial plan to the next Board. Due to the recent municipal elections, there will soon be a new MVRD Board, with directors appointed by the new formation of councils. The first meeting with the new Board will be on November 27. Some mayor-elects, like Surrey Mayor-elect Doug McCallum, had raised concerns that new councils wouldn’t have input on the next budget. While BCBC had requested that MVRD do exactly this — they published a statement on Oct. 28 asking MVRD to postpone the vote to advance the solid waste management plan for final approval to the province — they have also asked multiple times for an independent review. Denise Mullen, BCBC’s director of environment, sustainability and Indigenous relations, said that BCBC is also concerned about “lack of oversight.” “Metro Vancouver is [a] policymaker, planner, regulator, operator, and price setter, and who’s watching? And who’s challenging what goes into the costs for the solid waste management plan?” she told Daily Hive Urbanized in an interview. “This just seems to be a reasonable request for an independent review, so that we know that what we’re paying for it is value for money.” One of BCBC’s main issues with the garbage disposal increase is that it outpaces inflation. “Historical inflation is roughly 2.8 per cent,” Mullen pointed out. “So the real question is why, and we don’t know. And since the solid waste management plan is embedded in the financial plan, as we said now three times — our submission, the letter, and the statement — we feel the plan needs an independent review.” Mullen said BCBC is concerned about the additional costs. She pointed out that people are already struggling with the cost of living, and increasing these fees means that people will have less money. Further, if businesses have to pay more, they pass those costs onto consumers. BCBC is asking MVRD to open a 90-day comment period on their solid waste management plan, so that the incoming board will hear the public feedback. “I think those are pretty reasonable requests for people who are responsible for spending our taxpayer dollars and the fees that we pay for municipal services to make sure that we are getting value for money because it’s a public service that we can’t do. Is it the right price for that service?” However, Paul Henderson, the MVRD general manager of solid waste services, pointed out that the solid waste management plan is “the culmination of a five-year process which included extensive engagement with residents, Indigenous communities, local governments, industry, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders.” “The draft Solid Waste Management Plan centers affordability, convenience, accountability, consistency, and transparency, to support waste reduction and recycling while creating opportunities for private sector competition and investment,” he said in an email to Daily Hive Urbanized. He also defended the projected annual increases, saying they are needed for infrastructure investments and to manage growing contract costs. You might also like: - Metro Vancouver Regional District defends its roles and services targeted by B.C. Conservatives - Conservatives promise to strip Metro Vancouver Regional District of its responsibilities, narrowing its work to only water supply and sewage treatment - You use its services every day, so why don't you know Metro Vancouver Regional District? https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-garbage-disposal-fees-growing-costs Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:30:28 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-restaurant-bayside-lounge-last-day-demonstration Amir Ali A community erupted in uproar and sadness after it was announced that Bayside Lounge, a Vancouver bar and restaurant that has been around for nearly five decades, was closing. Earlier this month, Dished Vancouver reported that after 47 years, Bayside Lounge would be closing. Bayside Lounge is located in the West End and is best known for its cocktails and the view of English Bay. It first opened its doors in 1979, and Oct. 30 marks its very last day. In response, a demonstration has been scheduled for this evening, with organizers saying the event marks an opportunity for Bayside patrons and the wider community to show up and “make their voices heard.” “Business moves like this rely on communities to remain passive until the outrage blows over. Don’t be passive. Let’s show that this community stands behind spaces like the Bayside, not the landlords or businesses that put their own interests ahead of the neighbourhoods they operate in,” the Eventbrite page states. The Eventbrite page says that the demonstration begins at 7:30 p.m., outside on Davie Street. “Let’s come together to show our support for The Bayside Lounge.” Rumours swirled about the potential reasoning behind the closure, which Dished Vancouver debunked after the closure announcement. Following the news of the closure, many began to blame the sushi restaurant next door, Lucky Sushi Co., for allegedly outbidding Bayside Lounge on rent and adding that the restaurant planned to expand into the space. Dished Vancouver later confirmed those rumours weren’t true. “To our regulars, neighbours, visitors, DJs and every team member who has been part of Bayside over the years — thank you. You’ve made this much more than a lounge. You’ve made it a place for friendships, celebrations, and memories that will stay with us,” Bayside said in its original closure announcement. “We know this news will be deeply felt by our entire bayside family. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing memories, celebrating our people, and welcoming you back to enjoy Bayside together. Whether you’ve been coming for decades or only recently found us, we’d love to see you before our final night. Come raise a glass, share a story, and help us celebrate 47 unforgettable years,” Bayside added. Dished Vancouver contacted Bayside, which is aware of the demonstration. It told Dished that it’s very grateful for the support that the community showed since the closure announcement. “It’s an incredibly difficult day for us and for the wider West End community,” Bayside said. It adds that it hopes to see everyone come down for one last night at the Bayside Lounge. “It would mean a lot to have the community together to celebrate the memories and say goodbye.” You might also like: - 'This is my greatest fear': 47-year-old Vancouver restaurant announces closure and people are gutted - Rumours swirl following closure of cherished Vancouver lounge - Here's what's replaced the iconic Megabite Pizza on Granville https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-restaurant-bayside-lounge-last-day-demonstration Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:15:15 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-ndp-housing-legislation-amendments-changes Kenneth Chan The incoming provincial government led by the Conservative Party of British Columbia is promising to hand decisions about neighbourhood density back to municipal governments, potentially reversing the central features of the outgoing BC NDP-led administration’s approach to increasing housing supply and improving affordability. Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson wants municipal governments and residents to be able to decide where high-density residential uses belong, challenging the top-down legislated provincial requirements introduced by outgoing Premier David Eby. Following Eby’s party leadership race commitments, the BC NDP introduced and passed key pieces of housing legislation, with the bulk of these policies and strategies rolled out in 2023. You might also like: - 'I will govern for everyone': B.C. premier-elect Lorne Doerkson lays out priorities of incoming Conservative government - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise 10-lane George Massey Bridge instead of $8.5-billion, eight-lane immersed tunnel - BC NDP and Conservatives promise extending SkyTrain to Newton, aligning with Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum's plan - Metro Vancouver Regional District defends its roles and services targeted by B.C. Conservatives - Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives promise legislated 60-day buffer between future provincial and municipal elections - Former MLA Ravi Kahlon reflects on election, NDP leadership race, and B.C.'s future - Opinion: BC NDP showed SkyTrain extensions are good politics, and the Conservatives should think bigger The Housing Supply Act, passed as Bill 43, enabled the provincial government to set five-year new housing completion targets for municipal governments and monitor their progress. If municipal governments fail to make sufficient progress, the provincial government can intervene, including ordering changes to municipal planning rules. Bill 44, the legislation enabling small-scale, multi-unit housing, requires municipal governments to allow more housing in neighbourhoods previously restricted to single-family houses or duplexes — without the additional step of pursuing a rezoning application. Depending on the location, this includes secondary suites, laneway homes, three or four homes on eligible lots, and six homes on certain properties near frequent bus service. Bill 46 provides municipal governments new ways to collect development fees for amenities such as community and recreational centres and libraries, with charges established upfront to make costs more predictable, as opposed to negotiation-based public benefits on a case-to-case basis with each project. It also expands existing infrastructure charges to cover facilities such as fire halls and police stations. Bill 47 of designated legislated Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs) requires municipal governments to allow higher-density housing within 800 metres of designated SkyTrain stations and 400 metres of designated bus exchanges. Around SkyTrain stations, permitted heights generally range from 20 storeys closest to stations to 12 and eight storeys farther away. It also removes minimum residential parking requirements. “LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AREN’T A BRANCH OFFICE OF VICTORIA” So far, since the election victory, Doerkson has publicly committed to specifically removing the housing targets established under Bill 43. These targets measure completed homes, with annual milestones, rather than simply counting units approved by municipal governments. The premier-elect has also indicated that Bill 44 would, at minimum, be amended to give municipalities greater control over small-scale, multi-unit housing in traditionally low-density neighbourhoods. In a June 2026 housing update, the provincial government reported that 97 per cent of municipal governments had adopted Bill 44 into their bylaws and policies. It also pointed to falling asking rents and increased rental construction as evidence that its broader housing agenda was producing results. But municipal governments have argued that while they control the approval of housing project proposals, their ability to ensure developers begin and complete construction is limited. Projects also depend on factors far beyond municipal control, including weak market demand, slower population growth due to federal immigration changes, persistently high borrowing costs, high cost of construction labour, equipment, and materials, and economic uncertainty. Over the last few years, many municipal governments across B.C. have reluctantly implemented the BC NDP’s housing requirements, arguing that they undermine local planning and residents’ input. In his civic election platform, Green Party of Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry committed to work with the provincial government on amending Bill 43’s housing targets for the City of Vancouver, given that it is not producing community amenities and that construction starts have slowed and migration patterns have changed, making the provincially imposed 2023 housing targets “impossible to meet.” The legislation also prohibits public hearings for certain residential rezoning applications that largely align with municipal governments’ existing Official Community Plan (OCP), further limiting opportunities for residents to weigh in on individual projects. Some residents have directed their frustration over these provincially mandated changes at their mayors and councillors. Opposition to higher-density housing became a point of contention in not only the provincial election, but also the civic election, which saw numerous mayoral and city councillor incumbents across Metro Vancouver lose their seats. When asked today by Daily Hive Urbanized where Premier-elect Doerkson stands on the future of bills 43, 44, and 47, a spokesperson for the Conservative Party provided a statement, asserting that municipal governments are better suited to determine the best policies for such issues and that Doerkson will treat municipal governments as a partner. “Local governments aren’t a branch office of Victoria. They’re the people who get the call when the water main breaks, when the shelter is full, and when the fire is coming over the ridge. For too long the relationship only ran one way: Victoria decided, and mayors and councils found out when everybody else did. Premier-designate Doerkson has been clear that a Conservative government will treat them as partners instead,” stated the spokesperson. However, they made it clear that municipal governments would still be expected to enable overall new housing growth as a continued measure to address B.C.’s housing affordability and supply issues. “But partnership runs both ways. Every community in this province needs to grow, and local governments will be held to the plans they’ve made for that growth. But where density goes, and what it looks like, should be decided in Terrace by people from Terrace and in Kelowna by people from Kelowna,” continued the spokesperson. “British Columbians just elected a lot of new mayors and councillors, and the message to our municipal partners is simple: we’re on your side, and we’re ready to get to work with you.” “IT’S A MOVIE WE’VE ALREADY SEEN, AND THE FIRST MOVIE SUCKED” The BC NDP argued the provincial government’s intervention was necessary to overcome highly restrictive municipal rules, speed up housing construction, and make better use of expensive public transit investments. Allowing more people to live near public transit hubs was also intended to improve access to employment and services without requiring a personal vehicle. Any changes would also come after municipal governments have already spent considerable time and staffing resources to revise their bylaws and policies. Ravi Kahlon, the outgoing BC NDP MLA for Delta North who oversaw the introduction of Eby’s legislation as the B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs between December 2022 and July 2025, and decided not to seek re-election in the snap provincial election, said this new debate initiated by the Conservatives should centre on whether young people can afford to stay and raise families in their communities. He said the policy changes implemented by the BC NDP were intended to give younger residents more options beyond condominiums, allowing them to live in established neighbourhoods with schools and other amenities. Achieving that requires allowing a wider variety of homes in areas where housing choices have traditionally been limited. Kahlon expressed concern that the Conservatives would return to an approach that had already failed to provide enough affordable housing options. “It’s a movie we’ve already seen, and the first movie sucked,” Kahlon told Daily Hive Urbanized in an interview earlier this week. He pointed to personal accounts from residents as examples of how the small-scale, multi-unit housing changes were helping. One person told him they had built a fourplex where they and their children could live, while friends described pooling their money to share a triplex. For Kahlon, those experiences show how allowing more homes on existing residential properties can help families remain close and give people options to share housing costs. He warned that young people would continue leaving B.C. if they could not afford to live here, and said the Conservatives should explain how their proposed changes would improve those prospects. His questions for the incoming government were: “What is their housing policy trying to solve? How does repealing this actually help young people be able to stay in our communities?” OTHER HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROMISES MADE BY THE CONSERVATIVES The Conservatives’ broader platform promises lower construction taxes and charges, faster housing approvals, and municipal zoning that matches OCPs. It also proposes overhauling the B.C. Step Code, simplifying the B.C. Building Code, preserving natural gas connections, restoring seniors’ property tax deferral terms, and providing tax credits for suites for senior relatives. Metro Vancouver Regional District would become a smaller regional utility with a professional board, with other responsibilities returned to municipal governments. The regional government would be downsized to focus only on providing bulk drinking water, sewage treatment, and solid waste disposal services, as well as the regional parks. The party also pledged funding partnerships for building new and improved community and recreation facilities. Its economic agenda includes personal and business tax relief, permanently cancelling the BC NDP’s proposed PST expansion to professional services, temporarily exempting eligible business equipment from PST, and deferring PST on designated major construction projects until they begin operating. Other promises include firm approval deadlines, fewer regulatory requirements, a capital spending audit, broader competitive bidding, and expanded trades training. The platform supports SkyTrain, bus rapid transit, bus, ferry, and HandyDART expansion where demand warrants it, while preventing TransLink from imposing a vehicle ownership or registration levy. Doerkson has also specifically committed to Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum’s promise of extending SkyTrain’s Expo Line along King George Boulevard from Surrey City Centre to Newton Town Centre. Doerkson has also promised to pivot back to the original 10-lane George Massey Bridge project, abandoning the BC NDP’s eight-lane immersed tunnel project as a measure to greatly reduce costs and project risk. The party will expand port and rail connections, and make improvements to BC Ferries’ service standards and accountability. For agricultural land, the Conservatives propose remapping the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) using updated soil data, changing its governing rules, prioritizing farmworker housing, and allowing more farm-related business activities and limited agricultural tourism rentals. The natural resource promises include faster mining and forestry approvals, expanded natural gas and electricity production, supporting the new Pacific Link oil pipeline spearheaded by the Alberta and federal governments, and repealing CleanBC while retaining carbon pricing for large industrial emitters. On First Nations reconciliation and land ownership, the party pledged to repeal the BC NDP’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and related legal provisions, introduce legislation defending private property rights, disclose more information about Aboriginal title claims and agreements, and protect public access to Crown land. It also committed to respecting constitutional Indigenous rights and consultation duties, honouring existing resource agreements, and pursuing reconciliation through treaties, revenue sharing, and Indigenous ownership and participation in projects. As well, following Eby’s controversial decision to call a snap provincial election that overlaps with the civic elections across B.C., the Conservatives will implement legislation banning future election overlaps, with provincial and civic elections separated by at least 60 days. 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Conservatives promise legislated 60-day buffer between future provincial and municipal elections - Former MLA Ravi Kahlon reflects on election, NDP leadership race, and B.C.'s future - Opinion: BC NDP showed SkyTrain extensions are good politics, and the Conservatives should think bigger https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-ndp-housing-legislation-amendments-changes Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:55:34 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-prospect-riley-patterson-hot-start-ahl Daniel Wagner The Vancouver Canucks have had plenty of Petterssons in recent years; maybe it’s time for a Patterson. Riley Patterson could have returned to the OHL this season. The Canucks’ fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft is still just 20 years old and doesn’t turn 21 until next March. He could have played in the OHL as an overaged skater, and the Niagara IceDogs likely would have welcomed him back after he put up 40 goals and 84 points in 60 games last season. Instead, Patterson turned pro, and now he’s turning heads with the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL. It was the right call for his career and his development, as there was little left for him to learn at the OHL level. He’s proving that by getting off to a hot start in his rookie professional season. Patterson is tied for third in rookie scoring with eight points in nine games. Both players ahead of him, Luke Mittelstadt and Jesse Kiiskinen, are older than Patterson. While most of Patterson’s points early in the season were a result of making simple passes and going to the net at the right time — both legitimate skills that will serve him well in his professional career — he’s mixed in a couple of more impressive plays. Patterson’s goal at 1:14 in the above video comes on an impressive shot, as he picks his spot just over the left pad and inside the far post. His assist at 3:19, however, is his best play of the young season. Gavin White’s pass on the zone entry was too far ahead of Patterson for him to have a chance at going for goal himself, but he simply picks his head up and fires a precision backhand pass through the legs of a defender right into the wheelhouse of Jacob Quillan for a one-timer. That’s impressive vision and execution, and it speaks to the development of his offensive game. Originally more of a one-dimensional goalscorer who used his speed and quick release to put the puck in the net, Patterson has become far more adept at using his teammates. “The two-way savvy, wall game, and general connectedness that he displayed with his linemates on the Canucks’ second line are suggestive of long-term bottom-six upside,” said Elite Prospects’ J.D. Burke in one scouting report from this season. “The goal-scorer’s feel that defined so much of his prior work in junior has instead given way to a more measured approach, mostly expressed in the form of quick touches and support play; he’s positioning himself to extend possessions rather than finish them.” What’s particularly impressive about his production is that it’s primarily coming while in a depth role. Pattersson is mainly playing as Abbotsford’s fourth-line centre, but is producing despite not getting top-six ice time or prime time on the power play. In fact, all of his points have come at even strength. If Patterson continues to produce, one has to think his role will grow. He’s currently third on Abbotsford in scoring — one point behind Ty Mueller and Trey Fix-Wolansky — and he’s already getting the occasional opportunity further up the lineup. Add in a solid two-way game and NHL-caliber speed, and Patterson is looking like a great bet to play a role in the Canucks’ future, and is looking like a great draft find in the fourth round. You might also like: - Lekkerimäki is on an impressive point pace for Canucks right now - This underrated Vancouver Canucks prospect is tearing up the NCAA - Adam Novotny is making a case to be the Canucks' top prospect https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-prospect-riley-patterson-hot-start-ahl Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:41:30 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-chytil-evaluated-injury-nurse-hit Daniel Wagner Filip Chytil has done a good job of keeping his head on a swivel this season. Unfortunately, the one time he failed to do so on Thursday night, he got rocked with a massive hit from San Jose Sharks defenceman Darnell Nurse. While Chytil returned to the ice after the hit for the Canucks’ late-game push with their goaltender pulled for the extra attacker, he didn’t appear at the team’s practice on Friday at UBC. > Here's the Darnell Nurse hit on Filip Chytil that led to Chytil missing practice today. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/3s8uNWoaCl > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026   According to the Canucks, Chytil missed practice while being evaluated for a re-aggravation of the upper-body injury he suffered during the preseason. UPDATE: Chytil has been placed on Injured Reserve, which will require him to miss a minimum of seven days. The Vancouver Canucks centre has dealt with numerous injuries in his career, including several concussions. He spent this past offseason studying video of other fast forwards, aiming to discover how they play at top speed without putting themselves in dangerous situations that lead to injuries. The most noticeable change is how intentional Chytil has been about being aware of his opponents on the ice. One of the pre-game drills that he does on his own involves a series of cutbacks with the puck, each of them preceded by quick checks over both shoulders. It seems like he’s been training himself to constantly keep his head up. Unfortunately, his improved awareness of his opponents on the ice didn’t help him avoid a collision with an official in the preseason. That collision caused a shoulder injury that kept Chytil out of the lineup for three weeks. The hit on Thursday came when Chytil was already being checked by Macklin Celebrini and did not expect a hit. So, for once, he had his head down, watching the puck as he tried to protect it from the Sharks captain. The encouraging news is that Chytil has not suffered another head injury. Still, it’s not a good sign that the first significant contact of the season aggravated his shoulder injury. You might also like: - I Watched This Game: Canucks' Elias Pettersson might actually be back - Canucks give Chytil injury update and it's not all bad news - 4 bright spots for the Vancouver Canucks this season https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-chytil-evaluated-injury-nurse-hit Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:16:42 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/local-pizza-granville Marco Ovies Back in July, Megabite Pizza closed the doors to one of its most iconic locations in Vancouver on Granville, leaving many naturally upset. “Dear Vancouver, thank you for every slice, every laugh, and every late night. Whether you found us at lunch or at 2 a.m., you kept showing up — and we can’t tell you how much that means to us. It has been an honour to be your go-to spot on the strip for over 15 years,” wrote Megabite on its website. This location had been a popular spot for many in the area looking for a quick bite after a late night on the town. “The pizza that raised and fed us all through our teens/twenties🙏🏽😭🍕 pouring a little ranch out for you Megabite,” shared one person when Dished shared the news of the closure on Instagram. “If this isn’t the sign of end times, I don’t know what is,” wrote a second person. “RIP to mac and cheese pizza slices after The Roxy 😔,” added a third. However, a new pizza shop called Local Pizza has opened on the corner, hoping to fill the void Megabite has left. “GRANVILLE STREET JUST GOT TASTIER. 🍕🔥We’re bringing the LOCAL love to the heart of downtown Vancouver! Our doors are officially open. Your next favourite slice is waiting,” wrote the pizza chain on its Instagram. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by LOCAL Pizza (@localpizzaca) Local Pizza currently operates 14 additional locations throughout B.C., including locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, and Duncan. On its website, it also has a Fraser Street location listed as “opening soon.” On the menu, you can find a selection of classic pies in addition to offerings like Butter Chicken, Mexican Chicken Taco, and more. The chain also offers a selection of plant-based pizzas and sides like baked penne pasta, chicken wings, cheesy bread, chocolate molten lava cake, and more. But don’t worry, pizzas can be ordered by the slice. You might also like: - New family-run Indonesian grocery store to open in Vancouver - Vancouver spot lands on world-renowned guide for cocktail bars - Vancouver-based donut brand continues takeover with new location opening soon Local Pizza Granville is currently open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. LOCAL PIZZA — GRANVILLE Address: 1005 Granville St., Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/local-pizza-granville Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:28:44 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/what-analytics-say-pettersson-resurgence-canucks Trevor Beggs Do you believe in aliens? Well, if your belief in the extraterrestrial wavered, perhaps you’ve reconsidered. Once upon a time, Elias Pettersson arrived in Vancouver having already been branded with the nickname “Alien” for his otherworldly on-ice play. Through five seasons, he didn’t disappoint. Then, all of a sudden, it appeared as though the alien was abducted and replaced by a mere Earthling. Well, after 2.5 seasons of struggles, there are signs of the alien returning. I mean, how many human NHL players can pull this off? > This is the coolest thing Pettersson has done in years. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/8smt5Aoqpt > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026 Pettersson has enjoyed a solid start to the season, highlighted by bone-crushing hits and 16 points in 15 games. But the $92.8 million question is, has Pettersson actually returned to form? There are reasons to believe so, but there are also some cautionary signs. PETTERSSON’S RETURN TO FORM There are two things that every pundit points to when assessing whether Pettersson is back to his old self. Is his speed back? Is his shot back? Let’s start with the skating. In terms of 20+ mile-per-hour bursts, Pettersson isn’t back to his old self. He is in the upper echelon of the league, ranking in the 64th percentile among players cresting the 20-mile-per-hour mark. But there’s one stat showcasing something Pettersson wasn’t doing enough of over the past two seasons: he’s moving his feet. And hey, in hockey, good things happen when you move your feet. Pettersson has skated 3.92 miles per game this season, which is in the 96th percentile among NHLers. All top players in the league are in the 80th percentile and above, solely based on the fact that they average more minutes played. But when Pettersson was at his best in 2022-23 and 2023-24, he was in the 90th percentile. That dipped in recent seasons. His current skating prowess matches up with what we’re seeing on the ice. Even though he’s no longer one of the fastest straight-line NHL players, he’s using his skating to create more space than he has in recent seasons. So the skating is back to an extent, but what about the shot? Well, early in the 2026-27 campaign, we’ve seen Pettersson grip it and rip it like the old days. > TEE IT UP PETEY ON THE POWER PLAY! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/NcWkAfEbv2 > > — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 2, 2026 Pettersson had just four power-play goals all last season. He already has four this year. And yes, a couple of those even came on the road, something he hadn’t done since midway through the 2023-24 campaign. His shot decisiveness was utterly lacking in recent seasons, and its return is as welcome as a midsummer sunset in English Bay. We’re seeing a more confident Pettersson in the offensive zone, and he’s continued to grow in some defensive aspects of his game too. Drew O’Connor and Pettersson have become the No. 1 penalty-killing duo for the Canucks. While most Canucks penalty killers have been hemmed in their own end, Pettersson ranks 11th among regular penalty-killing forwards in terms of shot attempts against per 60 at four-on-five. On Thursday night against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver didn’t allow a single shot attempt against in Pettersson’s 4:31 of four-on-five ice time. All of this has helped Pettersson return to form as one of the best players in the NHL. His goals above replacement, a metric that takes into account offence, defence, special teams play, and quality of competition, currently ranks 28th in the NHL this season, ahead of players like Mark Stone, Tage Thompson, William Nylander, and Matt Boldy. CAUTIONARY SIGNS There are reasons to hold back before betting your mortgage on Pettersson’s stock, however. The Canucks are getting caved in possession, and it’s slightly worse with Pettersson on the ice. Vancouver has controlled 39.6 per cent of shot attempts at five-on-five with Pettersson on the ice, compared to 43.6 per cent overall when he’s on the bench. And although he’s skating more, his speed still isn’t at the level it was in 2022-23. The biggest cautionary sign in his game right now is both Pettersson and the Canucks’ lack of shots with him on the ice. Pettersson is firing a career-low 3.71 shots on net per 60 at five-on-five. In non-decimal terms, he’s registered 12 shots on net at five-on-five in 15 games. Perhaps it’s not a surprise he hasn’t scored at even strength yet. But the Canucks are scoring with him on the ice, and doing so at an unsustainable clip. The Canucks have a 17.3 on-ice shooting percentage at five-on-five with Pettersson, leading to a PDO of 104.8. PDO, a combination of on-ice shooting and save percentage, is typically around 100. Anything far above that suggests regression is coming. Last season, only seven NHL players had an on-ice shooting percentage above 14 per cent. If the Canucks want Pettersson to maintain his solid start, they’ll need less shooting luck and more chance creation. On the power play, while Pettersson has registered four power play goals, he’s done so on just seven shots. While all of this suggests an element of luck helping Pettersson’s start, there’s nothing lucky about shooting with confidence, making plays in tight spaces, and skating more than any other player in the NHL. All of that should have Canucks fans believing, once again, that aliens are real. You might also like: - Canucks' Elias Pettersson might actually be back - Former Canucks goalie is a newcomer to Sportsnet television broadcasts - NHL insider reveals why DeBrusk won't ask for trade from Canucks https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/what-analytics-say-pettersson-resurgence-canucks Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:25:46 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-november-2026 Daniel Chai Are you ready to make it a November to remember? We’re here to help with our huge roundup of over 40 fantastic things to do around Vancouver throughout the month. Check out holiday markets and light displays, epic concerts, and more. For more fun things happening around town, be sure to check out our Listed section. To stay up to date on everything happening in Vancouver, B.C., and beyond, sign up for our newsletters. LUZIA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL What: Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver for a milestone big top show, and fans won’t want to miss the extravaganza. Described as a waking dream of Mexico, Luzia will take over Concord Pacific Place with an exploration of “a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.” Naturally, viewers can expect aerialists, trapeze artists, aerial specialists, contortionists, jugglers, and even soccer freestylers, to name a few of the production’s members. When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 Time: Performance times will vary based on the date Where: Concord Pacific Place — 88 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online You might also like: - Everything to know about Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA coming to Vancouver - Free Surrey holiday festival returns with 60-foot tree and outdoor ice skating - 10 Vancouver concerts we can't wait to check out in November FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER’S HOLIDAY HISTORY AND HOT CHOCOLATE TOUR What: Get festive and forbidden this season with the Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour. Acclaimed guided walking tour company Forbidden Vancouver invites you to step inside downtown’s iconic buildings and discover stories of intrigue, jealousy and murder. When: Nightly starting Sunday, Nov. 15, plus additional tours on weekends and during Christmas week  Time: Various start times Where: Meet outside 738 Granville St., Vancouver Cost: $49-$54 per person. Purchase online TUFF COLLECTION: GRAND OPENING WEEKEND What: Vancouver online women’s activewear and casualwear brand Tuff Collection is opening its physical store in Mount Pleasant at 55 W 8th Ave on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8. This event gives customers a chance to try the brand’s pieces in person for the first time. The opening weekend includes a free pair of Tuff tights for the first 50 shoppers each day, a free shopping tote and pair of socks with every purchase while supplies last, and a live DJ at opening. When: Opening weekend on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 55 W. 8th, Vancouver Admission: Free LA MARIÉE: AFTER DARK What: Love is in the air, no matter what time of year, and an immersive wedding experience designed for couples ready to take their day to the next level is coming to Vancouver next month. La Mariée: After Dark is happening on Friday, Nov. 6 at Rosewood Georgia Hotel in downtown Vancouver. The event, created by JENK Event Design “for the modern, discerning couple,” will treat guests to couture fashion, culinary discoveries, live performance, and more. And tickets are on sale now. When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Rosewood Hotel Georgia – 801 West Georgia St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices; purchase online. The first 20 tickets purchased by Daily Hive readers can get 10 per cent off all available tickets by using code DHVIP10 at checkout. VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET 2026 What: Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from Monday, Nov. 16, to Thursday, Dec. 24. A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the market features dozens of food and drink vendors, as well as plenty of artisans and makers at over 90 wooden huts. When: Monday, Nov. 16, to Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 Time: Various time slots Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices; purchase online 23RD ANNUAL DTES HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL What: Discover over 100 Heart of the City Festival events at over 30 locations in the Downtown Eastside this fall. The 23rd annual event has the theme of “Belonging”, and the events include theatre, dance, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, and more. When: Friday, Oct. 30 to Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various venues Tickets: Various prices, including free events. Purchase online ASTRA LUMINA What: Astra Lumina, an immersive celestial night walk created and presented by Moment Factory, is coming to Vancouver. The self-guided outdoor night walk will feature giant light installations, massive projections, scenography, soundscapes and more in the urban park setting. Guests will visit nine thematic zones on an illuminated pathway in the Stanley Park Railway area while listening to an original cosmic soundtrack. When: Now to Dec. 31, 2026 Time: Various time slots Where: 690 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Tickets: More information online SURREY TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY MARKET What: The 16th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market, presented by Concord Pacific, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, at Surrey Civic Plaza. The outdoor event will offer plenty of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including live music and dance, food trucks, amusement rides, and more. And returning this year is a 4,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink where you can skate for free! When: Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Where: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104th Ave., Surrey Cost: Free DANCING QUEEN: ABBA X QUEEN DANCE PARTY What: Get ready to take over the dance floor because an ABBA and Queen dance party is coming to the Hollywood Theatre this month. DJ Flipout will spin your faves from the two timeless bands, plus more hits to get you in the partying mood. When: Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 Time: Doors 10 p.m. Where: Hollywood Theatre — 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver Tickets: $10 plus fees, purchase online LUMIÈRE FESTIVAL 2026 What: Vancouver’s free, family-friendly Lumière Festival returns for its 13th annual celebration, lighting up public spaces in the West End, Downtown Vancouver and Gastown. Explore illuminated art installations, music, storytelling and artistic experiences by predominantly local artists. Wander between neighbourhood plazas after dark, rediscover familiar places and enjoy three evenings of art and community. The full artist lineup and installation details will be announced closer to the festival. When: Thursday, Nov. 12, to Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 Where: Various locations in and around downtown Vancouver Cost: Free DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: JUMP IN! What: Disney On Ice is returning to Vancouver this fall with an all-new live show, and the cast is sure to delight fans of all ages. Jump In!, taking place from Nov. 25 to 29 at the Pacific Coliseum, will take the audience on an electric journey through memorable worlds from Disney classics and modern box office hits. When: Nov. 25 to 29, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Pacific Coliseum at the PNE – 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices; purchase online ORPHEUM TOURS BY VANCOUVER CIVIC THEATRES What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the historic Orpheum Theatre this fall. The event is led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and will be sure to delight music fans, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs. When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver Cost: $10 plus fees, register online NOEL SURREY What: Noel Surrey returns for another year with massive displays, stunning LED forests, photo opportunities, holiday characters, a Bright Nights light walk, artisan vendors, and more. When: Nov. 27 to Dec. 29, 2026 (closed Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 24 and 25) Time: 3 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey Admission: Various prices, free for children six and under. Purchase online YUNG GRAVY What: Yung Gravy has a number of RIAA-certified platinum and gold hits under his belt, including “Mr. Clean,” “oops!!!,” and “Whip A Tesla” with bbno$. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and the MTV Video Music Awards pre-show, and he’s coming to Vancouver with The Joyrider Tour with special guest Terror Reid. When: Sunday, November 29, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Vogue Theatre — 918 Granville St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL 2026 What: The 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns this November to dozens of buildings across Vancouver’s eastside. Hundreds of artists ranging from painters to glassblowers and mixed-media creators are expected to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to their studios. When: Nov. 19 to 22, 2026 Time: 5 to 10 p.m. (Thursday and Friday) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) Where: Various locations throughout East Vancouver SHIPYARDS CHRISTMAS MARKET What: It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when a festive event is gearing up for its Metro Vancouver return this fall. The Shipyards Christmas Market is back in North Vancouver, starting on Friday, Nov. 27 and running through to Christmas Eve. Check out dozens of artisan stalls, food vendors, and live performers, as well as visits with Santa and more. When: Nov. 27 to Dec. 24, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday until Dec. 21), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday to Sunday until Dec. 21), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Dec. 21, 22 and 23), 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Dec. 24) Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Cost: Free REMEMBRANCE DAY VICTORY SQUARE CENOTAPH What: Victory Square’s Remembrance Day Service is the oldest continuing annual ceremony in Vancouver, beginning in 1924. This ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, the change of the guard, wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, and more to honour our veterans. When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 What: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Victory Square — 200 West Hastings St., Vancouver REMEMBRANCE DAY AT THE JAPANESE CANADIAN WAR MEMORIAL What: All are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park that begins at 10:30 am. There will be light refreshments and a presentation by Taka Lee Chamber Opera at the Pavilion in Stanley Park after the ceremony. When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. Where: Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park CHOR LEONI – THE SOUL FLIES AWAY What: Chor Leoni presents the 35th annual Remembrance Day observance at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. The program of music and readings showcases diverse perspectives on war and injustice and honours those who sang their songs. The Soul Flies Away is a concert for community contemplation, reflection, and dreams of peace. When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Time: 2 and 5 p.m. Where: St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver Tickets: $20-$73.50, purchase online CHEER ON THE HOME TEAMS VANCOUVER WHITECAPS VS SEATTLE SOUNDERS What: Vancouver Whitecaps continue their MLS season in November with a matchup against Seattle Sounders on Sunday, Nov. 1. When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m. Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver Cost: Various; purchase online VANCOUVER GIANTS What: The Vancouver Giants continue the new WHL season this month at the Langley Events Centre with games including the Tri-City Americans on Nov. 6, Penticton Vees on Nov. 14, and Regina Pats on Nov. 27. When: Various dates Time: Various times Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley Cost: Various; purchase online VANCOUVER CANUCKS What: The Canucks are back in action this November with games at Rogers Arena, including the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 3, New York Rangers on Nov. 13, and Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 22. When: Various dates Time: Various times Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Cost: Various; purchase online ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS What: Abbotsford Canucks fire up their AHL campaign this fall, with home games including visitors Ontario Reign on Nov. 6 and 7, Colorado Eagles on Nov. 10 and 11, and Tucson Roadrunners on Nov. 20 and 21. Each game also has a celebratory theme for fans to enjoy. When: Nov. 6 and 7, Nov. 10 and 11, and Nov. 20 and 21, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford Cost: Various; purchase online VANCOUVER RISE FC VS. MONTREAL ROSES FC What: Cheer on the Vancouver Rise FC as they host Montreal Roses FC at Swangard Stadium for the first leg of the NSL playoffs semifinals. When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. Where: Swangard Stadium – 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby Cost: Various prices, purchase online BON APPETITE WHISTLER CORNUCOPIA What: Whistler Cornucopia is Whistler’s signature fall festival of food and drink, held every November. It’s known as the ultimate celebration of taste, bringing together chefs, winemakers, distillers, brewers, and food lovers for 11 days of culinary adventure. Enjoy silent discos, comedy nights, and lots of delicious eats this fall. When: Nov. 5 to 15, 2026 Time Various times Where: Various venues and restaurants in Whistler Cost: Various prices. More info online FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER’S HOLIDAY HISTORY AND HOT CHOCOLATE TOUR What: Get festive and forbidden this season with the Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour. Acclaimed guided walking tour company Forbidden Vancouver invites you to step inside downtown’s iconic buildings and discover stories of intrigue, jealousy and murder. Guests will also enjoy beautiful holiday displays in some of Vancouver’s finest hotel lobbies, get a private viewing inside the Marine Building, and stay warm with a delicious hot chocolate at the award-winning Mink Chocolates. When: Nightly starting Sunday, Nov. 15, plus additional tours on weekends and during Christmas week  Time: Various start times Where: Meet outside 738 Granville St., Vancouver Cost: $49-$54 per person. Purchase online YES SHEF: ELEVATING WOMEN IN FOOD & BEVERAGE What: Yes Shef returns to Vancouver in November to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the food and beverage industry. Taking place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, you’ll enjoy over 15 tasting stations at this cocktail-style reception. There will also be live entertainment, a silent auction, and more. When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Star Sapphire Ballroom — 1038 Canada Pl., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online ENJOY THE ARTS THE SMASHING PUMPKINS What: The Smashing Pumpkins have sold over 30 million albums around the world, and also have seven MTV VMAs and an American Music Award to their name. Currently made up of original members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha, The Smashing Pumpkins are known for smash hits like “1979”, “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” and “Adore.” They also have two albums — Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness — listed on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets for sale online JOKERS COMEDY What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional stand-ups all over Metro Vancouver. Featuring acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more. This week, Jokers is bringing the laughs to The Roxy in Vancouver on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Invite your friends and get ready to laugh all night long. When: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. Where: The Roxy — 932 Granville St., Vancouver Cost: Various prices, purchase online VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MOVIE SCREENINGS What: Vancouver Public Library hosts a variety of movie screenings for the public at its branches throughout the month, and the best part is that they are free to attend. Expect to see the latest Hollywood Blockbusters, timeless classics, and more. When: Various dates Time: Various times Where: Various VPL Branches Cost: Free HEART FELT HOLIDAY AT THE IMPROV CENTRE What: The holiday season can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. That’s why the funny folks at The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island are helping chase away the winter blues with its new seasonal show, Heart Felt Holiday. Audiences will help the improvisers create a brand-new rom-com about a puppet searching for love while juggling work, family drama, developing friendships, and all the general messiness of the holiday season. When: Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 20 to Dec. 30, with an opening night performance on Thursday, Nov. 19 and additional matinee and evening shows on select dates in December Time: 7:30 p.m. (plus 2 p.m. on Dec. 13, 20, 24, and 27) Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online TEEN ANGST NIGHT AT FOX CABARET What: Teen Angst is a comedic reading series where brave performers share the most embarrassing parts of their teenage notebooks for the audience’s entertainment. The lineup of performers includes comedians, actors, filmmakers, and people who may have never been on stage before. Laugh along with live readings of high school poetry, LiveJournal posts, songs, letters, journals, and more. When: Nov. 27, 2026, Jan. 8, 2027, and Feb. 19, 2027 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St., Vancouver Tickets: Purchase online TEDDY SWIMS What: Music superstar Teddy Swims is coming to Vancouver this fall on his world tour with Freak Freely, and local fans are ready to “Lose Control.” The two-time Grammy nominee is bringing The Ugly Tour to Rogers Arena with special guests Allen Stone and Marclo on Nov. 6. When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online FARMERS MARKETS IN METRO VANCOUVER MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS’ MARKET What: Find fresh groceries, locally sourced produce, as well as artisanal food offerings at the Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market, held weekly at Dude Chilling Park in Mount Pleasant When: Every Sunday until Nov. 1, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Dude Chilling Park — 2300 Guelph St., Vancouver SOUTHLANDS TSAWWASSEN MARKET What: This Delta farmers market features local produce, sweet treats, blooms, bevies, artisans, live music, food trucks and more. There will also be themed celebrations on select dates throughout the season. When: Every other Saturday until Nov. 7, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Market Square, Southlands – 6313 Market Ave., Delta GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLIC MARKET What: Granville Island Public Market is open year-round and boasts stalls of fresh, colourful produce, homemade products, and tasty eats from the ocean, oven, and field. Grab items to go or order some grub from one of the many established food vendors at this indoor market to enjoy by the water. Make sure to also visit the Net Loft for additional shops and vendors. When: Open Daily year-round Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Market), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Net Loft). Holiday hours may vary. Where: 1661 and 1650 Duranleau St., Granville Island, Vancouver UBC FARM FARMERS’ MARKET What: The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems operates the UBC Farm, providing students, faculty, and staff with the chance to engage with the community and support local farming. Shop for farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and more at the Saturday Multi-vendor UBC Farm Farmers’ Market, which also features coffee and food trucks, baked goods, and more. When: Every Saturday from June 6 until Nov. 28, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Dr, Vancouver FORT LANGLEY VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET What: Shop for fresh groceries (fresh foods picked from local farmers’ fields in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys), along with plants, flowers, and other artisan goods, at this weekly market in Fort Langley. When: Every Saturday from April 18 until Dec. 5, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: St. Andrews Historic Church — 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley PORT MOODY FARMERS’ MARKET What: Established in 2008, the Port Moody Winter Farmers’ Market began as a market in the lobby and courtyard of the Port Moody Rec Centre. Now a weekly market, shoppers can stop by every Sunday for local B.C. produce, artisan crafts, and delicious baked goods. When: Every Sunday until April 2027 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Port Moody Recreation Complex – 300 Ioco Rd, Port Moody RILEY PARK WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET What: Visitors will find over 85 farms and producers and a selection of food and coffee trucks. Shop for fruits and veggies, eggs and dairy, meat, prepared food, craft beverages, craft items, and more. When: Every Saturday from Nov. 7, 2026, until March 27, 2027 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 50 E 30th Ave. and Ontario St., Vancouver KITSILANO WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET What: Kitsilano Farmers’ Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Kitsilano Secondary School and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on for the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market. When: Every Sunday from Nov. 8, 2026, until April 25, 2027 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: West 10th Ave. and Trafalgar St., Vancouver Want to stay on top of all things Vancouver? Follow us on X. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-november-2026 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:08:05 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mcdonalds-pokemon-canada Charlie Hart McDonald’s has another huge collaboration on the way for Canada, teaming up with none other than Pokémon on a new Happy Meal. Pokémon has revealed that Canada will be one of the first countries to receive the Pokémon Happy Meal, with the drop expected to land at McDonald’s locations across the country in November. As part of the collaboration, diners will receive their meals in one of three boxes, themed around the iconic Pokémon Pikachu, Umbreon, or Torchic. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by McDonald’s Happy Meal (@officialhappymeal) Each meal will also come with an adorable Happy Meal box-shaped toy, with 15 different Pokémon spanning generations, so you’ll wanna catch them all. It’s also big news for Pokémon trading card collectors, as each meal will come with two cards. There are 15 different cards on offer, including seven foils. The only exception is Quebec, where instead of a toy, diners will receive a Pokémon sticker and booster pack with four trading cards. While an official date has yet to be announced, the Pokémon Happy Meals will be available for a limited time, while supplies last. You might also like: - New Korean Tim Hortons is way more Canadian than your local Tims - Beloved Canadian brand wins 'best ice cream' at international competition - These 17 eateries were just named the best fine dining restaurants in Canada https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mcdonalds-pokemon-canada Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:55:35 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/class-action-lawsuit-canada-crime-stoppers Irish Mae Silvestre Canadian tipsters could be part of a newly filed class-action lawsuit brought against Crime Stoppers due to a data breach. Consumer Law Group announced a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association (CCSA) and Navigate360 due to a massive data breach that exposed personal details and tips provided by around 1.5 million Canadians. CCSA is a non-profit organization that collects tips anonymously from Canadians about a crime or potential crime. Navigate360 is a U.S.-based private corporation contracted by CCSA to manage private information that CCSA collects. On Oct. 23, Navigate360 published a notice, stating that it became aware of “suspicious activity on one of its systems” in March 2026. The company said the information affected varies by individual, but the breach involved personal information. On Oct. 27, the privacy commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, said he has opened an investigation related to the cybersecurity incident. THE ALLEGATIONS A Dunnville, Ont., resident launched the proposed class-action lawsuit after contacting CCSA about a suspected drug house near his home, the court document states. He gave the organization his name, address, phone number, and email address, but discovered in October that his information may have been part of the data breach. The lawsuit alleges that CCSA and Navigate360 failed to protect Canadians’ identities and personal information. An estimated 850,000 tips were stored in the affected systems, exposing information such as names, home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, licence plates, banking details, and Social Insurance Numbers. It also included details about people named in the tips, CCSA staff, and police. The lawsuit further alleges that the organization left people’s personal information unredacted and unencrypted, and “improperly retained decades of sensitive information and records long past their useful life.” In addition, it accuses Navigate360 of knowing about the suspicious activity since as early as March 18, 2026, but failing to notify affected individuals until it published the notice on Oct. 23. Navigate360 allegedly violated the Consumer Protection Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The website states, “To this day, neither Crime Stoppers nor Navigate360 have provided any notice to affected individuals whose information was compromised.” WHO’S ELIGIBLE? You could be part of the lawsuit if you’re a Canadian resident whose personal information was given to CCSA and your data was part of the unauthorized access between Nov. 21, 2025 and March 5, 2026. HOW MUCH COULD YOU GET? For now, the lawsuit is in the proposal stage, so the amount has not been identified yet. However, it seeks punitive, compensatory, and special damages on behalf of affected Canadians. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT? If you think you’re eligible, you can join the class action mailing list for the latest information. Canadians may also be eligible to join other class-action lawsuits, including ones involving Chocmod Canada Inc. and CIBC. You might also like: - Rogers slapped with $15 million fine over 'deceptive' unlimited plan ads - Canadian couple say they're not retiring yet after $5 million lottery win - Canadians could get free space heaters amid major recall https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/class-action-lawsuit-canada-crime-stoppers Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:53:21 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-homeowner-dispute-strata-basketball Amir Ali A homeowner brought an interesting strata dispute to the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), and it involved two B.C. neighbours fighting over a basketball hoop and the associated noise. According to the dispute, the respondent in the case erected a basketball hoop in the laneway behind both parties’ strata lots “so the children could play basketball.” The strata was the other respondent in the case. The applicant, the respondent’s next-door neighbour, argued that the hoop created an obstruction, alleged it was a safety hazard, and complained about noise, disturbances, and damage to property. The applicant claimed $5,000 in damages against the strata and homeowner and sought an order to remove the hoop. In response, the strata denied accusations about unreasonable noise and said that noise of that nature should be expected in a multi-family strata complex. The strata also said that the children only play during daytime hours. In addition, the strata refuted the claims that there was any property damage and that it was not a safety hazard. The strata said that the hoop has a heavy base to prevent it from tipping, but that it is easily movable in case of emergency. The respondent neighbour said they had conversations with other neighbours who did not have any issues with the basketball hoop. The strata dispute states that the respondent erected the free-standing hoop in May 2022. Over the next two-plus years, the dispute decision says that various children played basketball in the laneway, and that in that time, the applicant sent several complaints to the strata, alleging safety issues arose from the basketball hoop. The strata took no action. On June 13, 2024, the applicant applied to the CRT for a resolution. The tribunal first looked at whether or not the respondent created a nuisance by erecting the hoop. “In the strata context, unreasonable noise is noise that substantially interferes with the use and enjoyment of property. To meet this standard, the noise must be intolerable to an ordinary person. Whether noise is objectively intolerable depends on factors such as its nature, intensity, frequency, duration, and timing,” the tribunal said. The applicant provided some evidence in the form of images, which showed that in one instance, the kids were playing basketball at 8:18 p.m. and 9:27 p.m. While the strata said it could see how kids playing basketball for up to four hours a day could rise to “unreasonable interference”, the applicants didn’t provide enough evidence around the intensity and nature of the noise. There were a couple of doorbell camera videos submitted into evidence. “The videos have sound, and you can hear basketballs bouncing and children making noise and having fun,” the tribunal said. The videos weren’t enough to persuade the tribunal that the noise was unreasonable. “I find the noise heard in the videos generally sounds reasonable. It sounds like children playing, which I find a reasonable person living in a multi-family strata would expect to hear,” the tribunal said. The tribunal dismissed the $5,000 claim. However, the applicant did win on two claims. The first was that the basketball hoop created a passage obstruction. Second, according to the dispute, the strata bylaws prevent kids from playing unsupervised. This led to the tribunal deciding that the applicant was treated significantly unfairly. The tribunal awarded the B.C. homeowner who started the dispute $1,192.34, with $1,000 for damages for significant unfairness and the rest in tribunal fees. It did not order the respondent to remove the hoop. You can read the full homeowner dispute on the B.C. Tribunal website. You might also like: - B.C. strata ordered to pay $16K over 'completely pointless' decision - B.C. renter claims wrongful eviction in legal fight after kitchen was damaged - 'Living in fear': B.C. woman fights for $50K in intimate image case against her ex https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-homeowner-dispute-strata-basketball Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:44:33 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/sean-orr-vancouvers-first-deputy-mayor-city-council-term Kenneth Chan At the inaugural Vancouver City Council meeting at City Hall on the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, just hours after the inauguration ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre, the newly elected City Council is expected to endorse mayor-elect Pete Fry’s recommendations for several key statutory appointments. These include appointing COPE City Councillor Sean Orr as deputy mayor for the first few months of the new term, through January 2027. The deputy mayor represents the mayor and City Council at official events, ceremonies, and community functions, including when the mayor is unavailable. The position typically rotates among city councillors throughout the term. Orr will replace outgoing ABC city councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung in the role. You might also like: - 'Don't be scared': Vancouver mayor-elect Pete Fry vows to be a moderate leader for the new City Council - ABC's lone survivor: City Councillor Mike Klassen on his re-election and Vancouver's political reset - Vancouver's youngest-ever city councillor has specific public transit projects in mind - City of Vancouver locks in $175-million bond deal below expected cost, as demand exceeds supply - Ken Sim offers support to Mayor-elect Pete Fry as outgoing ABC-led Vancouver City Council bids farewell - Metro Vancouver Regional District defends its roles and services targeted by B.C. Conservatives Additionally, Fry has selected seven members, including himself, to fill the City of Vancouver’s designated seats on the Metro Vancouver Regional District board of directors. They would join the region’s other mayors and city councillors in overseeing the regional government. Vancouver’s regional board makeup consists of Fry, fellow Green Party of Vancouver City Councillors Camil Dumont and Annette Reilly, COPE City Councillors Orr and Chloe Leslie, OneCity City Councillor Lucy Maloney, and ABC City Councillor Mike Klassen. Together, they would carry a combined allocation of 34 votes on the board, based on the regional district’s weighted voting system based on each jurisdiction’s population. The remaining four Vancouver city councillors would serve as alternates when the designated directors are unavailable to attend meetings. Fry would also represent Vancouver on the Union of British Columbia Municipalities executive. Meanwhile, Green City Councillor Stephanie Smith would be nominated to represent Vancouver on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board of directors, subject to that body’s internal election, for the remainder of its 2025–2027 term. In a post-election interview with Daily Hive Urbanized, Fry said he had developed a good working relationship with Orr and expected to lean on him as COPE’s caucus leader. The pair had discussed the responsibilities that come with moving from opposition into a position with greater influence over City Council’s decisions. More broadly, Fry said he wants to work across party lines and help city councillors build on their individual strengths. He highlighted Maloney’s expertise in active transportation and Klassen’s connections to the business community as qualities he wants to support in the new City Council. “I’ve been super clear that I don’t intend to run a hyperpartisan council,” Fry told Daily Hive Urbanized. “In fact, I really would like everybody to almost drop their colours as we get into Council, and let’s just focus on how we’re going to work for the betterment of the city.” The Vancouver Park Board will also host its inaugural meeting on Nov. 2, while the Vancouver School Board will do the same on Nov. 9. You might also like: - 'Don't be scared': Vancouver mayor-elect Pete Fry vows to be a moderate leader for the new City Council - ABC's lone survivor: City Councillor Mike Klassen on his re-election and Vancouver's political reset - Vancouver's youngest-ever city councillor has specific public transit projects in mind - City of Vancouver locks in $175-million bond deal below expected cost, as demand exceeds supply - Ken Sim offers support to Mayor-elect Pete Fry as outgoing ABC-led Vancouver City Council bids farewell - Metro Vancouver Regional District defends its roles and services targeted by B.C. Conservatives https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/sean-orr-vancouvers-first-deputy-mayor-city-council-term Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:31:09 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dignity-memorial-final-wishes-canada Kendall Bistretzan Life is full of preparing for the major moments, like graduations, vacations, tuition, and weddings. But what about funerals? Planning for end-of-life events can feel uncomfortable if you aren’t prepared, but it’s also inevitable. Funeral planning in a time of immediate need can be stressful and overwhelming for a grieving family, while planning ahead gives you more time to research, communicate, and ensure the important details are aligned. Wondering where to begin? Here’s a checklist of questions you can ask your older loved ones to get started, as recommended by the experts at Dignity Memorial. WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN ARRANGED Before you begin, it’s important to know what arrangements are already in place. The easiest way to do this is to ask your loved one if anything has been arranged, and where that information is kept. This is also a good opportunity to test the waters and get a better understanding of how open or sensitive the topic of end-of-life planning is to your loved one. Discuss as much or as little as you’re comfortable with, and revisit this conversation over time as needed. CREMATION OR BURIAL PREFERENCES Buried or cremated is the classic question, but there’s some extra information you’ll need to know. What sort of casket or urn do they want? Would they prefer direct cremation, or a viewing and memorial service included as well? And most notably, where would they like to be laid to rest? There are different options and price points for all these considerations, and making plans in advance ensures you lock in today’s prices while avoiding emotional and financial overspending. THE PERSONAL TOUCHES THAT MATTER MOST Funerals and end-of-life celebrations can look different for everyone. Perhaps your loved ones want something low-key, like an immediate burial or cremation with no service, or something elaborate where all loved ones can come together in a celebration or gathering. Personal touches can include things like catering, music, flowers, mementos, remembrance items, and basically anything else you can come up with. Discuss with your loved one how to best make their end-of-life celebration honour their memory, and feel at ease knowing your arrangements are literally what they would have wanted. IMPORTANT REMINDERS It’s important to bear in mind how your loved one might be feeling about this conversation. When asking these questions, listen without taking over, respect any hesitation they might have, and work through the conversation over time. The best way to ensure wishes are met when the time comes is to write everything down together, and you can use the above points in your checklist. It’s also helpful to use Dignity Memorial’s free planning guides for support. The Insider’s Guide to Funeral & Cremation Planning is free online, or you can also call 866-668-1841 to speak directly to a funeral advisor. You don’t have to navigate these conversations alone. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dignity-memorial-final-wishes-canada Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:29:30 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-drivers-daylight-saving-pacific-time Amir Ali It’s going to be a historic November for B.C., as for the first time in many, many years, the province will not be falling back one hour, and drivers are being advised to be safe. Instead, B.C. has opted to remain in year-round permanent daylight saving time, adopting a new time zone code in the process, Pacific Time (PCT), by moving the clocks forward for the last time earlier this year, in March. While switching the clocks back and forth carried their own associated health risks, some agencies are also warning people about the new time zone. A recent BCAA survey revealed that some B.C. drivers are worried about how safety conditions on the road may change under the new time zone. The BCAA survey found that visibility is the biggest concern for drivers, and two-thirds worry about spotting pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. A further 59 per cent fear it will be difficult to see hazards like ice, frost, or pooled water in the dark. 58 per cent are concerned about the impact of increased glare from oncoming headlights. Half of those surveyed had fears about tired or drowsy drivers. Earlier this week, the RCMP sent out a reminder to drivers due to shorter days and decreased visibility. “With daylight hours decreasing and fall weather bringing rain, fog, and reduced visibility, Coquitlam RCMP is reminding all road users to take extra precautions to help keep everyone safe on our roadways,” Coquitlam RCMP said. Coquitlam RCMP is also going to be distributing pedestrian reflectors for its annual visibility campaign. While some are concerned about health, the B.C. Ministry of Citizens’ Services suggested that the change will lead to improved health and less disruption. “Improved overall health, reduced disruptions for families, simplified scheduling and an extra hour of evening light during the winter months are clear benefits of a year-round time zone,” said Diana Gibson, minister of citizens’ services. “In March, Premier Eby announced B.C.’s last ‘spring forward’ time change to Pacific Time, and the three-letter abbreviation PCT aligns with how other provinces abbreviate their time zone,” she added. Washington State also issued a warning to travellers who are moving between Vancouver and the U.S., which you can read about on Daily Hive Urbanized. Also, be sure to check out how muddled things get across the country when the changes kick in. Additionally, B.C. has some information on its website about the new PCT time zone. You might also like: - Washington State issues timely warning to travellers between Vancouver and U.S. - Things to keep in mind as almost everyone but B.C. is falling back soon - Map shows how muddled things get in Canada once daylight saving time kicks in https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-drivers-daylight-saving-pacific-time Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:45:26 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/toko-convenience-vancouver Marco Ovies A new grocery store is preparing to open its doors in Vancouver, and it plans to offer a variety of authentic Indonesian goods and ready-made meals to the neighbourhood. Called Toko Convenience, the new spot is coming to Strathcona on the corner of East Hastings and Raymur Avenue. “Toko started with a simple problem. As Indonesians, we couldn’t find the Indonesian products we love here in Vancouver. The snacks, spices, and pantry staples we grew up with were either hard to track down or nowhere to be found. So we decided to open our own shop and bring them here ourselves,” wrote the store on its website. The store plans to offer plenty of products straight from Indonesia, including snacks, cooking ingredients, spice packs, and more. “You’ll find familiar flavours like Indomie, along with harder-to-find treats you might not have seen since your last trip home (or ever!),” added Toko. Plus, the store has added that after its soft opening, it plans to offer an assortment of ready-to-eat meals for folks to enjoy. “Our goal is to make Indonesian food a little less mysterious and a lot more accessible, with great value for our community. Whoever you are, there’s something here for you,” said Toko. You might also like: - Vancouver spot lands on world-renowned guide for cocktail bars - Vancouver-based donut brand continues takeover with new location opening soon - Caffè-by-day, ristorante-by-night concept to open in Vancouver's Little Italy Toko officially opens its doors on Nov. 4. TOKO CONVENIENCE Address: 977 E. Hastings, Vancouver Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/toko-convenience-vancouver Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:29:02 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/rogers-fined-deceptive-ads-competition-tribunal Jonathan Lamont, MobileSyrup Canada’s Competition Bureau ordered Rogers to pay a $15 million penalty related to how the company marketed its “Infinite” wireless plans. The bureau began probing Rogers over those plans back in 2023, raising issues with how the company positioned the plans as having unlimited data when the plans also apply speed reductions — known as throttling — after a certain amount of use. “Today, the Competition Tribunal released its decision in the Bureau’s case against Rogers and ordered the company to pay a $15 million penalty in connection with the marketing of its Infinite wireless plans,” said Jeanne Pratt, interim commissioner of competition, in a statement. “The Bureau alleged that Rogers engaged in deceptive marketing by advertising its Infinite wireless plans as offering unlimited data despite a significant reduction in speed after using a set amount.” Along with the fine, the Tribunal ordered Rogers to publish a corrective notice and pay the Bureau’s legal costs. The full reasoning behind the Tribunal’s decision is expected to be released within 10 business days. “Canadians rely on accurate and truthful information when choosing essential services such as wireless plans. Misleading advertising can distort consumer choice, erode confidence in the marketplace, and disadvantage businesses that compete fairly,” Pratt said. Interestingly, the bureau initially sought a $15 million penalty along with customer refunds, or a $135 million penalty with no refunds. However, the Tribunal seems to have settled on the $15 million penalty with no customer refunds. Rogers published a statement about the decision on its website: “We introduced unlimited data plans in 2019 to deliver great value to our customers. These plans eliminated overage fees and gave our customers bill certainty at a time when data use started growing exponentially. These plans are commonplace in the industry and reflected a significant and positive development for consumers and small businesses. We stand behind our advertising and are considering next steps.” It also remains to be seen what impact, if any, this will have on the wider telecom industry. After all, Bell and Telus both offer their own ‘unlimited’ plans with throttling, as do smaller providers like Freedom Mobile. You might also like: - Canadians have just weeks left to claim part of $11-million CIBC settlement - Canadians in these jobs can apply for $5,000 bonus next month - Rogers will soon tack on new fee to credit card bill payments https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/rogers-fined-deceptive-ads-competition-tribunal Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:38:47 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/russia-might-play-world-juniors-edmonton Colton Pankiw Russia is set to make its return to international hockey, and it might come as soon as the World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer this December. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) must allow Russia to participate in its upcoming international championships, overturning the organization’s decision to keep the country banned for the 2026-27 season. The ruling could have an immediate impact on the World Juniors, which are scheduled to begin Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer. Russia has been excluded from IIHF competitions since 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine. Edmonton is set to host 17 games at Rogers Place, including all four of Canada’s preliminary-round matchups, both semifinals, and the gold and bronze medal games. The remaining 12 preliminary-round games and two quarterfinals will take place at Red Deer’s Marchant Crane Centrium. However, Russia’s potential return leaves plenty of questions with less than two months remaining before the tournament begins. The upcoming World Juniors are currently scheduled to feature 10 countries split into two groups, with the full schedule already announced. Adding Russia to the field could require changes to the tournament format and scheduling, among other logistical considerations. “The implications of today’s decision by CAS are not immediately clear, and our organization is in contact with the IIHF to learn more,” a Hockey Canada spokesperson told Offside on Friday. Should Russia be able to compete in the event, it could result in Norway, the lowest-ranked team, being removed from the tournament. The IIHF expressed disappointment with Friday’s ruling but said it would comply with the decision. The organization also acknowledged that changes to participation would require extensive coordination with national hockey associations, organizing committees and host authorities, including reviews of travel, accommodations, and security arrangements. “The IIHF disagrees with this aspect of the ruling and maintains that its decisions were necessary to protect the safety and security of all participants and safeguard the integrity of its competitions,” the organization said in a statement. “While the IIHF respects the authority of CAS and will act in accordance with its ruling, the outcome does not remove the concerns that informed its assessments.” For now, it remains unclear exactly what Russia’s return will look like or how it would affect the tournament in Alberta. However, with Edmonton preparing to host some of the biggest games of the competition, the situation is one local hockey fans will want to keep an eye on. You might also like: - Edmonton Oilers latest homestand shows concerning attendance trend https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/russia-might-play-world-juniors-edmonton Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:33:17 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-scott-ennis-susan-avery Irish Mae Silvestre For many Canadians who play the lottery, the dream is to win big enough to retire immediately. But that’s not the plan for one couple. Scott Ennis and Susan Avery are a St. John’s, N.L., couple who enjoy playing the lottery together. One day, they decided to try their luck by buying a Lotto 6/49 ticket online. The couple recalled that the morning after the draw started like any other. Ennis said he received an email from Atlantic Lottery about a prize, but didn’t think much of it, assuming it was just a small win. With the usual morning rush of getting everyone out the door on time, he didn’t bother checking how much they had actually won. “At work, people were mummering about a $5-million prize going in Newfoundland, so I went to my cubicle, took out my phone and found my past tickets folder,” said Ennis. “It started going with confetti and said ‘$5 million,’ and I just sat there, didn’t make a sound. I had a meeting in five minutes, but I knew I couldn’t go to the meeting.” Ennis realized that they won the Lotto 6/49 $5-million jackpot in the Aug. 26, 2026 draw. He decided to skip the meeting, telling his manager that something personal had come up, and headed out to share the happy news with his wife in person. Avery said Ennis texted her asking to meet her in the parking lot. She recalled the emotional moment, stating, “When I walked out, I could see his face, and he was grinning but was emotion-filled — like his eyes just kind of filled.” Ennis said the experience has been “surreal,” leaving them both in shock. “We knew it was going to change our lives, but also our daughters’ lives,” he shared. But as the reality of their win sets in, the couple said they have no plans to retire right away. Instead, they want to continue working for now as they invest the majority of their winnings so that they can retire in a couple of years. They also want to help loved ones, do some renovations, buy a new vehicle, and plan a trip for the entire family. 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: - The highest-elevation cemetery in Canada is right next to a ghost town - Canadians could get free space heaters amid major recall - Lottery drama: Canadian claims $40 million hours before deadline https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-scott-ennis-susan-avery Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:22:55 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lit-neon-signs-vancouver-the-post-permanent-exhibition Kenneth Chan They once advertised places to eat, catch a movie, or spend the night. Now, some of Vancouver’s restored outdoor vintage neon signs are lighting up a space in Downtown Vancouver again, offering a colourful reminder of businesses and streetscapes from decades past. Officially opening today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, “Lit! Neons of Vancouver” brings signs from the Museum of Vancouver’s (MOV) permanent collection to The Post complex, where the public can see them for free during the building’s operating hours. The permanent display space for the installation is a partnership between the museum and The Post, which is operated by developer QuadReal Property Group following the recent ownership change of the city block-sized mixed-use office and retail complex. You might also like: - Amazon begins using nearly 600,000 sq. ft. of office space in The Post's North Tower - VPD community policing centre opens at Amazon's The Post office complex - Zara's billionaire founder buys Amazon-anchored The Post office complex from QuadReal in downtown Vancouver - New interactive immersive playground opens at Oakridge Park mall - Colourful nighttime lighting transforms Oakridge Park's giant mushroom sculptures - Uniqlo flagship store to open at CF Pacific Centre in Downtown Vancouver This dedicated permanent indoor exhibition space for the neon signs — behind a protective secure glass barrier — features a rotating selection of signs from the museum’s collection. The display occupies what were previously blank walls in a wide hallway — situated directly opposite Deville Coffee’s coffee bar. Visitors can directly access it through The Post’s Dunsmuir Street entrances or its Homer Street retail atrium. As previously reported by Daily Hive Urbanized over the years, the partnership between MOV and QuadReal to give Vancouver’s vintage neon signs — some well over 80 years old — a permanent home at The Post has evolved considerably since the initial announcement in 2019, both in the number of signs involved and their planned locations within the building’s public common areas. The initial 2019 announcement called for a partnership to display just three signs, while the updated partnership in 2022 called for 22 signs from MOV’s collection. Building on the 2022 announcement, the now-realized installation provides a dedicated permanent space where numerous selections from MOV’s sign collection will be displayed on a rotating basis. These neon signs from a completely different era of the city were originally restored for MOV’s Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver exhibition, which first opened in 2011 to tell the story of Vancouver’s unique love-hate relationship with neon signs. After a highly successful run, the exhibition at the Kitsilano museum closed in 2022, and the partnership opened up an opportunity to provide the signs with a new home in a highly visible and public location with high foot traffic. In the 1950s, Vancouver was the neon capital of North America, with over 19,000 neon signs — more than Las Vegas at the time. They advertised everything from neighbourhood shops to theatres and hotels, giving commercial streets a distinctly different appearance, especially at night. Many of these signs were located on Granville Street and Hastings Street in Downtown Vancouver and in Chinatown. But the enthusiasm for neon signs was short lived. While supporters associated the lights with an exciting, growing city, critics saw an increasingly cluttered and unattractive streetscape. Opposition grew through the 1960s, followed by a 1974 bylaw restricting new signage. Decades later, the City of Vancouver is now encouraging a return of some of that colour and energy, particularly along Granville Street. For example, the City’s 2025-approved Granville Street Plan and accompanying design guidelines promote neon signs alongside giant video screens and digital art installations as part of efforts to revitalize Downtown Vancouver’s entertainment district and create a livelier streetscape. Among the largest pieces now being showcased at The Post is the Aristocratic Restaurants sign associated with the former restaurant at the intersection of West Broadway and Granville Street. This sign was made in 1960. As well, an enormous illuminated “R” offers a surviving piece of the Ridge Theatre’s sign. Dating to 1950, the letter came from the cinema at 3131 Arbutus St. (on West 16th Avenue), which was redeveloped in 2015 into a mixed-use residential and retail building with Loblaws City Market as its anchor tenant. Its exposed light bulbs and neon outline can now be viewed up close. The display also includes the 1940s-made Hotel American sign from 928 Main St., as well as the Palm Ice Cream sign from 1935 to 1955 and The Cookie Jar sign made in 1952. According to MOV, Palm’s products were sold throughout the Lower Mainland, while The Cookie Jar operated multiple bakery locations in Vancouver. One piece recreates an older sign rather than preserving the original. The neon welder, shown leaning over a bright burst of sparks, is a 2021 replica of a 1930s sign for Welding Shop and Engineering at 1600 Main St. Together, these pieces show how businesses used oversized lettering, colourful lighting, and memorable characters to stand out on the street. The Post’s public common areas in the retail atrium are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Today’s opening will also be followed by ticketed activities in November 2026 to celebrate the new permanent home for displaying the vintage neon signs on a rotating basis. Neon Fun Club will hold sign-making workshops on Nov. 6 and 7 at Deville Coffee, next to the neon sign display area. Sessions run from 5 to 6:30 pm and 7 to 8:30 pm each day. Participants will make a take-home illuminated sign using electroluminescent wire, with materials and tools supplied. No previous experience is required. Portraits in the Dark follows on Nov. 13 and 14, from 5 to 7 pm each evening. Visitors can have their photographs taken against the historic signs. Bookings accommodate groups of up to four people, plus pets. Ticket proceeds from both activities will support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Bookings for both activities can be made online. These vintage neon signs also join the permanent art installations incorporated into The Post, when the redevelopment first reached completion in 2023. Many preserve or repurpose artwork and architectural elements from the building’s previous use as the Canada Post processing centre. The nearest of those earlier installations is Paul Huba’s 1958 ceramic tile mural, “Mother and Child” — just around the corner from the neon display in the Homer Street retail atrium. The five-metre-tall mural originally overlooked a staircase in the public post office hall and was carefully dismantled, restored tile by tile, and reassembled in this new location. The neon display adds another draw to The Post, which houses a Loblaws City Market grocery store, Body Energy Club, Oakberry, Starbucks, Hula Poke, Gong Cha bubble tea, and the Evolve Strength fitness gym, with Middle Eastern restaurant Superbaba also set to open. Up above, the complex is also home to thousands of office workers within the corporate office spaces of Amazon and Sony Pictures Imageworks’ global headquarters. QuadReal sold the property in November 2025 to Pontegadea, the investment firm of Spanish billionaire and Zara founder Amancio Ortega, but continues to operate and manage the building. You might also like: - Amazon begins using nearly 600,000 sq. ft. of office space in The Post's North Tower - VPD community policing centre opens at Amazon's The Post office complex - Zara's billionaire founder buys Amazon-anchored The Post office complex from QuadReal in downtown Vancouver - New interactive immersive playground opens at Oakridge Park mall - Colourful nighttime lighting transforms Oakridge Park's giant mushroom sculptures - Uniqlo flagship store to open at CF Pacific Centre in Downtown Vancouver https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lit-neon-signs-vancouver-the-post-permanent-exhibition Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:09:03 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-buy-zelda-opening-late Amir Ali Best Buy has announced that it’s going to be opening a couple of Metro Vancouver locations late for the latest entry in the popular Zelda franchise from Nintendo, which is actually a remake of an older entry. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a remake of the 1998 N64 classic of the same name, releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 5. To mark the occasion, two Best Buy Canada locations, the Lansdowne Centre location in Richmond and the Coquitlam Centre location, will open at 10 p.m. PCT on Nov. 4. You’ll want to show up early if you’re attending, as lineups will start ahead of time. Nintendo’s original is regarded by many as one of the greatest video games ever made, so the hype for the remake is very high. As a bonus, there will be a poster giveaway for the first 100 guests in line. Fans are being encouraged to dress as their favourite character, and anyone dressed in a costume will have a chance to win a $100 Best Buy gift card. Other “visual opportunities” include a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time photo experience and hot chocolate and snacks while supplies last. Best Buy also says that there will be limited-edition Zelda gear available on launch night at the two Metro Vancouver locations. Select stores will also be carrying a limited number of Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition, and Zelda anniversary editions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. “Few franchises carry the generational pull of The Legend of Zelda. Expect launch night celebrations to draw more than core gamers, including longtime fans who grew up with the series and want to be part of its next chapter,” a Best Buy spokesperson said in a release.  While Ocarina of Time was and is a hugely popular game, it’ll be interesting to see the changes that come to it. One of the biggest annoyances of the original was your sidekick Navi constantly saying things like, “Hey! Listen!” November will be a massive month for video games in general, as it also brings the launch of perhaps the most anticipated video game of all time, Grand Theft Auto VI.  https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-buy-zelda-opening-late Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:58 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/everything-to-know-cirque-du-soleil-luzia-vancouver Daniel Chai Prepare for breathtaking performances under the big top — Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver with LUZIA The famed circus performance is inviting guests to witness its fan-favourite production, which will be in town for its 10th anniversary from Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027. Tickets are on sale now. To get you ready for all the excitement at Concorde Pacific Place this fall and winter, here’s everything you need to know about LUZIA in Vancouver. A TRIP TO MEXICO WITHOUT NEEDING A PASSPORT Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA is described as a “waking dream of Mexico” and an exploration of “a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.” “In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, Luzia takes audiences on a surrealistic journey through a vibrant world filled with wonders, playfulness and striking artistry,” said Cirque du Soleil in a previous release. “Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity.” EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND The Vancouver run of LUZIA has already been extended due to popular demand, with an additional 35 performances. That means there are more chances for you to catch the show at the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place between Nov. 4 and Jan. 10 A Cirque du Soleil show is always a huge event highlight of any season they’re in town. So whether you’re local or in the city for the holidays or the start of the new year, you won’t want to miss it. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING LUZIA According to the Cirque website, the length of the show is 125 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission, and it’s an event that’s open to all ages. One of the standout elements of the show, which Vancouverites will be very familiar with, is the signature rain curtain. The rain curtain is a 14-metre programmable water feature that will certainly lead to some awe-inspiring moments. Those elements were created by Scène Éthique, which called the display a challenge. “For Scène Éthique, the Luzia project represented a major design and fabrication challenge since the scenography combined water elements with mechanical and hydraulic ones.” Naturally, viewers can expect aerialists, trapeze artists, aerial specialists, contortionists, jugglers, and even soccer freestylers, to name a few of the production’s members. Cirque Du Soleil is always a delight for fans of all ages, so if you’re ready to take a trip to a magical world beyond imagination, get your tickets to LUZIA starting at just $59. LUZIA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 Time: Performance times will vary based on the date Where: Concord Pacific Place — 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/everything-to-know-cirque-du-soleil-luzia-vancouver Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:25 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/highest-elevation-cemetery-canada-mountain-park-alberta Laine Mitchell Tucked away in the beautiful mountains of Alberta is a historic ghost town, and nearby you will find the highest-elevation cemetery in Canada. Just past the small community of Cadomin in western Alberta, you’ll find the Mountain Park Cemetery. According to information posted at the location, the cemetery is approximately 5,850 feet above sea level and is known as the highest-elevation cemetery in Alberta and Canada. This cemetery was never registered, and the first burial took place in 1913. Even to this day, the cemetery is exceptionally well taken care of, especially considering its remote location. The Mountain Park Cemetery registrars from 1915 to 1950 were the doctors or postmasters. With the nearby mine closing in 1950, the cemetery was closed to coffin burials. Numbered plots/sites were designated for the majority of burials prior to 1950. A Plot plan (map) from 1915 to 1950 was never found, and only registry records exist. From 1957, many former Mountain Park, Cadomin, and Luscar residents have placed their loved ones’ ashes or memorial plaques on family plots, or on the knoll. In 1974, former Mountain Park residents and friends replaced the original wooden perimeter cemetery fence with a chain-link one, given that the former had deteriorated. They enlarged the original cemetery size to include the 1973 ashes, burial, and memory markers on the knoll. You might also like: - There's an abandoned hot springs in Alberta that millions of people once visited - Canadian spot named an underrated travel destination in the world for 2027 - 13 fall destinations every Albertan should visit at least once In August 1992, a monument dedication ceremony was held to honour the former Mountain Park mine, the town, and residents. In August 1997, 85 original Mountain Park residents, their families, friends, and Cadomin residents gathered at the cemetery to clear out the tall buckbrush and other debris. During that process, more than 60 hidden grave sites were discovered, many without their original wooden grave markers. Many gravesite locations remain unknown to this day. After grizzly bears damaged the cemetery in 2006, the Elk Valley Coal company (Cheviot Mine) donated heavy chain-link material and two employees to rebuild the fence. In 2011, Tech Coal Limited (Cheviot Mine) enlarged the parking lot and rebuilt the access gates. Mountain Park was a multicultural community. The individual death records include the known country of origin, the known birth year, and the date of death. There is additional information showing the high infant mortality and various causes of death. Many of the victims in the cemetery were involved in accidents at the nearby mine. WHAT WAS THE COMMUNITY OF MOUNTAIN PARK? The historic coal mining ghost town of Mountain Park was founded in 1911 thanks to the creation of the Mountain Park Coal Company and was a thriving community with churches, a hospital, a community hall, a theatre, a library with reading rooms, card rooms, a billiards parlour, and restaurants. As one of the several communities that formed the Coal Branch of Alberta due to the construction of the Canadian National Railway and the demand for coal, people from across the country brought their families to live in Mountain Park. Annual sporting events and picnics brought the people of these towns together. Games of tug-of-war and running jump were popular, but the most celebrated and fiercely contested event was the long-distance run up “Mount Harris.” On Aug. 1, 1935, the first race to the top of  “Mount Harris” was run. The rules were simple, requiring runners to cross the bridge at the base of the townsite and take their own route up the mountain. Two officials were at the top of the mountain to see that the participants ran around a pole before heading back down to the finish line. The town was known for recruiting exceptionally good athletes, with Mountain Park having dazzling hockey, soccer and baseball teams, and some of the finest athletes in the country played their chosen sport up there at a dizzying 6,200 feet above sea level. During the depression years, these athletes could be successfully recruited with a job offer. You might also like: - Canadian rec centre named one of the world's most beautiful for 2026 - This Alberta town is one you’ve probably seen in movies - Popular Alberta hotel named Canada's best for fourth year in a row Not only were athletes easily recruited, but school teachers for the four-room school, a doctor and nurses for the hospital, as well as music teachers and musicians for the town band were, too. The town peaked with an estimated population of 1,500 residents, and the good times lasted until the mid-1940s, at which time Mountain Park’s good fortune stopped. The nearby mine shuttered in 1950, and with it, much of the town was left deserted. Natural disasters, such as the McLeod River flooding, the economics of the operations, and customers’ changing from coal to diesel fuel, all took their toll and contributed to the closure of the once bustling mountain village. Have you ever ventured up to Mountain Park and the nearby cemetery in Alberta before? Let us know in the comments. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/highest-elevation-cemetery-canada-mountain-park-alberta Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:31:31 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/tim-hortons-korea-canada-menu Irish Mae Silvestre A new Tim Hortons location just opened in Seoul, South Korea, and the experience offers such a hefty dose of Canadiana that it’s surprisingly more Canadian than what you can find at home. The new Tim Hortons flagship store, called Banff Town Seongsu, is located in Seoul’s trendy Seongsu neighbourhood. And it has everything you could expect from a getaway in the Canadian Rockies right in the city: mountains, a cozy lodge, a waterfall, a mini “lake”, a bright red canoe, and a rooftop deck decorated with camping equipment and red and black plaid blankets. Banff Town Seongsu is set to officially open on Nov. 3, reports The Korea Herald, and it’s already making waves online with props shipped from Canada, but also for its exclusive and very Canadian menu. Content creator Kenji Kumagai shared his experience on TikTok, stating, “Tim Hortons basically brought Canada to Korea.” He then highlights some unique menu items: an Apple Ginger Black Tea Quencher and a menu set that includes chicken alfredo. There are also some very Canadian items such as spicy corn rib omelette banock, chocolate cream cheese BeaverTail, maple dirty chai, and Nanaimo bars. Watch the clip below: > @kenji_kun The coolest Tim Horton’s is in Korea #TimHortons #TimHortonsBanffTown #KoreaTravel #Seongsu #SeoulCafe ♬ original sound – ᴋᴇɴᴊɪ ᴋᴜᴍᴀɢᴀɪ And like every Tim Hortons location, you can get yourself some Timbits; however, this location goes a step further and allows you to customize them. “Food is great, the vibe is there, and yeah, it’s super cool,” concludes Kumagai. According to The Korea Herald, guests can also order a Quebec-style breakfast poutine and Montreal-style bagels. The store also has maple syrup for sale. “We’ve opened many stores to meet customers, but that alone wasn’t enough,” An Tae-yeol, chief business officer at Tim Hortons’ Korean operator BKR. “We wanted to show the Tim Hortons experience more clearly, from food for every part of the day to warm spaces and kind hospitality.” So if you’re looking for a very Canadian experience at a Tim Hortons, all you have to do is hop on a plane and travel halfway across the world to Seoul. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/tim-hortons-korea-canada-menu Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:15:42 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/i-watched-this-game-canucks-pettersson-might-actually-be-back Daniel Wagner There has been one recurring question early in the Vancouver Canucks’ season: Is Elias Pettersson back? On Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, Pettersson may have answered that question. The much-maligned centre is coming off two thoroughly mediocre seasons, but has jumped out to a strong start this season. He leads the Canucks in scoring while also doing a little bit of everything for his team: throwing hits, taking faceoffs, blocking shots, killing penalties, etc. But is he back? “Back” is a tricky word. As pointed out by The Athletic’s Harman Dayal, certain elements of Pettersson’s game haven’t returned to where he was at his peak. He’s still not skating at the same speed as before, he’s not as effective in transition, and he’s not creating as many shooting opportunities for himself at even strength. Does he need to be doing all of those things to be “back,” or are we looking at this the wrong way? The truth is, Pettersson might never be the same player he once was. None of us are who we used to be, just like you can never step in the same river twice. The continuing identity of a person is not found in sameness; people change. Whatever caused Pettersson to lose a step in his skating could mean he never regains that step. He may never be as good in transition as he once was, or as dangerous a goalscorer at even strength. After all, he’s about to turn 28, which is getting to be old by NHL standards. The truth is, most NHL players reach their peak around the ages of 22 to 25, then decline from there. There are lots of outliers and exceptions, but it’s entirely likely that Pettersson is already past his prime. But plenty of players past their prime still find ways to be effective, productive players. They might have to reinvent parts of their game or find new ways to contribute, but elite players find a way. Maybe this is Pettersson’s version of “back.” He’s a smart, two-way forward who contributes in a myriad of small ways, while also producing some consistent offence. And sometimes he does something really cool, as he did against the Sharks. Midway through the first period, one of Pettersson’s passes got picked off, and he immediately worked to get the puck back. Surrounded by three Sharks, Pettersson dragged the puck around one stick on the backhand, pulling it back towards his right skate. He then kicked the puck behind his own left skate up to his stick. It was, in technical terms, rad as hell. > This is the coolest thing Pettersson has done in years. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/8smt5Aoqpt > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026 It was a sublime piece of skill, but also a smart and effective way to keep possession inside the offensive zone. That it immediately turned into a goal was just the cherry on top. Petey doing his dekes is a positive indicator of backness. But the best sign was how much Pettersson tilted the ice at even strength. According to Natural Stat Trick, when Pettersson was on the ice at even strength, shot attempts were 19-to-8 for the Canucks; scoring chances were 13-to-3; shots on goal were 10-to-3. That’s about as dominant as you can get. Pettersson might never be who he used to be, but if he can continue to put up points, do cool things, and tilt puck possession as he did on Thursday night in San Jose, yeah, I’m thinking he’s back. That’s how I saw it when I watched this game. “LEEVI WAS OUTSTANDING AGAIN” - Apart from a few minutes in the third period, this was the Canucks’ most complete effort of the season. They controlled possession for the vast majority of the game and took a (dreaded) two-goal lead into the third period. But there’s a reason why teams talk about a 60-minute effort; a 57-minute effort won’t do. - Puck recovery was the key to the Canucks’ opening goal, as they repeatedly won races and battles to grab rebounds and keep the play alive in the offensive zone. The most visible was obviously Pettersson’s dangle at the blue line, getting into open space to throw a puck to the net, where Drew O’Connor jumped on the rebound to deposit both the puck and himself into the net. > Elias Pettersson did a fantastic job winning the puck back and keeping it in at the blue line, but don't overlook Jamie Oleksiak keeping the play alive a moment earlier with a solid hit. > > That goal doesn't happen without Oleksiak. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/wsZvSlEd2M > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026 - Equally as important, but less spectacular, was Jamie Oleksiak’s solid hit on Mason Marchment. Recognizing that the Sharks had five men deep in their own zone, so there was no threat behind him, Penny’s brother stepped up on Marchment to flatten him to the ice and keep the play alive in the offensive zone. - While the Canucks were the better team in the first period, Leevi Meriläinen still had to come up with some big saves. He robbed Michael Misa on a breakaway, made a desperation save on Ivar Stenberg, and, in the final seconds, got his toe on a Kiefer Sherwood deke to the backhand after Filip Chytil coughed up the puck. > Meriläinen robs Sherwood on a shorthanded breakaway to keep the #Canucks in the lead heading into the first intermission. pic.twitter.com/HHxQlwq8x8 > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026 - “Leevi was outstanding again,” said Malhotra. “He made some really critical saves for us in key moments that kept it two-nothing for quite some time.” LIAM ÖHGREN IS FIRING HIS LASER - The second period wasn’t quite as good as the first, partly because the Canucks struggled with the long change a couple of times. Poor Tom Willander got stuck on the ice for over three minutes at one point because his forwards repeatedly failed to get the puck in deep so he could get to the bench. He nearly fell over in exhaustion when he finally got off the ice and was sucking wind like a pack-a-day smoker. - The Canucks’ young players took a couple of undisciplined penalties in the second period. Zeev Buium got rattled by Ty Dellandrea and cross-checked him away from the puck, while Liam Öhgren was careless with his stick in the offensive zone and tripped Adam Gaudette. Only the Florida Panthers have been shorthanded more than the Canucks this season, and youthful inexperience is part of the reason why. - Öhgren seemed motivated to make up for his mistake as soon as he got out of the penalty box. He took a pass from Filip Hronek to gain the offensive zone, then smartly cut behind Marco Rossi, who took a defenceman with him. That left Öhgren with plenty of room to charge and fire his laser, sending a shot heavier than Oganesson past Yaroslav Askarov. > Smart play by Öhgren to cut behind Rossi to create a ton of space to load up a shot. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/xrAPkm8eeG > > — Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) October 30, 2026 - Unfortunately, moving a defenceman out of Öhgren’s way was about the extent of Rossi’s positive contributions to this game. It’s starting to get concerning how little impact he has had so far this season. He’s playing minimal minutes, which doesn’t help, but he also hasn’t done much to earn more minutes. “WE DIDN’T MANAGE THE PUCK WELL ENOUGH IN KEY AREAS” - Three minutes cost the Canucks the game. The Sharks poured on the pressure early, but the Canucks were able to break up their possessions and get clears to relieve that pressure. Then yet another undisciplined penalty from a young player, this time Jonathan Lekkerimäki, gave the Sharks one more power play. - The Canucks’ penalty kill was effective most of the night, but the penalties were tempting fate. And fate is very susceptible to temptation. - The trouble on the penalty kill is that Victor Mancini and Jamie Oleksiak unintentionally swapped sides when Mancini came across to block a pass. When Mancini moved out to take away Will Smith’s shooting lane, his angle was all wrong, possibly because he was on the unfamiliar left side. > Power play goal for San Jose! > > Scored by Will Smith with 12:00 left in the 3rd. Assisted by Dmitry Orlov and Mason Marchment. > > SJS: 1 | VAN: 2#VANvsSJS #TurnItAllTeal #Canucks pic.twitter.com/RaWt763RQR > > — NHL Goals (@nhl_goal_bot) October 30, 2026 - The defenceman is supposed to take away the far post on the penalty kill, leaving the goaltender to worry about the short side. Instead, Mancini was lined up with the near post, leaving the far side of the net wide open. - “The PK didn’t get the shot block we needed, didn’t get a clear when it was on our stick,” said Manny Malhotra. “So, it comes down to the same thing, the attention to details and the execution of those details in key moments.” - Then the Sharks scored two goals in 11 seconds to take the lead. It was the worst 11 in Canucks history since Mark Messier. - It started with the Canucks losing their coverage on a faceoff in the defensive zone. Defenceman Elias Pettersson rushed a clearing attempt off the draw, then was too slow getting back to the front of the net to cover Smith, who was wide open to finish off a pass from Macklin Celebrini. > Will Smith's second of the night ties it at two ✌️ pic.twitter.com/BQfnIBhCoi > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 30, 2026 - Pettersson wasn’t the only one who messed up, though. Rossi didn’t tie up Smith on the faceoff, meaning Pettersson was immediately under pressure. Pettersson the forward hesitated before getting out to the point, giving Michael Kesselring too much time to send the puck towards the net. There’s enough blame to go around. - “One of the biggest problems with our group is just the lack of details or the attention to details in key moments,” said Malhotra. “Faceoff details once again plague us. Costly.” - The shift after the goal was disastrous. The Sharks won the draw and went on the attack. As Marchment came up the left wing, Tom Willander chose to tie up Kiefer Sherwood as he went to the net instead of closing the gap on Marchment. With the back pressure from Rossi a second too slow, Marchment was able to pick his spot on Meriläinen. > 2 GOALS IN 11 SECONDS AND MARCHMENT GIVES THE SHARKS THE LEAD 🫨🚨 pic.twitter.com/9xT7IRuQJi > > — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) October 30, 2026 -  “I don’t think we did the same thing we did in the first two periods,” said O’Connor. “Maybe we backed off a little too much or didn’t manage the puck well enough in key areas, and they have a lot of skilled players that are going to capitalize on those opportunities.” - Perhaps the most encouraging part of the third period is that Filip Chytil took a massive hit from Darnell Nurse and, after a bit of wincing on the bench, came right back onto the ice. It was the first significant contact of the season for Chytil, and he survived it without injury. - The Canucks pushed hard for the tying goal with the net empty, and even went 6-on-4 when Kesselring crosschecked Jake DeBrusk, but they spent a little too much time standing still and passing the puck and not enough time shooting. That’s only exciting when you have a Mexican soccer announcer commentating the action. You might also like: - 4 bright spots for the Vancouver Canucks this season - Lekkerimäki is on an impressive point pace for Canucks right now - I Watched This Game: Canucks end epic losing streak with miracle comeback in Anaheim https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/i-watched-this-game-canucks-pettersson-might-actually-be-back Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:45:34 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/watermania-aquatic-centre-city-of-richmond-expropriation-acquisition Kenneth Chan The City of Richmond is moving to take ownership of Watermania — one of the largest aquatic centres within the municipality — through expropriation, setting up a dispute with its private landlord as the property’s long-term lease approaches its expiry in March 2027. Watermania — a highly popular regional-calibre facility best known for its indoor wave pool with two long waterslides, and featuring a 57-metre-long competition pool with a movable bulkhead — is located at the Riverport Sports and Entertainment Complex in southeast Richmond. It is adjacent to Silver City Riverport Cinemas, Splitsville Bowl Riverport, and Richmond Ice Centre, which are all within the Riverport complex. You might also like: - Major Richmond developer appeals judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case - Most B.C. residents back appeal of Aboriginal title ruling in Richmond: survey - Appeal court pauses Vancouver Aquatic Centre demolition until early November - Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind stacked five-arena complex in Langley Township - Inside North Vancouver's newly opened $230-million Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre While the City operates Watermania as a public recreation facility, it does not own either the building or the land beneath it. Since its completion nearly 30 years ago, both are leased from a private landowner, making the municipal government the facility’s tenant and operator. That arrangement stems from a decision in the 1990s to pursue private financing for achieving the new aquatic centre. Richmond voters had approved borrowing about $20 million in a 1993 referendum to build a publicly-owned aquatic centre on City-owned land. However, City Council subsequently cancelled that conventional capital project strategy, and explored other options that greatly reduced the upfront costs because it wanted to avoid taking on additional debt. City Council ultimately selected a proposal from the Riverport Sports and Entertainment Complex developer, which agreed to finance construction of the aquatic centre and lease it to the municipal government. Watermania opened in 1997, with the City subsequently taking on the responsibility for operating it. The arrangement allowed the City to provide a major recreation facility without purchasing land or paying the upfront construction costs. In return, the Riverport complex developer gained the City as a long-term tenant to enable active commercial and public uses for what was a 35-acre industrial site. It helped attract other recreational uses and entertainment businesses to Riverport, including the adjacent movie theatre complex, bowling alley, ice rink complex, various restaurant businesses, and even the primary training facility for the NBA’s Vancouver Grizzlies at the time — the building that is now home to Extreme Air Park. But 30 years later, with the lease set to expire in early 2027, the City is now trying to take on a new approach to secure the facility’s future as a public recreation facility, as opposed to reaching a new lease agreement to continue to pay annual rent for the site. Records retrieved by Daily Hive Urbanized earlier this week show the City’s formal expropriation notice, dated July 3, 2026, was filed with the Land Title Office on July 6. It identifies 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments as the registered owner. According to the City’s notice, the municipal government states that acquiring the property would serve the public interest by ensuring Watermania continues providing “essential community services in the form of a public indoor aquatic centre and fitness facility, and supporting responsible long-term financial and asset management by acquiring the fee simple interest in the land.” The notice allows for the recreation services to be provided directly by Richmond or through another public authority, person, or organization acting on its behalf, on land owned by the City following expropriation. However, the notice does not provide a purchase price or compensation offer. A formal independent inquiry on the expropriation has been initiated by the private landowner, and it is scheduled to begin in late November 2026. In a statement to Daily Hive Urbanized yesterday upon inquiry, outgoing Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie asserted that the municipal government is determined to secure the facility’s future through this move. “Expropriation is used very infrequently by the City and is avoided whenever possible. Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the City’s goal is to secure its long-term future,” said Brodie. “As this matter is currently before an independent inquiry, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time. We respect the process and look forward to a fair outcome.” It remains unclear whether anticipated future capital costs also influenced the City’s decision to pursue ownership, as Watermania approaches three decades of operation and faces the ongoing need to upgrade and replace the aging structure, building systems, and aquatic mechanical equipment as they reach the end of their useful lives. Beyond the wave pool and 57-metre-long lap pool, other amenities include an extensive waterplay area within the wave pool, spectator seating alongside the lap pool for competitions, a fitness centre, one- and three-metre springboards, a five-metre diving tower, two large whirlpools, a steam room, and a sauna. According to BC Assessment’s latest assessment roll, Watermania has an assessed value of $49.4 million, comprising $27.41 million for the land and $21.99 million for the building. These figures reflect its estimated market value as of July 1, 2025. How the ongoing Aboriginal title dispute could affect that valuation remains uncertain. In August 2025, BC Supreme Court Justice Barbara Young provided the Cowichan Tribes with Aboriginal title over approximately 740 acres of public and privately owned land to the north and east of the Riverport complex. The City of Richmond, the federal and provincial governments, Musqueam First Nation, and Tsawwassen First Nation have appealed the decision. However, the Cowichan Tribes have also filed their own appeal, seeking recognition of Aboriginal title over the full 1,846 acres covered by their original claim. These competing appeals could take many years to resolve — first going through the B.C. Court of Appeal, and then potentially later the Supreme Court of Canada for the absolute decision over the matters. A map previously provided by the City shows that the broader claim area of 1,846 acres includes the Riverport complex — including Watermania. BC Assessment’s 2027 assessment roll, expected in January 2027, will reflect property values as of July 1, 2026. As this will be the first annual roll with a valuation date after Justice Young’s highly controversial ruling, it could provide an indication of whether the resulting uncertainty has affected property values in the area. It remains to be seen whether Watermania’s land assessment, and those of neighbouring properties, will decline. Any changes would also need to be considered alongside broader real estate market trends. The proposed takeover of Watermania follows the City’s 2019 acquisition of the adjacent Richmond Ice Centre, which brought both the building of six ice rinks and its underlying land into the municipal government’s ownership. As previously reported by Daily Hive Urbanized, like Watermania, the 1994-built Richmond Ice Centre was privately developed and leased to the City for public recreation. When its lease came up for renewal in 2019, the City successfully pursued a purchase to secure the facility’s long-term future. At the time, the City said the money previously spent on annual lease payments would help fund renovations and infrastructure upgrades, allowing Richmond Ice Centre to continue operating for several more decades. The purchase added six municipally-owned ice rinks directly under the City’s purview, alongside the two ice rinks at Minoru Arenas and the two ice rinks within Richmond Olympic Oval. The Riverport complex developer originally offered to build Richmond Ice Centre as four ice rinks, if the City agreed to operate it under a long-term lease. City Council accepted an initial 10-year lease, subsequently extended to 25 years. Richmond Ice Centre opened just one year after the agreement was signed, and it later provided two more ice rinks than the City had originally planned, as it was later expanded to six ice rinks. The City gained the ice rinks in a much shorter timeframe than if it had built the facility itself, and it did not have to pay the significant upfront costs of buying the land and paying for construction, unlike a typical publicly-owned and operated community and recreational centre project — such as the 2020-opened, $80-million Minoru Centre for Active Living. The perceived success of Richmond Ice Centre in the 1990s helped shape Watermania’s development and business model. The original financing and ownership arrangements for Watermania and Richmond Ice Centre differ from those of the Richmond Olympic Oval, which was built as a City-owned facility in time for its original use for speed skating competitions in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Richmond Olympic Oval’s construction was supported by federal and provincial contributions and municipal funding, including proceeds from nearby land sales. It also has a different operating structure, as it is managed by a private company wholly owned by the municipal government, with a City-appointed board of directors. That corporate structure keeps the facility under municipal ownership and control, whereas the City began its involvement with the two recreational facilities at the Riverport complex as a tenant and operator of privately-owned properties. The City operates four public swimming facilities, with Watermania and Minoru Centre for Active Living providing year-round indoor swimming, complemented by seasonal outdoor pools at South Arm and Steveston. 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