https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ Latest articles from Daily Hive Vancouver en-us © 2026 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:48:22 GMT jsonfeed-to-rss 3.0.7 (https://github.com/bcomnes/jsonfeed-to-rss#readme) http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/imagine-surrey-public-transit-skytrain-brt Kenneth Chan The new Imagine Surrey civic political party is calling for a broader approach to public transit planning in Metro Vancouver’s second most populated city, arguing that the current plan for a single Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line — the King George Boulevard BRT between Surrey City Centre and Semiahmoo Town Centre in South Surrey — within the city will not be enough to address growing transportation challenges. The party is led by mayoral candidate Mike Starchuk, who is a former Surrey city councillor and former BC NDP MLA for the riding of Surrey-Cloverdale. Earlier this year, Imagine Surrey announced its first candidates for Surrey City Council in the October 2026 civic election. You might also like: - Former NDP MLA running for mayor under new Imagine Surrey civic party, with first four city councillor candidates announced - TransLink seeks public input on long-term plan to improve bus route network in Surrey and Langley - Surrey needs more east-west TransLink bus routes, says City planner - About 90% of TransLink's first two Bus Rapid Transit lines will have bus-only lanes - Prototype Bus Rapid Transit station to be built next to King George Station in Surrey - Cancelled 10-lane George Massey Bridge plan was designed to enable future new SkyTrain line “King George BRT is the right project, and the 84 per cent of Surrey residents who told TransLink they support it are absolutely right,” said Starchuk in a statement today. “But one BRT route is not a transit plan for a city of 700,000. It’s a token. Surrey families are stuck in traffic right now. They need a network — and they needed it yesterday.” They are pushing for additional measures, including conducting a feasibility study for a SkyTrain extension along the King George Boulevard corridor reaching South Surrey. While City of Surrey staff have noted that SkyTrain infrastructure could cost roughly 10 times more than BRT, Imagine Surrey argues that this makes early planning even more critical. City staff previously suggested that the BRT right-of-way created could be reused at some point in the future for a permanent rail rapid transit system. The party is also calling for additional BRT measures as the municipal government reviews TransLink’s proposed design of the King George Boulevard BRT project. They want the addition of a station near Highway 10 along the King George Boulevard BRT route, along with increased bus service along that corridor. The current design does not include a station between 64 Avenue and the South Surrey Park & Ride, leaving what the party describes as a significant service gap. “Highway 10 is one of the most critical east-west connectors in our city,” said Starchuk. “A King George BRT that skips Highway 10 means skipping the businesses, services, and residents that live nearby, and on the route to east Cloverdale. Imagine Surrey calls for City Council to add the stop. Then begin frequent bus service along Highway 10 itself. We have the road. We have the riders. What we’re missing is the service and the BRT stop.” Additionally, the party is urging for the designation of two additional BRT priority corridors: Scott Road/72nd Avenue — as an upgrade of the existing R6 Scott Road RapidBus — and 104th Avenue/152nd Street. BRT on both routes, they say, would create stronger north-south and east-west connections across key neighbourhoods, including Whalley, Newton, Guildford, and Fleetwood, while linking to existing SkyTrain stations. The R6 RapidBus is already showing very strong ridership. In its first full year of service in 2024, it saw 5.246 million annual boardings, with averages of 15,700 boardings per weekday, 12,500 per Saturday, and 10,700 per Sunday/holiday. It has quickly grown into TransLink’s sixth busiest bus route out of nearly 200 bus routes across Metro Vancouver, and the third busiest of the seven B-Line/RapidBus routes. TransLink recently launched the process of creating a long-term plan to improve the bus route network in Surrey, Langley Township, Langley City, North Delta, and White Rock. You might also like: - Former NDP MLA running for mayor under new Imagine Surrey civic party, with first four city councillor candidates announced - TransLink seeks public input on long-term plan to improve bus route network in Surrey and Langley - Surrey needs more east-west TransLink bus routes, says City planner - About 90% of TransLink's first two Bus Rapid Transit lines will have bus-only lanes - Prototype Bus Rapid Transit station to be built next to King George Station in Surrey - Cancelled 10-lane George Massey Bridge plan was designed to enable future new SkyTrain line https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/imagine-surrey-public-transit-skytrain-brt Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:48:22 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burnaby-lake-overpass-bridge-deer-lake-pedestrian-cyclists-open Kenneth Chan North-south transportation in Burnaby — especially for those walking and cycling — has now been improved with the opening of the Burnaby Lake Overpass, a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the eight-lane Trans-Canada Highway. The City of Burnaby officially opened the bridge to the public this past weekend, describing it as the municipal government’s first dedicated crossing designed specifically for active transportation. The overpass links the trails of Burnaby Lake Regional Park to the north and Deer Lake to the south, and improves access to surrounding neighbourhoods. You might also like: - New pedestrian and cyclist bridge above railway proposed for Brentwood in Burnaby - Construction underway on new $200 million Holdom Avenue road overpass above railway in Brentwood in Burnaby - Calls for Metrotown Station overpass continue after man left seriously injured by bus - 5-km-long programmable LED light installation for SkyTrain's Expo Line in Burnaby reaches completion - TransLink's R2 RapidBus to be extended from North Shore to Metrotown this September The southernmost end of the overpass is near Claude Avenue in the Buckingham Heights neighbourhood, while the northern landing is located at the trailhead at Glencarin Drive. Prior to the construction of this project, the Kensington Avenue interchange’s overpass crossing to the west was the nearest route option in the area, but it was considered challenging and unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to use. “For decades, Highway 1 has been a major barrier for people trying to travel north-south through Burnaby,” said Burnaby mayor Mike Hurley in a statement. “This new overpass creates a safe, direct alternative to the Kensington crossing and makes it easier for people of all ages and abilities to walk, cycle and roll between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake — and to the parks, trails, neighbourhoods and local destinations that make our city special.” Accessibility is a key design consideration of the project. By taking advantage of naturally higher ground on both sides of the highway, the crossing maintains a nearly flat grade, eliminating the need for long or steep ramps. This design supports easier use for people with mobility challenges, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers. As well, the overpass includes open sightlines and integrated lighting along the handrails to improve visibility at night without casting excess light onto the highway below. Additional protective design elements were incorporated to enhance the overall sense of security. The overpass rises 5.7 metres above Highway 1 and spans a length of 72 metres. It was constructed by local firm Jacob Brothers using Canadian weathered steel, known for its durability and distinctive rust-like appearance. The project’s final cost reached $27.8 million — up slightly from the figure of $25 million at the start of construction. Funding for the project came from multiple sources, including over $8.6 million from TransLink’s Local Government Funding Program, $3.75 million from the federal government, and $3.1 million from the provincial government through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Additional contributions were provided by the municipal government’s Community Benefit Bonus Reserve Fund. “Through our Local Government Funding Programs, TransLink is proud to contribute more than $8.6 million to this project,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “The new Burnaby Lake Overpass closes a critical gap in the Major Bikeway Network and supports our goal of making walking, cycling, and rolling a more convenient choice.” Construction first began in early 2024, with the project reaching a major milestone in November 2025 of lifting the arched bridge span into place in an overnight operation that required an extensive full closure of Highway 1 in Burnaby. Burnaby’s municipal government is currently in the early stages of planning a potential new north-south pedestrian and cyclist bridge within the Brentwood district, spanning across the busy Canadian National railway. Further to the east along the railway corridor, there is also construction progress on the new Holdom Avenue road overpass, which will replace the nearby Douglas Road at-grade crossing and effectively improve safety and reliability. This will be a brand-new overpass with four vehicle lanes — two in each direction — and protected wide bike lanes on both roadway directions, and a dedicated pedestrian pathway. This $200-million project, led by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, is expected to reach completion in 2027. You might also like: - New pedestrian and cyclist bridge above railway proposed for Brentwood in Burnaby - Construction underway on new $200 million Holdom Avenue road overpass above railway in Brentwood in Burnaby - Calls for Metrotown Station overpass continue after man left seriously injured by bus - 5-km-long programmable LED light installation for SkyTrain's Expo Line in Burnaby reaches completion - TransLink's R2 RapidBus to be extended from North Shore to Metrotown this September https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burnaby-lake-overpass-bridge-deer-lake-pedestrian-cyclists-open Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:44:58 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-bulk-condo-sales-goodman-commercial Kenneth Chan Some condominium developers in Metro Vancouver are turning to bulk sales — selling multiple units at once to a single buyer — as the housing market slowdown drags on. In an interview with Daily Hive Urbanized last Tuesday, Mark Goodman, the principal of local real estate firm Goodman Commercial, says the shift reflects mounting pressure on developers dealing with slow sales and rising costs of holding onto immense inventory. He describes the current market being caught in a “tug of war” between price maximization and an urgency to exit. Earlier this month, his company began listing a bulk condominium sale of up to 30 units within a brand-new, six-storey, woodframe building in Surrey City Centre. You might also like: - 'Really, really ugly': Why Metro Vancouver's housing market is struggling right now - Over 80% of Metro Vancouver homes sold below final asking price in 2025 - Condos are still by far the most affordable way into the Vancouver housing market - 'A succession of shocks': B.C. home sales forecast to keep dropping in 2026 - Lower Mainland's presale home launches in early 2026 plunges to just 64 units or 6% of a normal month He says the interest for this bulk deal in Surrey has been immediate, sharing that two dozen people reached out within the first couple of hours it was announced, with about 50 groups expressing interest overall as of early last week. He estimates that about half of those are serious buyers, while the rest are competitors or observers trying to understand the market. While buyer interest remains strong, more developers holding unsold inventory are increasingly considering bulk sales as a viable path forward, especially after seeing his listing, which is making its ripples in the local market. “It certainly piqued a lot of interest,” Goodman told Daily Hive Urbanized during the interview. “I literally just got off the phone with this other developer who needs us to sell 18 of the remaining units on their project in East Vancouver. Everybody’s feeling the pinch right now.” In another call, says Goodman, a broker has been trying to sell roughly eight units in a Victoria townhouse project. In some projects, sales have slowed to just one or two units per month — meaning that at such a snail pace, it could take years to sell out completely. That kind of delay is extremely costly. Developers must continue paying taxes, insurance, and financing costs while unsold units sit empty. For this reason, some developers are increasingly willing to take a slight upfront loss. Bulk condominium sales typically involve offering units at a discount — often 15 per cent to 20 per cent below current asking prices — to attract investors. “It’s this race against time, which I think is a value proposition as they say, ‘Oh, f*ck it. We’ll take a bigger loss, but I won’t be stuck dealing with this for two years,'” he said “In return for reduced pricing, you could conceivably have a deal in closing in 30 days and skip out all the associated costs with holding it for so long.” For buyers, Goodman notes, the main appeal is not just the rental income, but the chance to sell later at higher prices. He says there is a growing consensus that given the gravity of the current economic headwinds within British Columbia, the local real estate market’s turnaround will not happen until 2028 or 2029. With new construction activity slowing significantly, many new housing projects are being put into a holding pattern. Very little is being built, other than the projects that began construction years ago and are now nearing completion. There is a concern that there will be far fewer new homes in the near future, which could push prices back up when the demand returns, given that the real estate market is always cyclical. Once the current inventory is sold and construction remains limited, a housing shortage could emerge again. “The value proposition for an investor is the exit strategy in two to three years,” said Goodman. “If you’re a betting man, there’s going to be a lack of supply in two to three years.” Still, he noted the current downturn stands out compared to past cycles in his decades in the industry, which were typically shorter and less severe. By contrast, he described this one as a “brutal, long, drawn out trajectory” driven by a mix of economic factors and policy changes by the BC NDP-led provincial government of Premier David Eby. “I’ve never seen a cycle like this,” he added. “You can blame it all on David Eby and quote me on that because he’s manufactured a lot of the problems we’ve had in this province.” In the meantime, investors in this bulk sales strategy can still earn rental income while they wait. “If it doesn’t work out, at least you’ve got a decent yield coming in,” Goodman told Daily Hive Urbanized. He says investors run the numbers by estimating rental income and subtracting costs like strata fees, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance to calculate a return, known as a cap rate. But Goodman says there is a key trade-off: the bigger the upfront discount, the less investors worry about rental income over the subsequent years — and the more they focus on future resale value and the potential capital appreciation years down the road. Currently, amid a significant surge in new secured purpose-built rental housing completions, lower immigration levels due to federal policies, and economic headwinds, there has been a downward pressure on rents. “There’s an interplay between yield and price per square foot,” he said. Much of the interest in these bulk deals is coming from experienced, large-scale investors who already own rental housing. “There’s only about 3,400 [secured] purpose-built [rental housing] buildings in the city in Metro Vancouver controlled by 2,300 groups. That’s it. That is the entire ecosystem,” said Goodman. “So, these 2,300 owners that own and manage 3,400 purpose-built buildings, they live and breathe this market. They have the know-how to deal with the management.” For them, bulk condo purchases offer a relatively low-risk way to expand. The buildings are new, meaning fewer repairs, and the units can be rented out or sold individually later. Unlike traditional rental buildings, these investments also offer the option of selling units one by one — potentially at higher prices. “I can get a four per cent cap rate for brand new product… I can buy it now… at 25 below peak market values,” explained Goodman. This bulk trend is also gaining traction elsewhere, especially in Toronto. Bulk sales could put some downward pressure on condominium prices, especially if more developers follow this approach, says Goodman. There are also concerns that discounted bulk deals could affect financing for buyers who purchased earlier at higher prices. “What happens if the banks and the lenders find out that… we’re offering $200, $250 per sq. ft. lower than what they paid for it?” he said. “They might not get the same loan or some of these investors will say, ‘I’ll just walk from my deposit and take a loss.'” Because of this, some deals are being handled quietly at first, with information shared only with select buyers. When all of the units close, the marketing process will become more transparent. You might also like: - 'Really, really ugly': Why Metro Vancouver's housing market is struggling right now - Over 80% of Metro Vancouver homes sold below final asking price in 2025 - Condos are still by far the most affordable way into the Vancouver housing market - 'A succession of shocks': B.C. home sales forecast to keep dropping in 2026 - Lower Mainland's presale home launches in early 2026 plunges to just 64 units or 6% of a normal month https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-bulk-condo-sales-goodman-commercial Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:52:52 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-iain-black-provincial-income-tax-cut-promise Kenneth Chan Iain Black has unveiled a sweeping policy platform he says is aimed at reshaping British Columbia’s economic and social landscape, positioning it as a response to nearly a decade of squandered governance by the BC NDP-led provincial government. The plan by one of the frontrunners for the Conservative Party of B.C.’s leadership race outlines a series of major policy shifts, including tax cuts, changes to healthcare delivery, and a tougher approach to public safety — all framed as part of a broader effort to “get BC back on track.” You might also like: - BC Conservative leader candidate proposes reviving 10-lane George Massey bridge project as the 'Sir John A. Macdonald Gateway' - BC Conservative party leader hopeful pitches Riverview Hospital site redevelopment into a new 'world-class' mental health and addictions treatment hub - B.C. personal income tax increased for first $50,363 earned starting in 2026 - Proposal seeks mandatory financial and economic literacy course for new B.C. MLAs - Is B.C. doing enough to address its historic deficit? Credit report says no - Premier David Eby confirms B.C. government will not change or amend First Nations DRIPA law this spring At the centre of the proposal is a 20 per cent reduction in provincial income tax rates, which Black argues would spur investment, attract jobs, improvement affordability, and provide residents and families with greater financial freedom. Conversely, starting in 2026, the BC NDP have increased the income tax for the first $50,363 earned — alongside a new tax credit for lower incomes — and the personal income tax brackets and non-refundable tax credits have been paused at 2026 income levels. Under the BC NDP, the provincial government’s personal income tax revenues are expected to increase from $19.2 billion in 2025/2026 to $19.49 billion in 2026/2027, $20.7 billion in 2027/2028, and $22 billion in 2028/2029. Premier David Eby’s administration has increased a wide range of taxes due to the provincial government’s growing annual deficits reaching an all-time high of $13.3 billion for the current fiscal year. It is unclear how Black’s cut to provincial income taxes would be funded. Black’s platform also proposes introducing greater private-sector involvement in healthcare infrastructure and service delivery while maintaining the province’s publicly funded single-payer system. Black believes private capital can build faster and better healthcare facilities. “British Columbia has everything it needs to lead this country, the resources, the people, and the potential,” said Black. “What we have lacked is the leadership to unlock it. This plan does that. It represents a bold, conservative agenda built on the conviction that British Columbians, not government, know best how to build their lives and their province.” The announcement comes as party leadership contenders seek to differentiate themselves ahead of the next provincial election cycle, with affordability, healthcare access, and public safety emerging as dominant issues across the province. Black’s platform also includes a pledge to impose firm timelines on major project approvals, beginning with the repeal of the BC NDP’s highly controversial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) — a move likely to generate significant debate. The party’s current interim leadership also previously indicated they would abolish DRIPA if given the opportunity. On public safety, Black’s plan calls for expanded use of involuntary addiction treatment, alongside broader measures aimed at restoring what Black describes as “social balance.” In education and community policy, the proposal emphasizes merit-based systems, increased parental involvement, and what the campaign calls a return to “common sense” governance. “Every problem addressed by this plan has the same root cause, an NDP government that believes it knows better than you do,” said Black. “A government that treats the private sector as a threat, the taxpayer as a source of revenue, and British Columbians as subjects to be managed rather than citizens to be served. We will cut taxes and bureaucracy, attract investment and jobs, take back our Main Streets, and trust people to make decisions. That is what conservative government looks like and that is exactly what I will deliver.” Other platform promises previously announced by Black include reviving the new 10-lane bridge project to replace the George Massey Tunnel and redeveloping the former Riverview Hospital site in Coquitlam into new “world-class” mental health and addictions treatment hub. Under the BC Liberals, Black was the MLA representing a large area of the Tri-Cities of Metro Vancouver between 2005 and 2011, a period when he also served as the minister of small business, technology and economic development and minister of labour for Premier Gordon Campbell’s administration. Prior to politics, he had a career in business and tech. Between 2011 and 2019, he was also the president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. The BC Conservatives will select a new party leader on May 30, 2026. The leadership race was triggered by John Rustad’s resignation in December 2025 following a prolonged period of internal division within the party. Trevor Halford is currently serving as the interim party leader. You might also like: - BC Conservative leader candidate proposes reviving 10-lane George Massey bridge project as the 'Sir John A. Macdonald Gateway' - BC Conservative party leader hopeful pitches Riverview Hospital site redevelopment into a new 'world-class' mental health and addictions treatment hub - B.C. personal income tax increased for first $50,363 earned starting in 2026 - Proposal seeks mandatory financial and economic literacy course for new B.C. MLAs - Is B.C. doing enough to address its historic deficit? Credit report says no - Premier David Eby confirms B.C. government will not change or amend First Nations DRIPA law this spring https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-conservatives-iain-black-provincial-income-tax-cut-promise Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:50:22 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-theatre-arts-events-may-2026 Daniel Chai Time to get cultured! From stages to galleries to all the unique spaces in between, here are 10 great Vancouver theatre and events to check out this May. Check out Mama Mia!, IGNITE! Youth Festival, DOXA, and more. And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section. VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL What: Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival from May 25 to 31. Enjoy performances from around the globe for children and families of all ages, including acrobatics, puppetry, theatre, music, and lots of arts activities. When: May 25 to 31, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various locations around Granville Island Tickets: Various, purchase online You might also like: - K-pop global stars bringing new world tour to Vancouver this fall - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest announces huge stars for free summer concerts - '80s music legends added to massive PNE summer concert series SURREY SPARK STAGES – THE MERRY MARCHING BAND What: Surrey SPARK Stages presents a hilarious, high-energy musical journey with The Merry Marching Band. The show is perfect for ages 5 to 12, and will also feature activites for the whole family after the performance. When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m. Where: Surrey Arts Centre — 13750 88 Ave., Surrey Tickets: Various, purchase online THE SHOW AT EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN What: This show is a hybrid exhibition of Emily Carr’s art, media, and design graduates. Works on display during the free event include fine arts, photography and film, animation, industrial design, and illustration. Visitors can explore the showcased pieces in person at the East Vancouver campus. When: May 13 to 27, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Emily Carr University of Art + Design – 520 East 1st Ave., Vancouver Cost: Free ARTS ALIVE: (DE)CONSTRUCTION What: The Burnaby Art Gallery and School District 41 are partnering for the latest Arts Alive, a celebration of students’ diverse interpretations of a theme. Senior secondary students in grades 8 to 12 explored the process of dismantling as well as responded to this year’s theme of (de)Construction. When: April 30 (opening reception), May 1 to 31, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Friday), 12 to 5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) Where: Burnaby Art Gallery (Lower Gallery) — 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby Admission: Suggested donation of $10 DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL What: Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival features public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and educational programs for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include the National Film Board of Canada’s presentation of the B.C. premiere of Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kim Nguyen will be in Vancouver to introduce his film that uncovers the elusive connection between two families and one iconic photo. When: April 30 to May 10, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Venues across Vancouver Cost: Various, purchase online SHREK THE MUSICAL What: Bursting with family-friendly fun, Royal City Musical Theatre’s presentation of Shrek The Musical follows a cast of fairy tale misfits on a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance and inclusivity. The visually spectacular musical is packed with hilarious adventure, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life characters. Based on the beloved 2001 animated film, Shrek The Musical features all of the story’s most beloved characters, including the grumpy ogre Shrek, best friend Donkey, Princess Fiona, and the conniving Lord Farquaad. The wildly entertaining Broadway production is a Drama Desk, Tony, and Grammy-nominated smash hit that promises to delight audiences of all ages. When: Now until May 3, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Massey Theatre – 735 8th Ave., Vancouver Tickets: Starting from $29, purchase online BROADWAY ACROSS CANADA – MAMMA MIA! What: Mamma Mia! comes to Vancouver later in the spring from May 26 to 31. Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, box office record-breaking Mamma Mia! brims with non-stop laughs, explosive dance, and the magic of ABBA’s hit songs: “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “SOS,” and many more. When: May 26 to 31, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver Tickets: Online BENEATH CRIMSON SAILS What: The first-ever pirate-themed vertical micro-drama hits the big screen at the Rio Theatre for the first full theatrical screening of a vertical series in Vancouver’s history. The Vancouver-filmed Beneath Crimson Sails tells the story of fiercely independent Catherine, who is on a mission to find the missing half of a cursed treasure map and avenge her father’s death. But her crossing with mysterious pirate captain Rob, who has secrets of his own, soon brings buried truths to light. Full of action, romance, and intrigue, Beneath Crimson Sails is a unique viewing experience not to be missed. Don’t miss the pirate party, complete with a costume contest. When: Monday, May 25, 2026 Time: Doors 5 p.m., pre-show 5:30 p.m., screening 6:30 p.m. Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver Cost: $16.98, purchase online GLITCH What: Some Assembly Theatre Company presents Glitch, a show that explores themes of artistry and humanity in a time of information overload and unrealistic expectations. Can the humans break free of the cycle of trendy aps and psychosocial competition? Find out in the production created by a diverse cast of Metro Vancouver youth, along with playwright and director Valerie Methot. When: May 8 and 9, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre — 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Tickets: Free, register online IGNITE! YOUTH FESTIVAL What: Every year, the Cultch Theatre in East Vancouver is taken over by a team of young artists who put on the IGNITE! Festival, Western Canada’s largest youth-driven arts festival. The 25th year of the festival features short plays, dance, comedy, monologues, drag, live music, and more. There will also be an arts exhibition in The Cultch’s lobby from May 12 to 31. When: May 13 to 17, 2026 Time: Various times Where: The Cultch – 1895 Venables St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, festival pass for $40. Purchase online https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-theatre-arts-events-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:18:49 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-olympic-village-elementary-school-detailed-design-concept-renderings Kenneth Chan Just weeks after Vancouver City Council approved the rezoning application for the new Olympic Village Elementary School, a development permit application has been submitted to advance the project further. This latest submission provides refined project details, along with new and more detailed conceptual renderings that offer a clearer and more comprehensive view of the design. The Vancouver School Board aims to begin construction in Spring 2027, with completion targeted for 2029 and the school opening to students by Fall 2029, in time for the new academic year. The project is supported by $150 million in funding from the provincial government. You might also like: - New Olympic Village Elementary School for 630 students approved by Vancouver City Council - Opinion: Vancouver keeps squandering prime urban waterfront sites on oddly placed elementary schools - $150 million in new provincial funding to build Vancouver Olympic Village elementary school - New Coal Harbour elementary school below social housing gets a name - Tap & Barrel's Olympic Village restaurant location to see big expansion in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup The school will be built on a 29,000 sq. ft. open grassy area within the northeast quadrant of Hinge Park — a municipally owned site located near the northern foot of Columbia Street in the Olympic Village neighbourhood, just south of the False Creek seawall. Since the 2000s, this site has been identified as a potential future school location under the City’s Southeast False Creek Official Community Plan. The project consists of a four-storey hybrid mass-timber building with a total floor area of 59,700 sq. ft. It will include 26 classrooms across levels two to four, accommodating up to 630 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. Additionally, the school will provide 60 before- and after-school childcare spaces. A substantial portion of the ground floor will be dedicated to the gymnasium and three multi-purpose rooms. The main entrance into the school will be located on the north side of the building, facing the seawall. To reduce the building’s footprint within the park, the classrooms are stacked vertically, and a partial fifth level will provide access to a secure rooftop outdoor play area. This space will include courts for basketball and soccer, flexible play areas, and zones for play equipment and line games, all screened for safety. According to McFarland Marceau Architects, the school’s design is conceived as a “pavilion” within the park — featuring community-oriented spaces and a wraparound porch at ground level — while remaining intentionally distinct from the surrounding residential buildings. It is estimated that approximately 75 per cent of the school’s enrolment (about 472 students) will come from the local catchment area, with the remaining 25 per cent (about 158 students) drawn from adjacent, over-capacity catchments, including Fraser, False Creek, and Crosstown. The pick-up and drop-off area will be located along Columbia Street, directly outside the school, with space for five to six curbside vehicles. A transportation analysis conducted by Stantec indicates this will be sufficient to meet demand without significant queuing or delays. The school will also include four accessible parking stalls and two loading spaces in a surface lot on the south side of the property. The municipal government is in the early stages of exploring a redesign of this segment of Columbia Street, proposing to convert it from a two-way roadway into a one-way, southbound-only street. This change would allow for the addition of a bidirectional bike lane on the west side, creating a direct connection to the seawall for cyclists. During the public hearing for the rezoning application this past winter, much of the opposition focused on the perceived excess enrolment capacity and the height of the building — beyond what was originally envisioned for the school project — as well as concerns about potential traffic impacts and the loss of semi-permanent green space established over the past 15 years. However, the larger school capacity — among the largest within the VSB’s elementary system — is being pursued to help the school board address enrolment pressures over both the short term, providing catch-up capacity, and very long term growth. Although it was highlighted as a possible school feature during the rezoning process, this development permit application does not contemplate turning Hinge Park’s remaining open grassy area — a triangular-shaped parcel closest to the seawall, immediately north of the future school entrance — into an outdoor play area. More school capacity will be coming to the Downtown Vancouver peninsula in September 2026, when cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary School on the Coal Harbour seawall opens. The school is located within a new 11-storey, mixed-use building, with a 43,000 sq. ft. school space spanning the first three levels, providing a capacity for 317 students. The fourth level contains a 9,600 sq. ft. childcare facility for 64 kids, while the remaining six levels in the upper half of the building will provide 60 social housing units. You might also like: - New Olympic Village Elementary School for 630 students approved by Vancouver City Council - Opinion: Vancouver keeps squandering prime urban waterfront sites on oddly placed elementary schools - $150 million in new provincial funding to build Vancouver Olympic Village elementary school - New Coal Harbour elementary school below social housing gets a name - Tap & Barrel's Olympic Village restaurant location to see big expansion in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-olympic-village-elementary-school-detailed-design-concept-renderings Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:30 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mls-owners-talked-about-moving-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas-report Rob Williams More than ever, the Vancouver Whitecaps need a saviour. Two days after Whitecaps fans held a “Save the Caps” rally inside and outside of BC Place, a new report proves the team’s future in Vancouver really is in doubt. A “special committee” of Major League Soccer owners discussed the possibility of the Whitecaps moving to the United States, according to a report from Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert in The Athletic. Las Vegas was apparently the “chief option” discussed, and MLS has spoken to a group that wants to bring a team to Sin City. Phoenix is also reportedly a “top contender” to get a team, while Indianapolis and Sacramento have also expressed interest. The Whitecaps have released a statement in response to the report, noting that despite having “serious conversations” with over 100 parties, no viable offers have emerged. “We are aware of today’s reporting,” the statement reads. “The club has faced well-documented structural challenges around stadium economics, venue access, and revenue limitations that have made it difficult to attract buyers committed to keeping the team in Vancouver. Over the past 16 months, we have had serious conversations with more than 100 parties, and to date, no viable offer has emerged that would keep the club here.” In case that wasn’t alarming enough, the statement also contained a plea. “It remains the strong preference of this ownership group to find a solution in Vancouver. If there is a local ownership group with the vision and resources to chart a path forward, we urge them to come forward.” This is an agonizing twist for soccer fans in Vancouver, who have supported the Whitecaps extremely well. The Whitecaps drew 21,806 fans per game in 2025, which put them 14th out of 30 MLS clubs in average attendance. They’re doing even better at the box office this season, with an average of 24,189 fans filling BC Place. It’s beginning to look grim for the Whitecaps, who have been for sale for nearly a year and a half. The Whitecaps were able to negotiate a more favourable lease this year at BC Place, but have said it’s still not a long-term solution. They have a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver that allows them to build a new stadium at Hastings Park, but the current ownership group isn’t able or willing to spend the money required to make it a reality. Today’s news comes as FIFA delegates roll into town ahead of the FIFA Congress being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Thursday. It also comes just 45 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, when Vancouver will be on full display for the soccer world, as one of the tournament’s host cities. But the Whitecaps need more than exposure now — they need a billionaire owner to step forward with a plan to keep the team in Vancouver. The cost of buying the club is likely in the $500-million range, and that doesn’t include the price tag for a new stadium. You might also like: - 'Hands off our Whitecaps': Vancouver fans make big statement as relocation fears intensify https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mls-owners-talked-about-moving-vancouver-whitecaps-to-las-vegas-report Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:56:46 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/are-canucks-considering-markus-naslund-job Rob Williams The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly interviewing a big list of candidates for their open general manager job and perhaps other jobs in their front office. Is Markus Naslund one of them? One of the greatest players in Canucks history, Naslund’s name was floated by CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal on Monday’s edition of Donnie and Dhali. Jim Rutherford, Francesco Aquilini, and Michael Doyle have reportedly each compiled their own lists of candidates. Dhaliwal said he wouldn’t be surprised if former Canucks players like Markus Naslund and Roberto Luongo were on Aquilini’s list. “I was just told that it wouldn’t surprise somebody if Naslund’s on Aquilini’s list,” Dhaliwal said. > "The owner likes players who are connected to the team from the past.."@DonTaylor5 and @DhaliwalSports on the latest with the #Canucks GM search as a new week begins.https://t.co/GAYm4jT6bu pic.twitter.com/dBiu01okq4 > > — Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) April 27, 2026 While Luongo’s name has been floated before, Naslund’s name is new. The 52-year-old native of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, has been out of the game for the last decade. He did work in MoDo’s front office for five years, including four years as general manager, from 2009 to 2014. It’s unclear if Naslund would be a candidate for general manager or another job within the Canucks front office, Dhaliwal clarified. Could he be considered for the position of president of hockey operations once Rutherford exits the organization? It wouldn’t be the first time Aquilini picked a franchise legend for that job. Naslund is one of six players who have their number hanging from the rafters at Rogers Arena. He ranks third all-time in Canucks scoring with 756 points in 884 games, trailing only Henrik and Daniel Sedin. He ranks second all-time in goals (346), sandwiched between Daniel Sedin (393) and Trevor Linden (318). You can add Naslund’s name to a long list of candidates that have been reported since the Canucks let go of Patrik Allvin. Shane Doan, Ray Whitney, Kevyn Adams, Bill Scott, Ryan Bowness, and Ryan Johnson have all been linked to a job in the Canucks front office. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Canucks appear to value candidates with “B.C. connections.” “I’ve heard five other names [that] I’m working to confirm. Some of them have B.C. connections,” said Friedman. “I think that’s one thing the Canucks have kind of looked at there… Not even necessarily someone that was a Canuck, but somebody who has B.C. connections that might have some pride in the region.” Thomas Drance reported in The Athletic that 15-20 league executives have spoken with Canucks management via video calls recently, and that a shortlist is expected to be finalized for in-person interviews soon. Whoever gets hired will have a busy start to their tenure. The draft lottery takes place May 5, followed by the NHL Draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1). https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/are-canucks-considering-markus-naslund-job Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:54:12 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pne-prize-home-2026-surrey-location Kenneth Chan For the fifth consecutive year, the PNE Prize Home for the PNE Fair will be located in Metro Vancouver. But unlike the prize homes for the last four years, which were located within the same new West Latimer neighbourhood in Langley Township, the 2026 PNE Prize Home will be situated in Surrey — specifically, the Guildford area within the northeast corner of the city. The brand-new house is within a new residential neighbourhood, located near the Fraser River, Surrey Bend Regional Park, and Barnston Island. It is also situated near the Trans-Canada Highway’s interchange with Highway 15/Pacific Highway. You might also like: - Wizard of Oz ice show and new LEGO exhibit coming to PNE Fair this summer - Opening night celebration for new PNE amphitheatre set for early June - A glimpse of the new 10,000-capacity PNE amphitheatre, just weeks before completion - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest announces huge stars for free summer concerts - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest reveals huge summer concert lineup “We’re excited to introduce this year’s Prize Home in a brand-new community,” said Laura Ballance, a spokesperson for the PNE, in a statement today. “Each year, we look for ways to evolve this long-standing tradition, and the 2026 home reflects that with its thoughtful design, vibrant setting, and incredible prize package. We’re proud to continue creating something that captures the imagination of our guests year after year.” This grand prize of the fully-furnished new house at 10100 Elderberry Cres. is valued at over $2.3 million. According to BC Assessment, as of July 2025, the value of the 6,649 sq. ft. plot of land alone is worth nearly $1.18 million. The house is built by Foxridge Homes, a Qualico Company. Suitable for large and intergenerational families, it has 4,117 sq. ft. of indoor living space, entailing seven bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms — including a fully independent two-bedroom legal suite. There is also an art room and a games room. The furnishings are provided by Paramount Home & Design, including appliances and electronics from Samsung, a battery-electric vehicle charger supported by BC Hydro, and a Husqvarna Yard Maintenance Package. The 2026 PNE Prize Home is available for public tours on Saturdays only, beginning on June 20 through Aug. 15. Free tickets for the tours will be made available through the PNE’s ticketing supplier TicketLeader in June. PNE Prize Home Lottery tickets are now on sale online, and they will also be made available in person during the 2026 PNE Fair, with the winners drawn after the conclusion of this year’s fair. The PNE Prize Home has not been displayed at the fairgrounds during the PNE Fair in recent years; until 2019, it was a modular structure each year, assembled on-site at the fairgrounds, then disassembled and transported to its permanent location elsewhere in B.C. — outside of the Lower Mainland — for final assembly. While this change ends a longstanding tradition and a popular attraction of the PNE Fair, which would often see very long queues for entry to tour the house, it has allowed for higher-quality construction by enabling conventional building methods instead of modular assembly. The 2026 PNE Fair, running from Aug. 22 to Labour Day on Sept. 7, will also return to its full-size and expanded program format, after some temporary changes over the last two years to accommodate the construction of the new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre. This includes a new Wizard of Oz On Ice show, a new LEGO exhibition called Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers made with LEGO bricks, and the Westcoast Lumberjack Show, along with expanded and high-calibre acts and performers for the PNE Fair’s first-ever concerts at the new amphitheatre. Freedom Mobile Arch will officially reach completion and open in early June, with an opening night celebration scheduled a week before the venue begins its use as a part of the live match screenings and concerts during the official Vancouver FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at the PNE fairgrounds. You might also like: - Wizard of Oz ice show and new LEGO exhibit coming to PNE Fair this summer - Opening night celebration for new PNE amphitheatre set for early June - A glimpse of the new 10,000-capacity PNE amphitheatre, just weeks before completion - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest announces huge stars for free summer concerts - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest reveals huge summer concert lineup https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/pne-prize-home-2026-surrey-location Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:35:05 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-electronic-tour-concert-lcd-soundsystem Amir Ali LCD Soundsystem is embarking on a North American tour, and Vancouver happens to be the only Canadian stop. LCD Soundsystem is coming to Vancouver on Aug. 7, and they’ll be playing the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE. Many consider the award-winning electronic rock band to be influential and iconic. The announcement marks yet another big name in a pretty stacked lineup of shows and concerts heading to Vancouver in 2026, FIFA Fan Fest notwithstanding. You might also like: - '90s rock icon rides into Vancouver this summer for huge concert - K-pop global stars bringing new world tour to Vancouver this fall - 2000s reality TV superstar coming to Vancouver for a huge concert The tour kicks off at the end of this month in Boston, and LCD Soundsystem has six shows before making its way to Vancouver. Live Nation says that the announcement includes the addition of 13 shows as part of an ongoing 2026 tour with dates in America. Tickets will go on sale on May 1, with artist pre-sale taking place tomorrow. Joining LCD Soundsystem will be Victoryland, a pop-rock group from Brooklyn. Some stops will also get to see Feist, but Vancouver is not one of those cities. LCD Soundsystem has industry-wide recognition for their music, including a Grammy Award win for best dance recording in 2018. They were also nominated for best alternative music album the same year. The band’s most recent album is American Dream, which was released in 2017. The album was a critical and commercial success and was named among the best albums of 2017 by a few publications. You can find more information about the concert and tickets on the LCD Soundsystem website. Some other big names coming to Vancouver this year include Beck, Weezer (with some notable guests), Sting, Foo Fighters, and Bruno Mars. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-electronic-tour-concert-lcd-soundsystem Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/will-stanhope-squamish-climbing-accident-dies Daniel Chai The international climbing community is coming together to mourn Will Stanhope, an acclaimed B.C. rock climber who died in Squamish this past week. Authorities were notified that a climber had fallen from a Stawamus Chief route on the afternoon of Thursday, April 13. Though Squamish Search and Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics attended the scene and were able to locate Stanhope to transport him to the hospital, the professional climber passed away late last week. His family posted an update on his Instagram account to his almost 38,000 followers. “It is with shattered hearts that we share the news that our beloved Will passed away yesterday,” his family posted on April 24. “A severe head injury sustained after a fall on a route called Rutabaga, on the Squamish Chief, was the cause.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Will Stanhope (@willstanhope) The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) rock guide had several climbing accomplishments to his credit, including the first free ascent of a route called “The Tom Egan Memorial Route” on Snowpatch Spire in B.C.’s The Bugaboos mountain range. The climb, which was made with climbing partner Matt Segal, was the culmination of four years of work and was turned into an outdoor film titled The Boys in the Bugs. Stanhope, along with Tim Emmett, was also the first to complete a free ascent of a new route on the south ridge of Combatant Mountain in B.C. “Will lived with a passion and courage that most of us only dream of. He had a prodigious memory and great stories,” shared his family. “He was a kind and gentle man with a fantastic sense of humour. The rock was his home, and the climbing community was his family. He faced every ascent with an inspiring spirit.” Colleagues and climbers from around the world shared their condolences with Stanhope’s family online following the “heartbreaking news.” “Truly one of the funniest, most humble, most adventurous souls to walk this earth,” shared one commenter. “His passing is a huge loss to the climbing community and to the world at large,” added another. Stanhope’s family expressed their gratitude for the community’s support, which the professional climber had held so dear. “To all of you who climbed with him, followed his journey, and loved him: thank you for being part of his adventurous life. Your memories of Will are hugely appreciated.” A celebration of Stanhope’s life is also being organized in Squamish for some time this spring. You might also like: - Rain returns to Vancouver this week before big temperature spike - Vancouver ranked one of the most walkable cities in the world - Canadian woman lost thousands after airline customer support scam https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/will-stanhope-squamish-climbing-accident-dies Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:42:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-berlin-germany-travellers Irish Mae Silvestre Travelling can definitely add up, and one city in Germany is allowing tourists from all over the world, including Canada, to earn some perks. Berlin, the most visited city in Germany, is rolling out a new program that could allow travellers from Canada to access unique benefits. According to Visit Berlin, the city is set to launch a city-wide pilot project, which will reward “sustainable” behaviour. Euronews reports that Berlin has been struggling with a growing littering problem, and the city has been cracking down with higher penalties. WHAT IS BERLINPAY? The concept was modelled around Copenhagen’s CopenPay, in which tourists who bike instead of drive, take the train instead of the plane, participate in clean-up efforts, or volunteer in urban farms can get a free lunch, a cup of coffee, a kayak tour, or free museum entry. With Copenhagen seeing positive results, Berlin is the next city set to adopt the program. “Berlin is among the first major cities to develop its own adaptation of the internationally renowned CopenPay approach,” reads the Visit Berlin site. “Together with partners from the visitor economy, a model tailored to the capital is being created around Berlin’s waterways.” Through the program, the City aims to raise awareness and “encourages responsible behaviour on and around Berlin’s waterways among visitors and Berliners.” To be able to claim rewards, tourists can help collect trash, support social projects, or participate in “beautifying the neighbourhood.” It’s not exactly clear yet what the perks are; however, the City says it has concluded its search for participating partners. According to its website, it was looking to partner with companies in water sports, leisure, and tourism, as well as restaurants and hotels. WHEN WILL IT LAUNCH? There’s no official date yet for when BerlinPay is set to launch, and details are still under wraps, but it’s expected to be implemented this summer. You might also like: - All of the flights Air Canada has suspended so far amid high fuel costs - Canada fails to crack the top 10 in ranking of richest countries - Canadian spot ranks among top 10 best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-berlin-germany-travellers Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:32:37 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-food-banks-growing-demand Hanna Hett Demand at B.C. food banks has risen so far in 2026, which experts say is likely due to the rising cost of living. Food Banks BC, a provincial association of food banks in the province, told Daily Hive that it saw a five per cent increase in food bank use in the first three months of the year, compared to the same time in 2025. Dan Huang-Taylor, the organization’s executive director, said while they don’t have any specifics yet on the exact reasons for the uptick, the increase isn’t a surprise due to the high cost of food and housing — the main drivers for food bank use among their clients. Since 2019, he said they’ve seen about an 80 per cent increase in the number of food bank visits in B.C., with a 50 per cent increase in individual visitors. He said people’s wages are not keeping up with the rising costs of essentials. At the end of 2025, Food Banks BC published a report, stating that the number of people relying on food banks hit a record high, with over 1.4 million British Columbians experiencing food insecurity. Huang-Taylor pointed out that the minimum wage in B.C. is currently $17.85 per hour (set to increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1). But in Metro Vancouver, the living wage (the wage a full-time worker must earn to meet basic needs, avoid financial stress, and take part in their community) as of 2025 was $27.85 per hour, due to high housing, food, and child care costs. He said that one of the biggest trends in demand is people who are working full-time but still need to turn to food banks. Another challenge is that the increased cost of food also hits food banks’ budgets. “So, if [food banks are] purchasing dairy products or protein — all of which have seen increases in prices for the most part — they have less funds available to them. This is a further strain on a system that’s serving more people, but with fewer resources available to them — less money, fewer donations. It’s a very difficult time for food banks,” Huang-Taylor said. Ninety-five per cent of its members have reported drops in donations in food, money, or both. “This was already a very hard situation, and it’s harder now, and we don’t anticipate that that’s going to change anytime soon,” he said. Nicole Mucci, the media communications manager at Union Gospel Mission, an organization that gives out emergency food hampers in the Downtown Eastside, said they are also feeling this squeeze. “A long-time donor may be giving the same amount that they were giving this time last year. But then when you go to purchase the supplies for your organization, you’re not able to get as much for the same amount of money,” she said. In 2025, Union Gospel Mission saw a 114 per cent increase in demand for its food hampers. Mucci said they are on track to hand out a similar number this year, having given out 2,212 emergency food hampers in January, February, and March. “It feels like a lot of families are really feeling the squeeze right now. We’re noticing more moms and moms with small kids trying to access their services than ever before. And I think that really does come down to the fact that the cost of living has just increased substantially for folks.” Both Mucci and Huang-Taylor said that all levels of government need to step up and provide funding for programs that target food insecurity. “When people are really, really struggling with finding support for food there, they may be going hungry. And the thing is, is that when you go hungry for a long time, you’re not really able to operate at your best,” Mucci said. Huang-Taylor said it is important that governments address the root cause of food insecurity, “which is essentially poverty. People are unable to purchase the food that they need because they don’t have the resources available to do so.” You might also like: - As the Iran war disrupts supply chains, Vancouverites can expect their grocery bills to climb - Here's when Canadians are getting the new government grocery rebate top-up - A $40 weekly grocery bill in Canada? One woman says it's possible https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-food-banks-growing-demand Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:07:44 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/city-of-vancouver-traffic-light-crash Amir Ali The City of Vancouver took action against two drivers at the BC Civil Resolution after they were involved in a crash that damaged a traffic light. Vancouver claimed thousands in damages against both drivers, one of whom worked for Vancouver Taxi. The taxi driver represented themself, alongside an ICBC employee. The City claimed that one or both drivers drove negligently, were vicariously liable, and should have to pay for the cost to repair the traffic light. Meanwhile, both drivers pointed fingers at the other, claiming the other driver ran a red light, which caused the accident. Some of the undisputed facts include that both drivers were involved in an accident on Oct. 8, 2022, at around 6:30 a.m. According to the tribunal, the collision occurred in the intersection of Seymour and Nelson streets. Both vehicles and the traffic light suffered damage. The City claimed the respondents were negligent, and the tribunal sought to determine whether one or both drivers breached the standard of care it owed to the City. One of the drivers, SE, claimed the taxi driver, AY, had a dash camera. AY said that it wasn’t working at the time of the accident. SE was trying to claim that AY didn’t submit footage because it would have proven that the taxi driver ran a red light. The tribunal refuted this claim due to a lack of evidence. SE also claimed the insurer said they weren’t at fault, but the tribunal placed little weight on that, suggesting that SE provided no documents from the insurer or any other independent evidence to prove they weren’t at fault. An independent witness, MP, submitted what the tribunal referred to as the only independent evidence of how the accident occurred. “Relying on this statement, on a balance of probabilities, I find that [SE] entered the intersection on a red light. I find that [SE] drove negligently because entering an intersection on a red light is a clear departure from the standard of care of a reasonable and prudent driver,” the tribunal said. The tribunal ordered both SE and RJ (who owned the vehicle that SE drove) to pay the City of Vancouver $4,466.72 in damages, including the cost of the damage to the traffic light, and the rest in tribunal fees. You might also like: - Two B.C. cities named best in the world for Gen Z to move to but ranked lower than other Canadian spots - Vancouver ranked one of the most walkable cities in the world - Highway 1 exit closure to impact Metro Vancouver drivers for several weeks https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/city-of-vancouver-traffic-light-crash Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:00:27 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/subway-ghost-pepper-bread-canada Marco Ovies While it might be hard to switch from the same sandwich you’ve been ordering at Subway since you were a kid, fans of everything spicy might want to stray from their typical order with the launch of its new bread and spicy menu. Available today, Subway has introduced a new Ghost Pepper Bread across Canada, alongside a selection of new sandwiches that vary in heat level from mild, wild, and wicked. “We didn’t want to add more ‘spice noise’ in a landscape that challenges guests to ‘prove something’,” said Chef John Botelho, culinary manager at Subway. “We wanted to provide Canadians with a menu that perfectly fits their spice tolerance and preference. Our ‘Mild,’ ‘Wild,’ and ‘Wicked’ approach gives Canadians the chance to choose their own adventure, with sandwich builds that bring the heat and pack maximum flavour and freshness. For those who can’t break up with their classic order, you can punch it up by switching to Ghost Pepper Bread for a limited time.” Three new sandwiches are joining the lineup, all of which Subway said are designed for flavour-forward fans, “not for heat for heat’s sake.” The first of these new sandwiches is the Mild Piri-Piri Ranch Chicken, a sandwich made with a zesty piri-piri sauce alongside rotisserie chicken layered with cheddar cheese, bacon, and finished with lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and topped with a cooling ranch sauce. Following that, fans of the swicy (sweet and spicy) movement will want to order the Wild Hot Honey Chicken. A new hot honey sauce is drizzled over rotisserie chicken and habanero jack cheese. The sandwich is then topped with lettuce, spinach, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and banana peppers. Finally, those who want a sandwich that packs a punch should order the Wicked Nashville-Style Deli. This handheld features a Nashville hot sauce smothered over black forest ham, pepperoni, and salami, and then topped with habanero jack cheese, lettuce, spinach, tomato, green pepper, red onion, banana peppers, garlic aioli, and house sandwich sauce. This new drop follows the limited-time collab between the sandwich chain and Ruffles. You might also like: - Costco Canada offers full refunds amid recall over mould risk - One of Canada's largest retail landlords acquired in $9.4-billion deal - All the Canadian spots named among North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026 The three new sandwiches, alongside the Ghost Pepper Bread, are available at participating Subways across Canada for a limited time. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/subway-ghost-pepper-bread-canada Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:18:15 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/will-nba-ever-return-vancouver Rob Williams The NBA is looking to add two new expansion teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the likely landing spots. But who’s next in line? During an in-game interview on TSN, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted that he has been contacted by groups from Canada regarding expansion in the past. And yes, he brought up Vancouver. > NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins the TSN broadcast to talk about the potential expansion back into Canada, the growth of basketball in Canada, the new Toronto Tempo, and more! pic.twitter.com/vAFvCwLnJX > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 26, 2026 “We have been [contacted] over the years, whether it’s returning to Vancouver, whether it’s Montreal… There’s so much interest in this country now,” Silver said in response to the first question from Toronto Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Matt Devlin. It certainly doesn’t sound like anything is imminent regarding Vancouver, so don’t hold your breath. But it’s at least on Silver’s radar. “Obviously we started in Toronto and Vancouver. [Canadian expansion is] not in the immediate plan… Over time, we’ll be looking at other cities in Canada, but not in this round of expansion.” The NBA used to dominate expansion and relocation discussions locally, though lately that has shifted to MLS and MLB. Fears are growing that the Vancouver Whitecaps may leave if they can’t find an investor willing to buy the team and build a new stadium. At the same time, Mayor Ken Sim says there’s “credible interest” in bringing an MLB expansion team to Vancouver. Vancouver has been without an NBA team ever since the Grizzlies left for Memphis in 2001. And while there’s already an NBA-ready arena in Downtown Vancouver, the challenge in bringing the NBA back is not dissimilar to MLS and MLB chatter: it’s going to take a lot of money. Francesco Aquilini has previously indicated that the cost of an NBA team is likely too expensive for him to get involved. That means if someone wants to own an NBA team in Vancouver, they’ll have to build their own stadium or be a tenant at Rogers Arena. Or, if they have enough money, the other option is they could buy the Vancouver Canucks and Rogers Arena off the Aquilini family. It’s nothing a few billion dollars can’t fix.   You might also like: - 'Hands off our Whitecaps': Vancouver fans make big statement as relocation fears intensify - How Vancouver's population compares to current MLB cities - 13 possible Major League Baseball stadium sites in Vancouver — rated by feasibility https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/will-nba-ever-return-vancouver Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:08:58 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-cities-bc-gen-z Amir Ali Two B.C. cities have been named among the best in the whole world for people from Gen Z to move to in 2026. Vancouver and Victoria were the two B.C. cities to get a mention; however, they ranked lower than some other Canadian cities. Remitly recently put together a list of the best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to. “Your 20s are a genuinely great time to take a leap. Whether you’re eyeing a fresh start after university or college, chasing a job opportunity abroad, or just ready to live somewhere different. Moving to a new city (or a new country entirely) can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make,” Remitly says.  Remitly says it analyzed 250 cities “across nine key factors” that are important to Gen Z, including rent and job prospects, to figure out which cities “genuinely deliver for this generation.” Other factors Remitly considered include: - Safety index - LGBTQ+ equality - Broadband speed - Nightlife affordability - Quality of life index - Average monthly net salary - Share of population aged 20-29 Victoria ranked 49th, with a total score of 63.46 out of 100, while Vancouver ranked 43rd, with a score of 64.26. For context, top-ranked cities Copenhagen in Denmark and Bern in Switzerland had scores of 76.67 and 74.01, respectively. Ottawa was the highest-ranked Canadian spot, with a score of 68.77. “Canada’s capital scored impressively on safety (68.4 – the highest out of any Canadian city analyzed), LGBTQ+ equality (79/100, one of the highest in the study), and affordability of a night out – especially compared to Canadian cities like Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver,” Remitly said of Ottawa. It added, “Average monthly salaries of around $5,500 CAD ($4,008) and a youth unemployment rate of 13.8% reflect a city with a stable economy that offers predictability even if it lacks the startup energy of Vancouver or Toronto.” Neither Vancouver nor Victoria ranked high enough for a blurb about the respective B.C. cities, as only the top 10 got a full Gen Z analysis from Remitly. Other Canadian cities that ranked higher include Calgary (21st), Halifax (22nd), Montreal (28th), Edmonton (35th), and Toronto (39th). You might also like: - 'Larger than Belgium': Wild B.C. area named among seven world wonders to visit this year - Vancouver ranked one of the most walkable cities in the world - Here are the worst Canadian cities to live in if you have allergies https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-cities-bc-gen-z Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:59:23 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/aespa-vancouver-concert Daniel Chai Vancouver is fast-becoming a hot spot for the world’s biggest K-pop groups to perform, and we can now add aespa to the list of concerts happening in 2026. The global K-pop force, made up of Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning, announced today that their upcoming world tour will be stopping at Rogers Arena on Sunday, Oct. 11. The 2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLæXITY has only two stops in Canada, and tickets go on sale on Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by aespa 에스파 (@aespa_official) You might also like: - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest announces huge stars for free summer concerts - Popular Vancouver attraction is going cashless and visitors are not happy - 2000s reality TV superstar coming to Vancouver for a huge concert “aespa is a K-pop group acclaimed for their distinctive concept and powerful performances,” said Live Nation in a release. “Since their unprecedented mega-hit debut single “Black Mamba” in 2020, aespa has continued to break records.” The six-time Korean Music Award and Seoul Music Award winners are hitting the road shortly after the release of their sophomore album, Lemonade. The album follows aespa’s smash hit, “Armageddon,” which topped the iTunes Top Albums chart around the world. The group has won several high-profile awards, including Billboard Women in Music 2025’s Group of the Year and the Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category. Aespa also holds the record for the highest-charting debut album by a K-pop girl group on the US Billboard 200 chart, and also has two top-ten hits on the Billboard Global 200. “The upcoming tour reflects the next chapter of aespa’s universe following their second full-length album,” added Live Nation. “Marking a bold creative reset, the show will present an entirely reimagined concert experience with distinctly new performances, stage design, and visual storytelling.” Aespa’s concert announcement comes just weeks after fast-rising K-pop stars IVE revealed that the North American leg of their Show What I Am world tour will end in Vancouver this summer. IVE is touring in support of their second full-length album, Revive+, which topped several domestic and international charts upon its debut in February 2026. AESPA When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/aespa-vancouver-concert Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:54:53 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/flights-suspended-air-canada Isabelle Docto Air Canada continues to cut flights amid soaring fuel costs due to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Earlier this month, the carrier announced its first major flight route suspensions from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. Air Canada continues to update its list of suspended flights, with the latest announcement from April 23. “As we regularly do, we monitor and review our network to ensure that routes are meeting profitability targets. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, affecting some lower profitability routes and flights which now are no longer economically feasible,” reads the updated Air Canada notice. “Schedule adjustments, including some frequency reductions, are being made in response.” The latest suspended flight is one from Algiers to Montreal. According to the airline, that route will be temporarily suspended for the summer of 2026, with plans to resume in 2027. “Affected customers will be contacted with alternate travel options,” reads the notice. If you’re planning on travelling this summer, make sure to check if your destination could be impacted by the flight suspensions. Here are all of the flights Air Canada has announced suspensions for so far: Domestic flights - Fort McMurray to Vancouver: Route suspended effective May 28, 2026 - Yellowknife to Toronto: Route suspended effective Aug. 30, 2026 Canada-U.S. flights - Salt Lake City to Toronto: Temporary route suspension effective June 30, 2026, with plans to resume in 2027 - JFK to Toronto: Temporary suspension effective June 1, 2026, with plans to resume Oct. 25, 2026 - JFK to Montreal: Temporary suspension effective June 1, 2026, with plans to resume Oct. 25, 2026 International flights - Guadalajara to Montreal: Toute planned to launch, now suspended - Algiers to Montreal: Temporary route suspension for summer 2026, with plans to resume the route in 2027 Soaring fuel prices amid the United States-Iran war have shaken up travel for Canadians. Both WestJet and Air Canada announced a reduction of capacity in order to manage fuel costs. The carriers also added temporary fuel surcharges on certain flights earlier this month. In addition to these suspended flights, Air Canada has also increased its checked baggage fees for customers flying on Economy Basic, Standard, or Flex fares purchased on or after April 13, 2026. Here’s how much more you’ll have to pay. You might also like: - Canadian spot ranks among top 10 best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to - Lucky Canadian an instant millionaire in weekend lottery draw - Canadians are getting several government benefit payments this week https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/flights-suspended-air-canada Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:40:45 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ex-vancouver-canucks-kiefer-sherwood-baby Colton Pankiw Former Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood is going to have a much different offseason than usual. The 31-year-old winger, who suited up for 44 games with the Canucks this season, took to Instagram on Sunday to announce that he and his wife, Ariel, welcomed a baby girl to the world on Friday. “Our angel is finally here. Kaia Selene Sherwood 4/24/26,” Sherwood captioned the post. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Kiefer Sherwood (@sherwood44) Sherwood spent parts of two seasons with the Canucks before being dealt to the San Jose Sharks earlier this year. Many of his former teammates were quick to offer up congratulatory messages in the comments. “So adorable baby Kaia,” Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen wrote. This continues what has been some very exciting times for the Sherwoods as of late. This past July, the young and happy couple got married at a stunning venue in Carmel Valley, California. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Over The Moon (@overthemoon) That isn’t where the exciting news ends for the Sherwood family, either. After setting the NHL’s single-season hits record in 2024-25, Sherwood continued to impress once again in 2025-26, notching 17 goals with the Canucks before being traded. Less than two months after the deal was made, the Sharks rewarded him with a five-year, $28.75-million deal. Not bad for a player who didn’t become a regular NHLer until the age of 28. Sherwood will have plenty of time to spend with his daughter over the offseason before hoping to help lead the Sharks organization back into the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign. You might also like: - 'Hands off our Whitecaps': Vancouver fans make big statement as relocation fears intensify https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ex-vancouver-canucks-kiefer-sherwood-baby Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:13:32 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-home-sales-2026-forceast Hanna Hett B.C. real estate sales are expected to keep dropping in 2026, due to a stagnant economy and the conflict in the Middle East driving energy costs higher. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2026 Second Quarter Housing Forecast, where it predicted that residential home sales in B.C. will decline by 2.1 per cent this year. This follows a subdued year for home sales in 2025, where Metro Vancouver home sales were the lowest they had been in 25 years, and over 80 per cent of homes sold below their final asking price. Home sales declined by 5.7 per cent from 2024. The BCREA expects that average home prices in B.C. will fall from $952,930 to $939,800  (1.4 per cent), since active listings on the market are at their highest level since 2015. “For the past three years, economic conditions in British Columbia have been shaped not by a single challenge, but by a succession of shocks,” reads the April 2026 Housing Forecast report from the BCREA. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates to combat pandemic-era inflation, followed by “unpredictable and volatile United States tariffs” in 2025. In 2026, the conflict in the Middle East is pushing energy prices up. The report states that these shocks have all weighed heavily on household confidence, with costs of essentials like food and shelter rising by about 30 per cent since 2021. “These increases are not abstract statistics – they have altered day‑to‑day budgeting decisions and eroded any sense of financial slack,” reads the report. Deloitte forecasts that B.C.’s economy will grow by just 1.2 per cent this year, which has resulted in many people worrying about losing their jobs. While BCREA said the labour market is still producing jobs and wage growth outpaces inflation, economic sentiment is shaped “more by worry about the future.” “In short, the vibes are bad. And when the outlook feels this uncertain, households are less likely to make major life decisions, such as buying a home. That decision requires confidence in job security, confidence that borrowing costs will not suddenly rise again, and confidence that today’s purchase price will still make sense tomorrow.” Lower Mainland home sales are especially bad. The BCREA forecasts home sales to drop by nearly one per cent this year in Greater Vancouver, and by 4.5 per cent in the Fraser Valley. It also expects prices to fall, due to a surge of housing supply coming online this year and weakening demand. Home sales might go down by 2.4 per cent in Greater Vancouver and by 4.4 per cent in the Fraser Valley. WHAT ABOUT NEXT YEAR? Population growth in B.C. has declined due to the federal government’s reduction of non-permanent residents, which has further softened the housing market. However, the BCREA expects population growth to “normalize” in 2027, which could cause housing demand to pick back up. While BCREA is anticipating 67,700 units sold in B.C. this year, it’s predicting that the market will pick up in 2027 by 7.7 per cent with sales of 74,000 units. It thinks the pick-up will be especially prominent in the Lower Mainland, with a 10.6 per cent increase in sales in Greater Vancouver and a 9.1 per cent increase in the Fraser Valley. It also notes that with lower home prices and several years of “pent-up demand,” there could be a rebound when buyer confidence improves. You might also like: - Over 80% of Metro Vancouver homes sold below final asking price in 2025 - B.C. home sales drop in every region with struggles expected to continue into 2026 - Metro Vancouver records lowest home sales in more than 20 years in 2025 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-home-sales-2026-forceast Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:12:18 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/got-craft-spring-market-vancouver Sabrina Gamrot Spring has sprung, and that means it’s about to get crafty in Vancouver! Returning to the city for its 19th year, the Got Craft Spring Market is coming to the Croatian Cultural Centre from Saturday, May 2, to Sunday, May 3. The market will bring together over 100 makers, designers, and small businesses for a weekend of local shopping. We’re talking a whole host of handmade goods from skilled artisans and creative entrepreneurs, including jewelry, clothing, ceramics, paper arts, homewares, and food and drink. SPRING SHOPPING Want a sneak peek of what’s in store? How about small-batch soaps from Freesia Soap Company, upcycled accessories from Maddles Made, or watercolour greeting cards from Almeida Illustrations? Got Craft is celebration of spring fun, perfect for the whole family. And with tickets at just $5, you can save your money for your craft haul.  WHAT ELSE IS IN STORE There’s also lots of interactive programming to enjoy at Got Craft! Stop by the Mini Makers Series on Saturday to meet and see the work from local kid entrepreneurs. On Sunday, check out the free, do-it-yourself Graphic Novel Book Club to make your own craft. For readers, the Secret Society of Books mobile bookshop will also be on-site. Don’t forget to enjoy some delicious bites at the food truck area, where I Heart Souvlaki and Indish will be dishing out yummy snacks. Food can also be purchased from market retailers like Bak’d Cookies, Casa de Nata, and Slothee Coffee.  Even more exciting, the first 50 people through the Got Craft doors will receive a free, limited-edition swag bag. MARKET MAGIC SINCE 2007 Since 2007, the Got Craft Market has been providing Vancouver with a curated marketplace experience. Over the years, the event has welcomed thousands of makers and small shops, with an emphasis on handmade.  It’s all about getting the community together to be inspired, discover new businesses, and celebrate the best of the season! Now, that’s market magic. Feeling crafty? Check out the Got Craft Spring Market this May and have a blast supporting local artisans and businesses.  GOT CRAFT SPRING MARKET When: Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3 Where: Croatian Cultural Centre — 3250 Commercial Drive Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $5, and kids under 12 go free  https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/got-craft-spring-market-vancouver Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:46:59 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-weather-rain-temperature-spike Daniel Chai Vancouver has experienced a stretch of gorgeous weather recently that has had residents swapping their coats for shorts, but you may need to pull out the umbrella for at least one day this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting rain to return possibly as early as overnight on Monday, April 27. While periods of rain or drizzle are expected to roll in on Tuesday, the skies over Metro Vancouver will clear up by later this week, and temperatures are set to spike. You might also like: - Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest announces huge stars for free summer concerts - Canadian woman lost thousands after airline customer support scam - Vancouver ranked one of the most walkable cities in the world “We’ve got a weak system coming onshore, with increasing clouds starting later today,” said ECCC meteorologist Brian Proctor. “There is a chance of showers overnight, and a better chance of showers or rain on Tuesday. Winds will also be coming up south-east through the Georgia Strait on Tuesday morning and early afternoon.” Winds will gust up to 20 km an hour on Monday, and up to 30 km an hour on Tuesday. The week’s lowest daytime temperature is expected to be on April 28, just 14°C. Overnight lows will dip down to 8°C for several days. However, the Vancouver weather is about to get plenty warm throughout the region by the weekend, jumping up by 8°C in just a few days. “A big upper ridge will establish over B.C. and dry things out,” explained Proctor. “There’s not a whole lot of cloud, and temperatures will climb high above seasonal. “The seasonal daytime high is 14°C, with a low of 6°C. However, this weekend will see temperatures of 22°C  by the water, and over 25°C inland as we head into May. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do around Vancouver this week, we’ve got you covered, no matter what’s in the forecast. Check out these 20 fantastic events happening in Metro Vancouver from Monday, April 27 to Sunday, May 3, including  TJ Fest, Karan Aujla, the DOXA documentary festival, and more. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-weather-rain-temperature-spike Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:39:40 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-richest-countries-hellosafe-2026 Irish Mae Silvestre Canada may be a rich country; however, it didn’t quite make the cut for the top 10 wealthiest countries. Canada still ranks among the wealthiest nations globally, even as other countries edge ahead in the latest report. HelloSafe, an online insurance and financial product comparison platform, recently published its Prosperity Index 2026, which evaluates 31 countries. Although a country’s wealth is often measured by GDP per capita, the report takes a more holistic approach. It emphasizes that wealth isn’t just about income — it’s about how wealth translates into quality of life and long-term development. Countries get a prosperity score using five indicators: GDP per capita in purchasing power parity (PPP), gross national income (GNI), human development index (health, education, and standard of living), income inequality, and relative poverty rate. “The HelloSafe Prosperity Index was designed to measure the real prosperity of nations: not what a country produces, but what its inhabitants actually experience day to day,” states the report. “Unlike rankings based solely on GDP, our index integrates quality of life, income distribution, and the capacity of an economy to translate its wealth into concrete improvements in its population’s living standards.” Taking these factors into account, the report ranks 20 of the richest countries in the world. So, how did Canada score? Canada is currently the 18th richest country in the world, with a prosperity score of 39.44 out of 100, ranking just behind the U.S., which is at number 17. The report attributes both countries’ scores to “genuine economic strength, but weaker results on inequality and social indicators.” Canada is ahead of the Czech Republic, which ranked 19th and France in 20th place. The richest country in the world is Norway, with a score of 77.65, followed by Ireland in second place with a score of 75. The report states that true wealth is reflected in how it impacts the “daily life of the ordinary citizen.” These are the 20 richest countries and their prosperity scores, according to HelloSafe: 1. Norway — 77.65 2. Ireland — 75.06 3. Luxembourg — 74.39 4. Switzerland — 72.46 5. Iceland — 72.23 6. Singapore — 66.43 7. Denmark — 65.78 8. Netherlands — 58.17 9. Belgium — 54.83 10. Sweden — 54.62 11. Qatar — 50.60 12. Germany — 50.41 13. United Arab Emirates — 50.22 14. Finland — 49.13 15. Australia — 46.24 16. Austria — 43.46 17. United States — 43.39 18. Canada — 39.44 19. Czech Republic — 38.49 20. France — 38.12 Read the full report online. You might also like: - Canadian spot ranks among top 10 best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to - Lucky Canadian an instant millionaire in weekend lottery draw - Canadians are getting several government benefit payments this week https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-richest-countries-hellosafe-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:32:14 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/little-pisces-vancouver Marco Ovies When looking for taiyaki — the beloved fish-shaped pastries filled with all sorts of goodies — one place seems to be the first to come to mind for many: Little Pisces. The shop, brought to us by co-owners Linda Dai and Jacky Tian, has taken Vancouver by storm ever since it opened its first Burnaby location in 2024 and subsequent Richmond outpost. Heck, we’ve been hard-pressed to find a time to visit when there hasn’t been a line of hungry fans at either of these locations. Now, the team has shared that plans to open its first location in Vancouver proper are well underway — and it’ll be its biggest location yet. “This store has been in the works for the past few months, and we’re very happy to finally share that we got the keys to Little Pisces numero three last week,” shared Little Pisces on Instagram. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by little pisces | taiyaki & soft serve (@eatlittlepisces) Dai and Tian also shared that this will be Little Pisces’ flagship location, offering a massive space with high ceilings, lots of natural light, and enough amperage to keep up with all the taiyaki making. The new location also features more kitchen space than its other locations, meaning potentially more menu opportunities. “Our 26 y/o selves would be over the moon — we truly couldn’t have gotten to today without our amazing team + community, we are eternally grateful for all of you, thank you,” added Little Pisces. You might also like: - Celebrity-approved Vancouver restaurant was just named one of the best in the world - Vancouver's new restaurant is so affordable you can do a multi-course date night for under $100 - 24 top Vancouver restaurants offering Mother's Day brunch Dai and Tian first met in high school and were friends, but drifted apart after graduating and living in different countries. Then they met up again and threw around the idea of opening a cafe, decided to quit their corporate jobs, and committed to opening Little Pisces. While taiyaki are the main event at Little Pisces, it also offers soft serve and a selection of coffee, matcha, and more. Little Pisces Vancouver is expected to open its doors sometime this summer. Aside from the fact that it’s in Vancouver, an exact address has yet to be shared. Be sure to check back here for more information soon. LITTLE PISCES — VANCOUVER Instagram | TikTok Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/little-pisces-vancouver Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:11:34 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-workers-deaths-asbestos Amir Ali Last year, 138 workers lost their lives in B.C., and a significant number of those deaths were a result of exposure to an antiquated construction material. WorkSafeBC recently released some statistics ahead of the day of mourning for fallen B.C. workers, which takes place tomorrow. Out of the 138 workers who passed, 79 died from occupational disease (36 due to asbestos, an antiquated construction material that was once used prominently in B.C.). WorkSafeBC says that some of those asbestos exposures occurred “decades ago.” Asbestos was used heavily in construction in B.C. between the 1950s and 1990s due to its low cost. “Diseases caused by exposure to asbestos remain the top occupational killers in B.C. More than half of all work-related fatalities are from occupational diseases, of which the majority are from exposure to asbestos,” the B.C. government says. Asbestos was eventually banned in Canada. WorkSafeBC says that an additional 41 workers lost their lives due to traumatic injuries in the workplace, including falling from heights, being struck by objects, or being caught in equipment or machinery. A total of 18 workers lost their lives in motor vehicle incidents. Todd McDonald, the head of prevention services at WorkSafeBC, says that tomorrow’s day of mourning is a time to remember the workers who’ve fallen, and reflect on how to make workplaces safer. “Behind every number is a person, a family, coworkers, and a community that are forever changed,” McDonald said in a statement. WorkSafeBC is also using the day of mourning as an opportunity to remind workers and employers that safe workplaces are a shared responsibility, both physically and psychologically. “Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace, including the training, supervision, and equipment needed to do work safely, and for taking steps to prevent psychological injuries. Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work, to know about hazards, and to participate in workplace health and safety,” WorkSafeBC says. For those who are interested in participating in the day of mourning, it’s going to be hosted by the BC Federation of Labour at the steps of the B.C. Legislature in Victoria at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow. “Regional ceremonies take place across the province each year. A list of local ceremonies in B.C. can be found on dayofmourning.bc.ca,” WorkSafeBC adds. WorkSafeBC publishes penalty summaries on its website. One of its most highly-publicized penalties was handed out to construction at Oakridge, where firms were fined over $1.3 million in relation to a deadly crane incident. Last year saw 138 workplace deaths, which is slightly below the 146 workers who lost their lives in 2024. You might also like: - Surrey firm hit with large fine after worker passes out from carbon monoxide - B.C. 'hot oil' incident leaves natural gas firm with over $180K fine - Lower Mainland firms fined nearly $30K in traffic control violations https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-workers-deaths-asbestos Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:06:54 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-cities-gen-z-canada Isabelle Docto Only one Canadian destination made it among the top 10 best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to. Remitly, an online remittance service, analyzed over 250 cities across nine key factors important to Gen Z who are contemplating moving to find destinations that “genuinely deliver for this generation.” These considerations include rent, job prospects, safety, nightlife costs, and internet speeds. “Not everywhere that looks good on social media is easy to afford, safe to live in, or welcoming to young people looking to build a new life from scratch,” reads the report. “Moving abroad also comes with important practical considerations, such as organizing your finances, sending money internationally, and finding employment, among many other things.” Remitly scored cities out of 100 across nine categories, which it says are important for young people moving somewhere new: Rent affordability, youth unemployment rate, safety index, LGBTQ+ equality, broadband speed, affordability of a night out, quality of life index, average monthly net salary, and share of population aged 20 to 29. The only Canadian city that made it in the top 10 is the country’s capital, Ottawa. It received a 68.77 out of 100. “Toronto usually gets all the attention, but Ottawa is a Canadian city worth considering for youngsters looking to relocate to North America,” reads the report. The city, home to the Rideau Canal, scored an impressive 68.4 for safety, which the report says is the highest out of any Canadian city analyzed. It also scored 79 out of 100 for LGBTQ+ equality, one of the highest in the study, and beat out Canadian cities like Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver for nightlife affordability. “Average monthly salaries of around C$5,500 (US$4,008) and a youth unemployment rate of 13.8 per cent reflect a city with a stable economy that offers predictability even if it lacks the startup energy of Vancouver or Toronto,” explains the report. Ottawa is in good company. The top spot goes to Copenhagen, Denmark, followed by Bern, Switzerland, and Groningen, Netherlands. Several other Canadian cities made it in the top 50. Calgary placed 21st with a score of 66.18, with Halifax following closely behind at 65.97. Montreal took 29th place with a score of 65.66, and Edmonton and Toronto trailed behind at 35th and 39th place, respectively. Vancouver and Victoria are the lowest-ranking Canadian cities on the list at 43rd and 49th place. Are you Gen Z and thinking about moving? Check out the full report to gauge your options. You might also like: - Lucky Canadian an instant millionaire in weekend lottery draw - Canadians are getting several government benefit payments this week - Canadian woman lost thousands after airline customer support scam https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-cities-gen-z-canada Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:23 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-fifa-world-cup-fan-festival-free-concerts Daniel Chai The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming up fast, and some big names are coming to perform free concerts for soccer fans from around the world. FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver has revealed more than 60 free performances at the Park Stage this summer, joining the music lineup for the 28 days of live entertainment at Hastings Park. The free shows will be part of a massive transformation of the PNE into a “FIFA World Cup hub” with “family-focused entertainment to immersive fan activities for all ages.” You might also like: - '90s rock icon rides into Vancouver this summer for huge concert - Popular Vancouver attraction is going cashless and visitors are not happy - 'Wicked' star coming to PNE Fair for epic summer night concert series “From international headliners to emerging local artists, the festival will offer two distinct music experiences: free daily performances open to all visitors and premium ticketed amphitheatre concerts featuring major acts,” said organizers in a release. The Park Stage lineup includes more than 60 free performances by acclaimed local, national and international artists. Whether you’re a fan of rock, hip-hop, Latin, electronic, global music, Indigenous artists, and more, there’s a free concert for all fans to enjoy at FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver. Kardinal Offishall, who fans will know from his many hits, like “Dangerous” with Akon and his time as a judge on Canada’s Got Talent, will entertain the crowds at Hastings Park, as will fan-favourite Juno winners The Sheepdogs and Felix Cartal. Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold, platinum-selling artist Jamie Fine, iconic Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band, and Grammy Award winner Alex Cuba will also headline the Park Stage. Supporting acts that fans can see at the weeks-long festival range from Delhi2Dublin, Yukon Blonde, DJ Shub, and The Matinee. The full lineup for all shows can be found online. “This program reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive celebration for locals and visitors alike,” said Jessie Adcock, Vancouver Host Committee Lead, in a statement. “The scale and diversity of this lineup highlight Vancouver’s role as a global host city and showcase the creativity of our home-grown artists.” While tickets to World Cup matches can be expensive and hard to get, the Fan Festival is a free event. The FIFA Fan Festival will be open for a majority of days during the FIFA World Cup, with capacity for up to 25,000 fans. General admission access to live match screenings at the fairgrounds’ new PNE amphitheatre will also be free. Live music and entertainment will be included in the festival, as well as food and beverage stations, and interactive games and activations. An official FIFA store will also be set up at the venue. With files from Daily Hive staff https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-fifa-world-cup-fan-festival-free-concerts Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:28 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-lotto-649-april-25-2026 Irish Mae Silvestre One Canadian has a very different cure for the Monday blues — a massive lottery win that made them an instant millionaire. One lucky lottery player is celebrating a big win after winning in the most recent Lotto 6/49 draw, which took place on Saturday, April 25. The winner managed to match the numbers 43053799-01 to score the $1-million prize in the Gold Ball draw. According to PlayNow, the ticket was sold in Ontario. At the time, the top prize had reached $34 million. No one won the Classic Draw prize worth $5 million; however, two people managed to snag the second prize. Each of them will walk away with their share worth $109,672.70. According to WCLC, one ticket was sold in Edmonton, Alta., and the other in Saskatchewan, Sask. Fifty people will split the third prize, each receiving $1,842.10. In B.C., no one won the $500,000 prize, and similarly in Ontario, no one won the $1-million Encore top prize. The last time someone won the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball prize was on March 11, when a lottery player from Ontario matched the numbers to score a $44-million prize. The next Lotto 6/49 draw is on Wednesday, April 29, and the top prize is now worth $36 million. As for the Lotto Max draw, the jackpot had climbed to $50 million; however, no one won during the Friday, April 24 draw. Someone in Edmonton, Alta., won the second prize worth $211,060.20 after they matched six of the seven numbers plus the bonus, while 41 people will each receive $5,245.20 after splitting the third prize. No one won the two Maxmillions prizes up for grabs. There were 50 Maxplus prizes to be won, each worth $100,000. Four people in Ontario and one person from Quebec managed to each win a prize. In B.C., no one won the Lotto Max Extra worth $500,000, and in Ontario, no one won the Encore top prize worth $1 million. On April 7, someone won a life-changing $75-million Lotto Max jackpot after purchasing their ticket in Penticton, a small city in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. The next Lotto Max draw is on Tuesday, April 28, and the jackpot is now at $55 million, with four Maxmillions prizes. All forms of gambling, including the lottery, involve risk and outcomes are based on chance. Individuals are strongly advised to gamble responsibly. If you are experiencing any signs of gambling-related issues, check out these resources. You might also like: - Canadian celebrating lottery win by buying mom a house in Guyana - Two Canadian friends who won $80-million lottery jackpot plan on living simply - Canadians are getting several government benefit payments this week https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-lotto-649-april-25-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:17:22 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/gretzky-oilers-jerseys-sold-record-breaking-amount Preston Hodgkinson Wayne Gretzky memorabilia has continued to be the holy grail of NHL collectibles, and a recent auction result has confirmed that. The NHL legend retired from hockey all the way back in 1999, but he is still finding a way to break records off the ice. Gretzky already holds the record for the most expensive hockey card sold, a rookie card that sold for $3.75 million back in 2021, and now he has broken that same record for a hockey jersey. The jersey in question was Gretzky’s last-ever for the Oilers, worn during Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins. It was the last time The Great One ever suited up for the Oilers, as he was traded to the LA Kings just three months later. It’s an iconic sweater, and it recently sold for a whopping $2.8 million at Goldin Auctions, the most ever for a hockey jersey. > Winning bid on Wayne Gretzky’s last jersey as an Edmonton Oilers player tonight at @GoldinCo is an all-time hockey memorabilia record. > > $2.8 million. > > Jersey was photomatched to two Stanley Cup Finals games, including Game 4. > > Consignor bought it for $1.4M in 2022. pic.twitter.com/2Jbs29WbKW > > — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 26, 2026 This is nothing new for this particular Gretzky jersey. Before this most recent auction, the previous record was also set by this same sweater, which sold for $1.4 million back in 2022 at Grey Flannel Auctions. Gretzky, of course, left the Oilers on a high note, having won his fourth Stanley Cup with Edmonton while wearing that jersey, but there is more to that story than just the championship win. The original Game 4 of that series was played in Boston, but had to be cancelled after heavy fog and a power outage in the arena made play impossible. The NHL moved the series back to Edmonton and played a brand new game, which the Oilers won by a score of 6-3 to complete the Stanley Cup-winning sweep. Gretzky wore this jersey during that replayed game and scored a goal and two assists to help Edmonton to victory. The jersey has everything an NHL collector could want from a game-used jersey, including general wear and tear, repairs to the sleeve, and champagne stains from the Stanley Cup celebration. It’s not every day you see a hockey jersey sell for upwards of $2 million, but when it comes to Gretzky memorabilia, the sky is the limit. You might also like: - Edmonton Oilers' Ingram putting up brutal playoff numbers so far - Vancouver Canucks eyeing up Edmonton Oilers executive for GM job: report - Edmonton Oilers players try to explain what went wrong in disastrous Game 3 loss https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/gretzky-oilers-jerseys-sold-record-breaking-amount Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:25:16 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ndp-public-transit-translink-funding-cost-of-living-affordability-solutions Guest Author Written for Daily Hive Urbanized by Michael Hall, the Lead for Government Relations at Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders. ---------------------------------------- Public transit is the most powerful affordability tool within the provincial government’s control. Will it continue relying on short-term, stopgap funding, or will it finally introduce a strong, sustainable funding mechanism that enables meaningful expansion of transit service? Many Metro Vancouver residents simply have to drive to work because public transit is either too slow, too overcrowded, or too unreliable. This is both an affordability problem, an economic problem, a social justice issue, and a problem in countless other ways. At the time of writing, gas prices are $2.10 per litre and the average used car in British Columbia is $38,000. While the Premier of Ontario is committing to another multibillion dollar rapid transit line, the BC NDP-led provincial government is radio-silent on legislation for a new public transit funding tool or any future investment in public transit infrastructure — all at a time when Metro Vancouver mayors are committed to substantial property tax increases, and the federal government is looking to spur infrastructure projects. You might also like: - B.C. government to provide $312 million to TransLink and enact legislation for new revenue sources - B.C. government to slow pace of building new housing and infrastructure projects, including Burnaby Hospital redevelopment - Metro Vancouver sales tax and vehicle levy suggested for new TransLink revenue sources - Federal budget takes a step back from promised Canada Public Transit Fund: CUTA - Federal housing minister Gregor Robertson says Broadway Subway should have gone to UBC in one go - One-in-three Metro Vancouver residents unaware Broadway Subway ends at Arbutus Station, requiring buses to UBC for the remaining trip: survey The fact that the BC NDP don’t seem prepared to implement a new revenue tool for TransLink shouldn’t be surprising — they invented stopgap funding for the public transit authority. TransLink has been seeking stable funding and new revenue sources since its inception — almost as if the shortfall were built into its design. In 2001, just four years after TransLink was created, the BC ND-led government at the time promised a new funding source, only to reverse course almost immediately. A younger Mike Farnworth, then serving in a transportation role, backed away from the commitment. When that planned vehicle levy in the 2000s was scrapped, the consequences went beyond maintaining the status quo. The public transit system faced significant cuts, including a major reduction to the NightBus network (a pared-down version still operates today) and the cancellation of bus orders intended to support expansion. TransLink’s Mayors’ Council had also been aligned around some form of mobility pricing — until that effort was abruptly halted in 2017. By 2025, TransLink was still searching for its long-promised new revenue source — only to be delayed once again, now told to wait until 2027, or perhaps even 2028. The timeline remains unclear and loosely defined. What is clear, however, is that the BC NDP risks failing to use one of its most powerful levers to ease the cost-of-living pressures facing British Columbians. Today, with Mike Farnworth leading the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit, the BC NDP is at a crossroads. People are struggling with affordability and the provincial government is searching for an economic boost amid tariff struggles. The provincial budget is still expanding, and credit scores have been downgraded. While the provincial government digs deep in search of “internal efficiencies” and shrinks the public service to lower expenses, capital investment and policy decisions needed to enable the expansion of public transit systems seemingly remain an afterthought. AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS THAT SAVES PEOPLE MONEY Public transit needs to be viewed for what it is: a tool that can save someone up to $15,000 per year. There is no other cost saving tool at any government’s disposal as powerful as public transit. To save an equivalent amount, rent or mortgage costs would need to decrease by more than $1,000 per month — an unlikely outcome. Public transit improvements can also be implemented quickly: a significant increase in bus service could be enacted almost overnight through better sources of operational funding, as the buses exist and the drivers are available, they just need to be paid. Even more extensive projects like Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or SkyTrain can provide affordability relief relatively quickly. Decisive planning and collaborative funding agreements with all levels of government could mean that rapid transit investments provide that life-changing $15,000 per year savings in just four to five years between planning, procurement, and execution of a project. Public transit also acts as an economic stimulus for the region and the province. With Metro Vancouver producing 55 per cent of B.C.’s GDP, ensuring the job market in the region is functioning well is paramount. Any urbanized region exists as a concentration of people and jobs — people want to live where there is access to a large job market. In a densely populated metropolis constrained by the ocean, a river, mountains, and an international border, public transit is critical in providing that access. It’s already responsible for hundreds of thousands of commutes every weekday, providing a fast, reliable, and much cheaper form of transportation to a significant portion of the region’s population. An improved transportation network would give more people affordable access to a wider range of jobs. The proposed King George Boulevard BRT, which has remained unfunded for years, would connect residents along the corridor to an additional 100,000 jobs within a one-hour commute. Few — if any — initiatives within provincial control could match this level of cost savings or deliver such broad access to opportunity. NOT JUST A NEW TAX, BUT A SUSTAINED EXPANSION OF THE MOST POWERFUL AFFORDABILITY MEASURE AVAILABLE A new funding source for TransLink won’t be just a new tax. It will be what allows the public transit system to address glaring gaps, whether that be lack of capacity in Surrey or long wait times in Maple Ridge. It will be what allows more people to save up to $15,000 per year, and it will be what enables our region to function well: providing people with affordable transportation options and access to more jobs, amenities, services, and leisure. Regardless of what funding tool is chosen, there will be opposition to it. But we know that major public transit investments have been vote-winners across the continent, often in places one might not typically expect. In 2024, residents across the political spectrum in Metro Nashville voted 66 per cent in favour of increasing taxes to fund more public transit. Similar ballot measures passed successfully in Seattle in 2024, Kansas City (MO) in 2023, and Atlanta in 2022. In Ontario, the ambitious GO Expansion plan — a regional rail improvement and expansion project — has upwards of $25 billion committed to it with Ontario premier Doug Ford wanting to expand it even further. It’s the provincial government’s job to secure the long-term interests of British Columbians, not cave to short term whims like ones that resulted in referendums on the HST and public transit funding. New York City saw through the opposition and pressed forward on a controversial policy measure in support of public transit, and they were rewarded in spades with incredibly supportive polls and public sentiment. Some of the policy’s staunchest critics are now its most vocal defenders. While other policy measures will likely be pursued ahead of congestion pricing in Metro Vancouver, the principle still holds: tangible improvements in people’s lives — those that offer more affordable transportation options and save valuable time — even when they come with a modest upfront cost, are consistently supported by the public. In the United States, public referendums asking voters whether they are willing to tax themselves to fund clearly defined transit improvements (as set out in legislation upon approval) pass at remarkably high rates. The BC NDP is once again at a crossroads. In the face of rising unaffordability and a struggling economy, will a provincial government known for stopgap funding find the resolve to establish a strong, sustainable funding tool for TransLink? Doing so would mean investing in affordability while also stimulating economic growth — deploying one of the most powerful levers available to combat the rising cost of living. Conversely, by continuing the pattern of short-term fixes and limited vision, the government risks cementing a very different legacy. You might also like: - B.C. government to provide $312 million to TransLink and enact legislation for new revenue sources - B.C. government to slow pace of building new housing and infrastructure projects, including Burnaby Hospital redevelopment - Metro Vancouver sales tax and vehicle levy suggested for new TransLink revenue sources - Federal budget takes a step back from promised Canada Public Transit Fund: CUTA - Federal housing minister Gregor Robertson says Broadway Subway should have gone to UBC in one go - One-in-three Metro Vancouver residents unaware Broadway Subway ends at Arbutus Station, requiring buses to UBC for the remaining trip: survey https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ndp-public-transit-translink-funding-cost-of-living-affordability-solutions Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:15:20 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-april-27-may-3 Daniel Chai We’re flipping the calendar over to a new month, and we’re ready to check out some fun things to do around Vancouver! From the TJ Festival to the DOXA documentary festival, and more, here are 20 fun events happening from April 27 to May 3. Be sure to view our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town. To stay up to date on everything happening in Metro Vancouver, B.C., and beyond, sign up for our newsletters. DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL What: Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival features public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and educational programs for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include the National Film Board of Canada’s presentation of the B.C. premiere of Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kim Nguyen will be in Vancouver to introduce his film that uncovers the elusive connection between two families and one iconic photo. When: April 30 to May 10, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Venues across Vancouver Cost: Various, purchase online You might also like: - 2000s reality TV superstar coming to Vancouver for a huge concert - Popular Vancouver attraction is going cashless and visitors are not happy - Massive Canadian tech gathering returns next month with hundreds of events KARAN AUJLA What: Punjabi sensation and former Vancouver resident Karan Aujla is coming back to his former home this week as part of his Canadian tour. P-Pop Culture is the name of Aujla’s latest album. Live Nation says he surpassed his own record, earning 12.4 million streams, making it the highest debut for a Punjabi-language album in Canadian history. When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets for sale online INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY AT THE DANCE CENTRE What: The Dance Centre celebrates International Dance Day with several events this month. On April 29, International Dance Day, the Scotiabank Dance Centre will host live performances, a studio showing, and more. They will also host free outdoor performances at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s South Plaza, as well as a unique choreography walk throughout the neighbourhood. When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time: Various times Where: The Dance Centre at Scotiabank Dance Centre – Level 6, 677 Davie St., Vancouver and other locations Cost: Free and ticketed events, register online GOT CRAFT SPRING MARKET What: One of Vancouver’s favourite handmade markets returns this spring. The Got Craft Spring Market takes place May 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver, bringing together 100 Canadian makers and creatives. Now in its 19th year, the curated market features handmade goods, food trucks, Kid Entrepreneurs (Saturday), a free DIY zine station (Sunday), a mobile bookshop, and limited swag bags for the first 50 attendees each day. When: May 2 and 3, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver Admission: $5 online and at the door. Children 12 and under are free. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AT VANCOUVER LAWN BOWLING CLUB What: Try lawn bowling for free at the Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club’s annual public open house. The city’s oldest lawn bowling club was established in 1912 and is located in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park. Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club also hosts a number of club events, tournaments and inter-club tournaments throughout the season. All skill levels are welcome, though flat shoes are required so that the bowling green is not damaged. When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club in Queen Elizabeth Park. Located just north of the pitch and putt and the rose garden. Cost: Free WEST END FARMERS MARKET The West End’s charming, community-minded farmers market is open on Saturdays. Grab a coffee, peek at the adjacent community garden, and stock up on a vast array of locally grown foods. When: Every Saturday from May 2 until Oct. 31, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow), Vancouver ORPHEUM TOURS BY VANCOUVER CIVIC THEATRES What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the historic Orpheum theatre. The event is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and will be sure to delight music fans, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs. When: May 2 and June 6, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver Cost: $10 plus fees, register online BREWHALLA BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL What: The Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival series will host two huge events this spring. First up is North Vancouver at the Shipyards on Friday, May 1, followed by Fort Langley Park on Saturday, June 13 At each festival, there will be plenty of makers to discover, including local favourites like Strathcona Beer Company, Fraser Valley Cider Co., and R&B Brewing Co. The events will also bring food trucks and other refreshments. Festivalgoers can also expect some fun activities and live entertainment by artists like Coco Project, Drew Storey, and DJ Flipout. When: May 1, 2026 Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver When: June 13, 2026 Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Where: Fort Langley Park — 9089 Nash St., Fort Langley SPRING AT THE FARM AND TULIP FOREST What: Floral fans are excited about the return of Canada’s first tulip forest at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. Just an hour’s drive from Vancouver, the Tulip Forest experience is part of Maan’s Spring at the Farm, with adorable animals, interactive fresh-air activities, a new giant teapot house, and more. When: Daily until May 2026 Where: Maan Farms — 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford Tickets: Various prices, purchase online VANCOUVER HONG KONG FAIR What: The annual Vancouver Hong Kong Fair, presented by HK House, is the biggest Hong Konger cultural celebration in Canada. Guests can visit the free event to learn about the region’s Hong Konger community while checking out the numerous vendors and activities. When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver SHIP TO SHORE: KAIWO MARU What: The City of Richmond presents Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru, a free and family-friendly festival that offers a unique cultural and maritime experience. Come view the world-renowned Kaiwo Maru as it docks at Steveston’s historic waterfront for the first time in nearly a decade. Festivalgoers can enjoy live performances on three stages, hands-on workshops featuring traditional Japanese arts and crafts, watch kites sail the skies, and delight in delicious multicultural fare from food trucks. When: Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Garry Point Park, 12011 7th Ave., Richmond Cost: Festival is free to attend, with limited ship boarding for $10.29 (+ GST) GOOD JOOK CONGEE BAR What: A one-day-only congee pop-up is coming to Vancouver, and it’s brought to us by Top Chef Canada season 10 runner-up Chef Dez Lo in collaboration with local seafood purveyor EatFish and Vancouver-based condiment brand Holy Duck Chili Oil. Guests will be able to choose between two crafted bowls: the OG Seafood Jook (fish congee built on a B.C. halibut stock and topped with a selection of fresh West Coast seafood) and Shroom Jook (a umami-rich mushroom congee featuring XO mushroom sauce and pickled hon shimeji mushrooms). If that didn’t already sound delicious, each bowl will be priced at $10. When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Where: Shipbuilder’s Square — 19 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver Admission: Free admission; food available for purchase VERSES FESTIVAL OF WORDS What: Canada’s largest alternative literary festival, Verses Festival of Words, is back for a 16th year of programming, celebrating a broad intersection of poetic artists, including spoken word and page poets, storytellers, singer-songwriters, improvisers, and more. Highlights of this year’s Verses include Mashed Poetics featuring the music of Tegan and Sara, the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, and Hullabaloo, a youth poetry slam competition for high school students across the province. When: April 27 until May 2, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various locations Tickets: Various prices, purchase online JUNCTION PUBLIC MARKET What: Vancouver’s open-air container market is back, and you won’t want to miss the fun. Now in its third year, the free-to-enter downtown market and hub has over 30 new vendors this year, in addition to live entertainment and community events throughout the summer. When: April 30 to Sept. 7, 2026 Time: Open Tuesday through Sunday at varying times Where: 200 Granville St.  Cost: Free admission VEGAN TASTING MENU AT GROUSE MOUNTAIN What: Indulge in an elevated dining experience at Grouse Mountain with its Vegan Tasting Menu on select dates this spring. The full six-course tasting menu includes complimentary mountain access, an exclusive plant-based menu made with fresh seasonal ingredients, and Vancouver views that can’t be beat. The Vegan Tasting Menu is the perfect way to take your taste buds to new heights. When: April 30 and May 28, 2026 Time: Various time slots from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Grouse Mountain Costs:  $89 with complimentary mountain access via the Red Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola included with your JANE’S WALK VANCOUVER What: The annual Jane’s Walk Festival of free citizen-led walking tours is happening throughout Vancouver from April 30 to May 3, 2026 Hundreds of cities host Jane’s Walk events on the first weekend of May each year, with architects, community gardeners, artists, neighbours, and more hosting the walking conversations. When: April 30 to May 3, 2026 Time: Various times Where: Various locations throughout Vancouver Cost: Free, register online VANCOUVER CANADIANS VS HILLSBORO HOPS What: Baseball is back at Nat Bailey Stadium! Join the Vancouver Canadians all season long and cheer on the future of the Blue Jays. You can enjoy the game while enjoying hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, and all other ballpark favourites, along with a cold beer. Plus, don’t miss the exciting theme nights. Cheer them on this week as they take on the Hillsboro Hops from April 28 to May 3. When: Tuesday, April 28 to Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: Various start times Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online at CanadiansBaseball.com SATURDAY JAZZ NIGHT & DINNER BUFFET PLUS SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET AT PAN PACIFIC VANCOUVER What: Savour the weekend at Pan Pacific Vancouver with two signature dining experiences. Every Saturday, enjoy Jazz Night & Dinner Buffet, featuring live jazz music, waterfront views, and a curated buffet, perfect for a relaxed evening out. On Sundays, gather for the hotel’s renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet, featuring a generous selection of brunch favourites and a waterfront setting. Whether it’s a lively night of jazz or a leisurely brunch, weekends here are made for great food and memorable moments. When: Every Saturday Time: Saturday Jazz Night & Dinner Buffet, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday Brunch Buffet, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel – 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver Cost: Various prices, reserve online TIAN JIN FESTIVAL What: Celebrating the city’s multiculturalism and highlighting Taiwanese food in particular, TJ Fest is a highly anticipated annual event, celebrating its 15th year this May. Taking place across two blocks at the Tian-Jin Temple at 3426 Smith Ave., guests can enjoy expanded offerings set up in an adjacent park featuring free activities for children and families, live entertainment, food and artisan vendors, and more. When: May 2 and 3, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Tian-Jin Temple — 3426 Smith Ave., Burnaby Cost: Free https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-events-april-27-may-3 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:00:38 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-dance-centre-granville-street-vancouver-digital-advertising-screen-proposal Kenneth Chan The Dance Centre is proposing the installation of two digital advertising screens at its newly acquired property on the Granville Strip in Downtown Vancouver. An application has been submitted to install the signs at 677 Davie St., located at the prominent northeast corner of the intersection of Davie Street and Granville Street. The larger screen, facing Granville Street, would measure approximately 15 metres by five metres. A smaller screen, oriented toward Davie Street, would be about 2.5 metres by five metres. You might also like: - The Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver secures its future by buying its home - City of Vancouver moves to regulate and expand digital advertising screens - Car-free revival plan for Granville Strip approved by Vancouver City Council - City of Vancouver eyeing nine potential locations next to major roads for new advertising screens - New 33-storey hotel tower for Granville Entertainment District approved by Vancouver City Council - New 35-storey hotel and rental housing tower proposed for Helmcken Street in Granville Entertainment District The larger display is proposed to be mounted directly above the cornice of the building’s 1929 heritage stone facade, integrated against the contemporary glass exterior added during the 2001 vertical expansion. Both screens would use LED technology with backlit displays showing static images. Similar to digital billboards, the content would rotate between advertisements, but would not include video, animation, or any sort of motion. The screens are intended to display third-party advertising, creating a new, ongoing revenue stream for the non-profit organization that owns and operates the 32,000 sq. ft., seven-storey facility dedicated to training dancers. Earlier this month, The Dance Centre announced it had acquired the building for $6 million, securing its long-term presence at the site. The property was purchased from Scotiabank, which had leased it to the organization at a nominal annual rate since the facility was established more than 25 years ago. Government support contributed to funding the acquisition. Looking ahead, The Dance Foundation plans to focus on fundraising for building upgrades, with $1.5 million already secured toward future improvements. The building’s 2001 redevelopment was designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, who transformed the original 1929 bank into a modern dance facility while preserving and incorporating its historic façades into the vertically expanded structure. In September 2025, the municipal government created policies that expand and regulate digital advertising screens. That same month, Vancouver City Council approved the installation of a digital advertising screen on the rooftop of the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Granville Street and Smithe Street. Moreover, the June 2025-approved Granville Street Plan for revitalizing the entertainment district encourages the visual animation of the street, such as neon signs and digital screens. You might also like: - The Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver secures its future by buying its home - City of Vancouver moves to regulate and expand digital advertising screens - Car-free revival plan for Granville Strip approved by Vancouver City Council - City of Vancouver eyeing nine potential locations next to major roads for new advertising screens - New 33-storey hotel tower for Granville Entertainment District approved by Vancouver City Council - New 35-storey hotel and rental housing tower proposed for Helmcken Street in Granville Entertainment District https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/the-dance-centre-granville-street-vancouver-digital-advertising-screen-proposal Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:11:28 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-eyeing-oilers-executive-gm-bill-scott Preston Hodgkinson The newest candidate in the Vancouver Canucks GM search is currently working for one of the team’s fiercest rivals. Jim Rutherford and the Canucks are still searching for Patrik Allvin’s successor, and they appear to be turning over every rock to find the right person. Names like Ryan Johnson, Kevyn Adams, and Sam Ventura have been linked to the job lately, but a new candidate appears to be throwing their hat into the ring. NHL insider John Shannon reported on Sunday morning that current Edmonton Oilers assistant GM Bill Scott will be interviewing for the job as well. “Oilers’ AGM Bill Scott, who has interviewed in Nashville, will have an interview in Vancouver, via Zoom, for the open GM spot with the Canucks,” Shannon shared on X. > Oilers’ AGM Bill Scott, who has interviewed in Nashville, will have an interview in Vancouver, via zoom, for the open GM spot with the Canucks. > > — John Shannon (@JShannonhl) April 26, 2026 Scott is currently employed with the Oilers as the team battles with the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He has been a hot name around the league when it comes to open GM jobs, as he has also been a prominent candidate for the Nashville Predators. This would be the first NHL GM job for Scott, who has been with the Oilers organization since the 2010-11 season. He initially started out as the GM of Edmonton’s AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, before being promoted to Oilers AGM during the 2014-15 season. Scott then changed roles in 2016-17, serving as the team’s director of hockey operations, as well as the GM of the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, director of salary cap operations, and assistant to the president of hockey operations up until 2021. He has been in an AGM role with Edmonton for the past four seasons. Throughout his time in Edmonton, he has helped the Oilers advance to two straight Stanley Cup Finals and seven straight playoff appearances. Perhaps his most viral moment with the organization came after he attributed the Oilers’ 2015 NHL Draft Lottery victory to a pair of lucky socks he was wearing at the time. Those socks could be the reason Connor McDavid is with the team. > Bill Scott, Bob Nicholson, the lucky socks and the #Oilers golden card from Saturday's #NHLDraftLottery. pic.twitter.com/frwhpUPTiJ > > — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 20, 2015 The longtime Oilers executive has certainly put in the time to be considered for an NHL GM job. Whether or not that will come with the Canucks remains to be seen. You might also like: - 5 Canucks GM candidates who have been linked to Vancouver job - Edmonton Oilers players try to explain what went wrong in disastrous Game 3 loss - Obscure Vancouver Canucks goalie made the NHL's best save this season   https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-eyeing-oilers-executive-gm-bill-scott Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:32:32 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/whitecaps-fans-make-statement-relocation-fears-intensify Rob Williams Vancouver Whitecaps fans showed up in a big way on Saturday. Not just in terms of attendance, as an announced crowd of 27,589 packed BC Place for a lower-bowl sellout. But in the last Whitecaps home match before FIFA takes over the stadium for the next three months, the fans made a statement. The march to the match was enormous, as fans held up signs saying “Save the Caps.” They’re urging anyone that’ll listen that the Whitecaps belong in Vancouver. “We see you. Thank you, Vancouver,” the Whitecaps official account posted on social media. If you were in the building on Saturday, it’s mind-numbing how someone hasn’t figured out a way to make this work. The Whitecaps have been for sale for nearly a year and a half. We’re still waiting for a new prospective owner to step forward publicly with a plan to save them. Relocation fears are beginning to intensify, as the vultures swirl above. Las Vegas is building a new stadium with designs of an MLS team to fill it. “We have a part to play in this,” Vancouver Southsiders board member Wyatt Tierney told Daily Hive prior to Saturday’s match. “The Whitecaps are a community organization first. They bring people together.” “We know that fan action works,” he said. “If we get out there, we mobilize, we action, we as a community, as a city, we know the ‘Caps are not going to go anywhere.” Inside BC Place, the fan support was outstanding, as it has been for most of the Whitecaps’ time in Vancouver. Established in 1974, the Whitecaps entered MLS in 2011. Saturday’s match against the Colorado Rapids was their 19th straight match with over 20,000 in attendance. The team ranks third in MLS average attendance this season — the club apparently not hurt by a front-loaded home schedule due to the FIFA World Cup. Led by the Southsiders, fans were loud. Fans in the supporters sections and elsewhere held up signs saying “Save the Caps.” A large banner held up before the game said it best: “Hands off our Whitecaps.” Multiple “Save the Caps” chants rang out through the crowd. We won’t see the Whitecaps on the pitch at BC Place again until Aug. 1, as the club prepares to play nine straight road games — five in May before the FIFA World Cup break and another four in July. They’ll do so as arguably the best team in Major League Soccer, with eight wins in nine matches this season. Vancouver won again on Saturday, putting the boots to Colorado with a 3-1 victory. “The atmosphere in here was electric today, it really animated the players… We are very happy for the support we’ve got so far this season and we’ve responded on the pitch,” said Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sørensen said post-game. “The way the support has grown over the years, to see 27,000 fans in the stand shows what this club means to the city and to the people,” added Whitecaps striker Brian White, who is in his sixth season with the club. “It means a lot to us to have their support week in and week out. They were huge for us tonight, it wasn’t an easy game by any means, and having them push us through those tough moments in the game really got us to the end.” Whitecaps centre back Tristan Blackmon echoed those statements. “They were incredible. I just saw on my phone that it was sold out, and it felt like that,” he said. “They’ve been so good to us, especially this year and at the end of last year we saw everybody showing up and showing out for us when we were making the playoff push. “This year so far it’s been incredible, the support we’ve got from the community, and we’ve definitely felt that, especially today. If you were out there you felt the environment being super impactful in the game, and we felt every single fan today.” You might also like: - Diehard Vancouver Whitecaps fans spearheading a movement to save the team https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/whitecaps-fans-make-statement-relocation-fears-intensify Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:03:24 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-parkinsons-triathlons Hanna Hett David Walker, a 76-year-old Vancouverite, is doing something few people his age would consider — a triathlon. He also has Parkinson’s disease. This summer, he plans to do a triathlon at Vancouver’s T100, completing the sprint distance of a 750 m swim, 20 km bike, and 5 km run. His goal is to finish with a “big smile” on his face. And then he said he will retire from triathlons. Walter isn’t a novice: he has been a triathlete for about 12 years, and has been participating in endurance sports for most of his life. He has run for six decades, participating in renowned races like the Boston Marathon. He then started Gran Fondos (long-distance road cycling). Eventually, he started swimming. “And then it all of a sudden hit me, let me do triathlons,” he told Daily Hive. Walker couldn’t swim, and so got a coach to help him. Once he improved, he started with a small triathlon. He kept up with the sport, doing longer and longer races, all the way up to an Iron Man, which consists of a 3.9 km swim, 180.2 km bike ride, and a marathon to complete it. Walker did his last half Ironman (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and a half marathon) in a relay three years ago, when he was starting to fight the effects of Parkinson’s. And last June, he completed what he thought would be his last: the Vancouver T100 Triathlon. A video of him crossing the finish line got two million views on Facebook. “It was tough,” he said of the race. “You saw the finish. I think the stresses to the body are relatively significant with Parkinson’s.” “But I like to be able to retire from things rather than letting those things beat me,” he said. In a post-race interview, the T100 organizers asked him if he would race again if they returned to Vancouver. “And I said, ‘Yeah, don’t tell my wife, but yeah, if you come back.’ And thankfully, they’re coming back,” he said. So this August, when the T100 returns, Walker will participate again, this time representing those with Parkinson’s, as he’s teamed up with Parkinson’s Canada to both raise awareness and money. (His fundraising page is here.) He plans to start his “serious training” in May, which will include four runs, three swims, and about four bike rides each week. For safety, he’s recruited a former lifeguard to help him train while open-water swimming and to join him on the swim leg of the race. He will also have a cyclist and a running coach beside him on those portions of the race. “Because of falls and postural instability, I have to watch that I do all three so that I get lateral movement. I get a lot of rigidity with the Parkinson’s, and so the swimming is critical to help me keep my shoulders loosened up,” he said. “Training is just a little bit more challenging these days.” GETTING THE DIAGNOSIS Walker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s four years ago, but likely had it two to three years before that. His first symptoms were caught by his track coach, who pointed out that his left arm wasn’t swinging when he was running. Walker didn’t go to the doctor until about two years later, after he had dinner with guests and his fork was shaking heavily. When he received the Parkinson’s diagnosis, he said he felt “shock, confusion, almost denial.” The disease is a degenerative neurological condition which is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, according to Parkinson Canada. Its symptoms include slowness of movement, tremors, rigidity, and lack of balance. It can also cause fatigue, speech and writing difficulties, sleep disorders, loss of smell, depression, and cognitive changes. “But very quickly, in a few days, it clicked over. ‘Okay, this is it. I need to live with this. And now what do I do to live well with this?’ And that was my focus in the last four years.” He kept doing triathlons because of how important exercise is for people with Parkinson’s. While there’s no cure and it’s a progressive disease (“every day you get up, you’re going downhill”), exercise can help mitigate the symptoms. He also takes medication, eats well, and practices meditation. He’s currently finishing up a six-month research intervention at Pacific Parkinson’s Research Institute, where he and a group of people with Parkinson’s meet on Zoom to exercise three times per week, attend a mindfulness class once per week, and attend a Mediterranean cooking class every other week. The disease makes his body rigid and his movements smaller. As the day progresses, he said it can look like he’s stumbling. He takes shorter steps, which is a significant change to his running, since his stride is shorter. “Now I’m still feeling like I’m training for a marathon, but I’m only doing one tenth. And yet it’s still really hard with the stiffness and the slow movements. … You have to accept that you’re [going] less distance.” While Walker has a positive attitude and outlook on life, he said having Parkinson’s is challenging. “It’s not just the outward expression, but there’s a lot of inward stuff going on. I started to drool. Insomnia is increasingly present. Restless leg syndrome. My face turns into a mask because the muscles slow down during the day. And all these things, that’s shitty. That’s just shitty,” he said. “But life is still sweet. Life is so sweet,” he said. “With good friends and a wonderful place to live, here in Vancouver. And wonderful things to do and to learn. As I keep learning, I grow. So life is still sweet.” Since his diagnosis, he’s taken up new hobbies, including photography and sketching. He writes poems and posts them on Instagram. Walker recently figured out that he had about 230,000 ‘yesterdays’ and about 2,000 ‘tomorrows.’ “I want those 2000 tomorrows to glitter, to be positive, to be optimistic. And that’s why I want to squeeze all the juice out of life, in today, in this moment.” https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-parkinsons-triathlons Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-goldeneyes-win-1-draft-pick-unique-pwhl-rule Preston Hodgkinson At least one Vancouver-based professional hockey team will pick first overall at an upcoming draft this summer. The NHL’s draft lottery is yet to come for the Canucks, but their PWHL counterpart, the Vancouver Goldeneyes, has already clinched the top pick. The Goldeneyes secured the pick by winning the PWHL’s ‘Gold Plan’ by accumulating the most points post-elimination among non-playoff teams. This system does away with the traditional lottery system used by the NHL and encourages eliminated teams to win their remaining game rather than tank. Vancouver secured the top pick by putting together one regulation win and another OT victory over their last two games of the season. Their fellow expansion sister franchise, the Seattle Torrent, will pick second in the upcoming draft after a win and two losses put them behind the Goldeneyes in the Gold Plan standings. > MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🫡@PWHL__Vancouver has secured the NO. 1 PICK in the 2026 PWHL Draft! pic.twitter.com/z4LQSPAUTi > > — PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) April 26, 2026 This is set to be an exciting draft class for the PWHL, and the Goldeneyes will have a trio of Americans coming off an Olympic gold medal win to choose from. Caroline Harvey, Abbey Murphy, and Laila Edwards are expected to kick off the draft as the top-three ranked players. It does appear that Harvey is the consensus pick to go first overall, after lighting it up with the University of Wisconsin women’s team with 18 goals and 64 points in just 33 games as a defender. Harvey also finished tied for first in scoring during the Olympics, picking up two goals and nine points in seven games en route to an NCAA championship. She would certainly be a boost for a Goldeneyes squad coming off a disappointing inaugural season. Vancouver’s maiden voyage in the PWHL ended with just nine regulation wins in 30 games, finishing sixth out of eight in the league standings and missing the playoffs. Only the New York Sirens and Torrent posted worse records. An exact date for this year’s PWHL Draft has yet to be determined. The Canucks will have to await the NHL Draft Lottery on May 5 to see if they will join the Goldeneyes in selecting first overall. Vancouver’s odds sit at 25.5% at landing the top pick. You might also like: - Obscure Vancouver Canucks goalie made the NHL's best save this season - Rossi shares surprising injury update that plagued his entire season with Vancouver Canucks - Could Vancouver Canucks bring back Gillis and Gilman to finish what they started? https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-goldeneyes-win-1-draft-pick-unique-pwhl-rule Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:59:11 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-most-walkable-cities-world Daniel Chai While a number of major transportation projects are underway around the region, a new ranking has named Vancouver as one of the best cities in the world for getting around on your own two feet. British media company TimeOut just released its list of the world’s most walkable cities in 2026, and Vancouver was the only Canadian spot to make the cut. The rankings were determined as part of TimeOut’s 10th anniversary survey, with 24,000 respondents sharing the ease with which one can explore their city on foot. “There’s no such thing as a perfect city, but you can bet hubs that boast brilliant spots to eat, admire art, dance and shop are all top-tier places to be,” said Liv Kelly, travel writer for TimeOut. “And if all those things fall within walking distance of each other? Well, that’s even better. “Plenty of places were commended for being particularly pedestrian-friendly… The ranking is based on the highest percentage of locals who rated their city’s walkability ‘good’ or ‘amazing’ in our annual survey.” Vancouver came in 17th on the list of most walkable cities in the world, scoring 78 per cent. It came just ahead of Macau, China, and ranked just behind Taipei, Taiwan. The city with the highest walkability score was Seoul, South Korea, with 93 per cent. TimeOut also recently released its 50 best cities in the world list, and Vancouver was the only Canadian spot to make the grade. In terms of why folks should visit now, TimeOut points to the fact that Vancouver is getting its own TimeOut Market very soon and FIFA is rolling into town this summer. Those who enjoy strolling around the city will want to make plans to visit downtown Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, when, for the third consecutive year, a pedestrian zone will return to Water Street. Car Free Day, one of Vancouver’s most popular summer events, is also officially back on for 2026. Organizers said that the festival footprint will be shared in the near future. However, previous events saw thousands of attendees enjoy entertainment, food vendors and community booths, kids’ activities, and more on the roadways. A Canadian music icon also shouted out Vancouver’s seawall as one of the best city walks one can do. The full list of TimeOut’s most walkable cities in the world in 2026 can be found online. You might also like: - Popular B.C. destination is Canada’s first municipality to ban single-use water bottles - Highway 1 exit closure to impact Metro Vancouver drivers for several weeks - Popular Vancouver attraction is going cashless and visitors are not happy https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-most-walkable-cities-world Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:28 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/government-benefit-cpp-oas-april-2026 Isabelle Docto Certain Canadians can expect several government benefit deposits this week. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments will land in eligible Canadians’ bank accounts on Tuesday, April 28. The CPP is a monthly, taxable government benefit that replaces part of eligible Canadians’ income when they retire and is a payment they receive for the rest of their lives. You must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old to receive this payment. Canadians will receive their full pension even if they’re under 70 and still working. If you contribute to the  CPP post-retirement benefit, you can increase your pension. Eligible Canadians received an increase to their CPP and OAS payments in January. The maximum monthly CPP payment you can receive at age 65 has increased from $1,433 to $1,507.65 starting January 2026. New beneficiaries aged 65 can get an average monthly CPP payment of $803.76 as of October 2025. That’s an almost $100 decrease from the average monthly payment of $899.67 in October 2024. Canadians aged 65 and older can also qualify for the OAS pension regardless of their work history. Those living in Canada can qualify for this benefit if they’re 65 and older, are citizens or residents when their pension application is approved, and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since age 18. However, if you’re living outside Canada, you must meet the same age requirement, be a citizen or resident on the day before you left Canada, and have resided in Canada for 20 years since the age of 18. Just like the CPP, the OAS payment also increased in January. The maximum monthly amount for those aged 65 to 74 is $742.31 (up from $727.67) in 2026 if their annual net income in 2024 was less than $148,451. The maximum monthly amount for those 75 and older is $816.54 (up from $800.44) in 2026 if their annual net income in 2024 was less than $154,196. As this month comes to a close, check out all of the government benefit payments you could get in May. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/government-benefit-cpp-oas-april-2026 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/king-george-boulevard-brt-route-prototype-station Kenneth Chan The City of Surrey is preparing to take the next step toward advancing the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along King George Boulevard between SkyTrain stations in Surrey City Centre and Semiahmoo Town Centre in South Surrey. City staff are recommending that Surrey City Council allow TransLink to move the King George Boulevard BRT project into the next stage of detailed design. They note that building BRT now does not rule out switching to rail rapid transit in the future — it could serve as a stepping stone if demand continues to grow. You might also like: - About 90% of TransLink's first two Bus Rapid Transit lines will have bus-only lanes - City of Surrey-owned development company and TransLink lead plan to redevelop Newton neighbourhood core for 4,000 new residents - TransLink's R2 RapidBus to be extended from North Shore to Metrotown this September - Opinion: If TransLink builds Bus Rapid Transit, it must be done right - One-in-three Metro Vancouver residents unaware Broadway Subway ends at Arbutus Station, requiring buses to UBC for the remaining trip: survey The proposed route runs mainly along King George Boulevard, with an extension south along 152 Street to 16 Avenue. The system is designed to include dedicated bus-only lanes for most of the corridor while still keeping general vehicle traffic lanes. What is being considered now is consistent with what was previously outlined by TransLink during a public consultation this past winter on the routes of King George Boulevard BRT and Langley-Haney Place BRT. In total, the route would span about 20 km with 12 stations, with most sections featuring centre-running bus-only lanes and four lanes for general vehicle traffic. Raised medians would be added in many areas, meaning left turns would only be allowed at traffic lights. However, reiterating TransLink’s rationale earlier this year, City staff note that not every part of the corridor has enough space for the full design. In South Surrey along 152 Street, the road is too narrow to fit two dedicated bus-only lanes, so only one will be provided. To keep travel times consistent, the direction of the bus-only lane will switch depending on the segment, with buses in the other direction sharing a lane with general vehicle traffic. In another section, between Crescent Road and Highway 10, buses will run in general vehicle traffic due to space constraints in the protected Agricultural Land Reserve. Even so, City staff expect minimal delays there because the area has fewer intersections and driveways. Where space is limited overall, City staff state the BRT will prioritize reliable service first, followed by sidewalks and landscaping, and then cycling infrastructure where possible. This BRT line will connect several major hubs across Surrey. Within Surrey City Centre, two key stations are planned next to SkyTrain stations to enable convenient regional connections — one next to King George Station Station and another near Surrey Central Station. The exact layout is still being refined, especially as nearby building developments continue to evolve. In Newton, City staff and TransLink are still deciding between two possible station locations. One option near 72 Avenue could create more congestion for traffic and pedestrians, while another option in the 7100 block is seen as better connected to potential future major building developments and less disruptive. Earlier this month, Surrey City Development Corporation — the City-owned, for-profit real estate development company — and TransLink unveiled the Newton Centre Master Development Plan. The master plan envisions a high-density, mixed-used residential development of 40 acres of publicly-owned lands in the vicinity of the intersection of 72 Avenue and King George Boulevard. This would become the new vibrant core of the Newton area, with the long-term, multi-phased projects generating at least 2,200 homes for 4,000 people, 154,000 sq. ft. of retail/restaurant use, and 192,000 sq. ft. of civic uses primarily within the future new $300-million Newton Community Centre, offering new replacement and expanded community spaces, an aquatic centre, library, and other facilities. If there is more demand for housing in the area, there could be greater residential density through the construction of additional high-rise towers. There would also be a new purpose-built Newton bus exchange — a “Transit Plaza” — and dedicated bus layover parking facility, both adjacent to the area’s BRT station. In South Surrey, the southern terminus for BRT will now be located at 16 Avenue and 152 Street instead of the previously planned 156 Street location. This change means the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan will need to be updated, including adjustments to road layouts and land-use planning in the area. It is estimated BRT buses would be about 33 per cent faster than current local bus routes serving the corridor. At the same time, travel times would be very close to driving, especially during peak periods. For example, a northbound trip in the morning peak period is expected to take about 41 minutes by BRT compared to 42 minutes by car, while a southbound trip in the evening could take 42 minutes by BRT compared to 48 minutes by car. The system would also meet or slightly exceed key design targets. About 65 per cent of the corridor would have dedicated bus-only lanes, which is higher than the 60 per cent goal set for the project. Public consultation carried out by TransLink earlier this year shows strong support for the project. A total of 1,616 people responded, and 84 per cent said they believe BRT on King George Boulevard would improve transportation. When asked what matters most, most respondents said they want buses that are fast and reliable. Many also emphasized the importance of keeping traffic moving smoothly and making sure the system can handle future growth in the city. Surrey has also been chosen to host a prototype BRT station on King George Boulevard near King George Station and Holland Park. More specifically, it will be located next to the new Century City complex on the west sidewalk of King George Boulevard, the southbound direction of the roadway. An existing bus stop with a dedicated bus lane is located next to the future station area, which spans a length of 40 metres — more than enough to park two 18-metre articulated buses, bumper to bumper, and the same length as most of the Canada Line’s station platforms. This pilot BRT station will be used to test features such as near-level boarding, extensive continuous weather protection, seating, tactile accessibility strips, and digital displays for real-time, next-bus passenger information. The goal is to learn what works best before building all of the stations along the route. Before moving into detailed design, the municipal government has outlined several conditions. Designers will also need to follow city standards and carefully balance space for buses, pedestrians, trees, and cycling. The City is also asking for further study on how the project could affect local businesses, especially where changes to road access or turning movements are required. TransLink is aiming to complete the detailed design of the King George Boulevard BRT and Langley-Haney Place BRT lines in 2027. Both projects are not funded, with the public transit authority estimating it can build and open these services within three years after the projects are fully funded by the federal and provincial governments. Earlier in the year, the public transit authority indicated each kilometre of its BRT mode standard will cost about $20 million. With a combined total of 41 km of BRT routes across both lines, this pegs the potential total cost of the projects at roughly $800 million. TransLink is also planning a potential future BRT upgrade of the existing R2 RapidBus currently running on the North Shore, which will see a route extension in September 2026 from its existing eastern terminus of Phibbs bus exchange to SkyTrain’s Brentwood Town Centre Station to Metrotown Station via the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, Hastings Street, and Willingdon Avenue. Meanwhile, this month, construction on SkyTrain’s Surrey-Langley extension of the Expo Line reached the milestone of finishing 25 per cent or four km of the 16-km-long elevated concrete guideway along Fraser Highway between King George Station and the future Langley City Centre Station. Major construction on the project first began in November 2024, and elevated guideway installation began in July 2025, with all 16 km of the guideway expected to reach full completion in July 2027. All construction work will reach completion in 2029, with the extension opening before the end of that year. You might also like: - About 90% of TransLink's first two Bus Rapid Transit lines will have bus-only lanes - City of Surrey-owned development company and TransLink lead plan to redevelop Newton neighbourhood core for 4,000 new residents - TransLink's R2 RapidBus to be extended from North Shore to Metrotown this September - Opinion: If TransLink builds Bus Rapid Transit, it must be done right - One-in-three Metro Vancouver residents unaware Broadway Subway ends at Arbutus Station, requiring buses to UBC for the remaining trip: survey https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/king-george-boulevard-brt-route-prototype-station Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:00 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/601-beach-crescent-vancouver-condo-hotel-pinnacle-international-tower-revised-concept Kenneth Chan If built today, this tower would rank as the second-tallest building in Vancouver and the third-tallest in all of British Columbia. A significant revision to both the scale and uses has been made to local developer Pinnacle International’s long-planned major project located immediately east of the north end of the Granville Street Bridge in Downtown Vancouver. It would form a new landmark in the skyline when viewed from the bridge and False Creek, joining Vancouver House tower in fulfilling “gateway” towers into the city centre from the bridge. Drastically revised details and conceptual renderings for the redevelopment at 601 Beach Crescent were unveiled yesterday, as the newly submitted rezoning application enters the formal public consultation phase. You might also like: - New renderings of Western Canada's tallest tower in downtown Vancouver, featuring an observation deck attraction - 27-storey social housing tower planned by City of Vancouver for Granville Bridge's north end - New 33-storey hotel tower for Granville Entertainment District approved by Vancouver City Council - New 35-storey hotel and rental housing tower proposed for Helmcken Street in Granville Entertainment District - City of Vancouver staff can't prove it maximized value in some land sales: eight-year audit The proposal now envisions a 650-ft.-tall, 67-storey tower — including a 12-storey base podium — featuring a prominent new hotel, a tower rooftop hotel-operated destination restaurant and bar, additional strata market ownership condominium units, and the retention of the previous concept’s major social housing uses alongside ground-level retail/restaurant spaces. The hotel component would include 206 traditional short-stay guest rooms, distributed across levels seven to 12 of the base podium and levels 13 and 14 of the tower above the podium. Amenities for hotel guests on level nine would feature an outdoor rooftop pool and lounge on the podium’s lower rooftop, along with a fitness gym. At the very top of the tower, the uppermost floors would be entirely dedicated to hotel use. Level 67, spanning approximately 10,300 sq. ft., would be entirely used for a destination restaurant complete with a large dining area, bar, lounge, two private dining rooms, and a full kitchen. Just above, at the tower’s rooftop, a partial 68th level would feature an outdoor terrace dedicated to hotel guests. This space would include an expansive lounge seating area, a swimming pool, and a hot tub, all encircled by a running and walking track along the roof’s edge. Two dedicated hotel elevators would provide direct access to both of these uppermost hotel levels, which would boast spectacular views of the city and broader region. Additional hotel functions would be located at ground level, including the hotel lobby — prominently accessed from Beach Avenue — along with conference facilities and a hotel-operated restaurant. Strata market ownership condominiums would remain being the project’s primary use, with 480 units spanning levels 15 through 67. The unit size mix consists of 241 one-bedroom units, 181 two-bedroom units, and 58 three-bedroom units. Social housing would continue to occupy much of the base podium, with 152 units — unchanged from earlier plans. This component includes 57 studios, 65 one-bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units, and 15 three-bedroom units. In total, the development delivers 632 residential units, with separate entrances and lobbies for each tenure along Beach Avenue. At grade, there would be 3,600 sq. ft. of non-hotel retail/restaurant space adjacent to the residential lobbies, as well as a new corner plaza fronting Beach Avenue and the future Rolston Street extension. Additional non-hotel retail/restaurant uses line the building’s western edge, helping activate the pedestrian-friendly public realm first created by the adjacent Vancouver House complex beneath the bridge’s Seymour Street off-ramp. By comparison, the earlier rezoning application — approved by Vancouver City Council in 2020 — called for a 535-ft.-tall, 55-storey tower with 303 strata market ownership condominium units, 152 social housing units, and 23,000 sq. ft. of ground-level retail/restaurant space. Minor revisions followed in 2021 during the development permit stage, reducing the height to 521 ft. with 53 storeys without altering uses or density. The developer then proceeded to presales with a target completion of 2027, but progress was slowed by challenging market conditions, with a subsequent decision made to go back to the drawing board. The introduction of a hotel component and increased residential uses — supported by additional height and larger floor plates — likely improves the project’s financial and economic viability, with recent municipal policies enabling greater height (particularly through relaxations to protected mountain view cones) and encouraging hotel development, including mixed-use hotel and residential projects. There is very strong demand for additional hotel rooms in the city, with a growing shortage leading Destination Vancouver to estimate a need for 10,000 more rooms. This site, near the False Creek North waterfront, is both central and attractive for a hotel and is conveniently about a 10-minute walk from SkyTrain’s Yaletown-Roundhouse Station. Pinnacle International also brings considerable hospitality experience, with existing properties such as the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel, Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, and Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village, as well as upcoming developments including Le Méridien Richmond Pinnacle and Element by Westin Richmond near SkyTrain’s Capstan Station. Previous 535-ft.-tall concept: Newly revised 650-ft.-tall concept: Architecturally, the design remains consistent with the earlier concept, retaining its inspiration from the flowing motion of a dancer’s dress. The original lead firm, Jyom Architecture, continues to guide the project through this latest revision. “The design rationale is consistent with the original development permit where the form of the building is a movement-inspired design created by curves in the facade that flow dynamically from top to bottom. The additional hotel function further enhances the dynamic public realm in the new Beach neighbourhood,” reads the new application. “As the surrounding context of the site continues to develop with the additional four development sites of the Granville Loops, it is consistent to increase the density and height of this site in order to evolve with the vision of the City’s growth and at the same time, to maintain the masterplan vision of the Gateway into Vancouver against future larger buildings approved in the immediate context.” Previous 535-ft.-tall concept: Newly revised 650-ft.-tall concept: At 650 ft., the proposed tower would stand 115 ft. taller than the previous concept and 157 ft. taller than the adjacent Vancouver House tower by Westbank. Both towers create a visual gateway into the Downtown Vancouver peninsula from the bridge. Although it is just nine feet shorter than Park Hyatt Vancouver (formerly known as Living Shangri-La Vancouver) — currently the tallest building in Vancouver — it would appear somewhat shorter in the skyline from a distance, due to its location at a lower elevation on the downtown peninsula, resulting in an overall shorter geodetic height (the combined height of the structure and land elevation). At present, the city’s second-tallest building is the 616-ft.-tall Paradox Hotel Vancouver tower, while the tallest in Metro Vancouver is the 708-ft.-tall Two Gilmore Place tower in Burnaby’s Brentwood district. Down below, three underground levels would provide 571 vehicle parking stalls, including 54 designated for hotel and retail/restaurant uses. The development also includes over 1,100 secured bicycle parking spaces, partially accommodated within a mezzanine level below ground level. In total, the project delivers approximately 510,000 sq. ft. of market condominium space, 159,000 sq. ft. of hotel space, 112,000 sq. ft. of social housing, and 17,400 sq. ft. of non-hotel retail and restaurant uses. The building’s total floor area would reach 798,000 sq. ft., resulting in a floor area ratio (FAR) of 12.98 — meaning the usable interior space is nearly 13 times the size of the 61,500 sq. ft. site. This represents a significant increase from the previous proposal’s 470,000 sq. ft. and FAR of 7.64. This past winter, Pinnacle International’s 2016 acquisition of 601 Beach Crescent from the City of Vancouver came under scrutiny in a report by the City’s independent Auditor General examining municipal land transactions. The audit identified broader systemic concerns in how the City manages, evaluates, and reports major real estate deals. It found that Vancouver lacks a consistent, strategic framework for land sales, with transactions often initiated reactively — frequently by developers — rather than through long-term planning. Weak policies, inconsistent documentation, and limited transparency make it difficult to demonstrate that the City is achieving optimal value for taxpayers. While no evidence of corruption was found, the report concluded that the negotiation-based system is overly informal and insufficiently transparent for transactions involving hundreds of millions of dollars. The 601 Beach Crescent sale illustrates these structural challenges. The property was sold in 2016 under a complex pricing arrangement that included a deferred payment tied to future rezoning. Auditors identified a calculation error in determining this adjustment, resulting in an estimated $13 million understatement of what the developer owes the City. Beyond the financial discrepancy, the audit also raised governance concerns. Although the original agreement required the developer to fund certain affordable housing contributions, the City later assumed responsibility for a $12.1 million community amenity contribution (CAC). Auditors found no clear documentation explaining this change and no evidence that it received approval from Vancouver City Council. This reflects a broader issue highlighted in the report: key decisions and trade-offs were not consistently documented or fully communicated to elected officials. You might also like: - New renderings of Western Canada's tallest tower in downtown Vancouver, featuring an observation deck attraction - 27-storey social housing tower planned by City of Vancouver for Granville Bridge's north end - New 33-storey hotel tower for Granville Entertainment District approved by Vancouver City Council - New 35-storey hotel and rental housing tower proposed for Helmcken Street in Granville Entertainment District - City of Vancouver staff can't prove it maximized value in some land sales: eight-year audit https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/601-beach-crescent-vancouver-condo-hotel-pinnacle-international-tower-revised-concept Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:51:33 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-hotel-north-america-best-hot-list Amir Ali A beautiful B.C. hotel was named among the top in North America, the only Canadian hotel ranked on a new hot list for 2026. CN Traveller recently put out a list of the best hotels in America and Canada, and Rosemead House, located in Victoria, got lots of praise from the travel publication. “Vancouver Island typically means cedar forests and crashing surf—not scones and Edwardian settees. Yet tucked into Esquimalt, just west of Victoria, Rosemead House truly puts the British into British Columbia,” CN says. CN says that it cost $25 million and over a decade of work to turn what was formerly a Tudor-style building that was over a century old into what it describes now as a “maximalist, Anglophile fantasy.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Rosemead House (@rosemeadhouse) Behind the transformation are owner and developer Lenny Moy and interior designer Karen Wichert. Local luxury hotel interiors are sleek, serene, and historically grounded with a West Coast flair, Moy told CN, adding that “there’s no beige here.” “We wanted colours to pop,” Moy said. CN suggests that they do indeed pop. “Amenities mix history with modern luxury: Kohler smart toilets, heated bathroom floors, $23,000 Swedish Duxiana mattresses.” Each of the hotel’s rooms features an Edwardian writing desk, original architectural details, and layered textiles, including William Morris wallpapers. The result is a charming stay that’s rooted in history but doesn’t compromise on modern comforts. “I had a cryo-facial at Salt & Ivy Spa before dining at Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, where Top Chef Canada‘s Andrea Alridge serves steaks from a $75,000 wood-fire oven, and there’s trompe l’oeil peach melba for dessert,” CN writes. “I felt transported to a posh London fête—until I looked up and saw not the Sceptred Isle but the Salish Sea,” CN added. The B.C. hotel was also recently celebrated by Travel + Leisure. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-hotel-north-america-best-hot-list Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:46 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/obscure-canucks-goalie-picked-nhl-best-save Trevor Beggs In a forgettable Vancouver Canucks season, this was one of the crazier games. Early in the year, the Canucks ended up in a shootout against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. It was a wild contest, punctuated by an 8-5 win for Florida. Despite the Canucks giving up eight goals in that game, the most obscure goalie to play for them this season ended up making one of the saves of the year. Canucks’ netminder Jiri Patera played his first game for the Canucks back on Nov. 17, 2025. He was originally signed to the organization the year prior, but injuries limited him to just seven AHL games in 2024-25. Long-term injuries to a Canucks goaltender, you say? Sounds like Patera fits right in. Despite allowing seven goals on 40 shots in the game, the Canucks’ depth netminder made one of the best saves you’ll ever see. Late in the first period, Patera did everything he could to keep the Canucks in an early track meet. As Panthers winger Mackie Samoskevich received the puck in a dangerous area, he shot the puck at what appeared to be a yawning cage. Unfortunately for him, he was thwarted by Patera’s glove. Patera’s epic robbery was recently tabbed as the best save in the NHL this season by Sportsnet. That save helped the Canucks maintain a 2-1 lead at the time. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a sign of things to come. The Panthers scored four unanswered goals after Patera’s save, taking a 5-2 lead. Vancouver stormed back with three unanswered goals to tie the game at five, with two of those goals coming off the stick of Elias Pettersson. Florida ended up scoring two more goals on Patera in the final frame, along with an empty-netter, to give them a win in one of the NHL’s highest-scoring games this season. That game would stand as Patera’s only start of the season, as Nikita Tolopilo would fill in for the rest of the time that Demko missed. When Patera was called up in November, Tolopilo was battling an injury of his own. The Canucks have an interesting offseason decision to make on Patera. Tolopilo is waiver-eligible next season, leaving the Canucks with an eerily similar pickle to the Arturs Silovs situation. Do they trade Tolopilo for pennies on the dollar? Do they roster three goalies? Or, do they try to trade Kevin Lankinen, who has a no-move clause? Trading Demko doesn’t seem like a realistic option, considering the fact that his $8.5 million contract next season is one of the richest for any goaltender in hockey. If the Canucks do roster three goalies, they may want to retain Patera for AHL depth. But, the Czech netminder may want to seek out a new team, where he wouldn’t be fourth on the depth chart. Patera quietly had a strong season in the minors, with his .910 save percentage ranking 10th among AHL goalies. He was also just named to Czechia’s preliminary squad for the World Hockey Championships. You might also like: - Canucks goalie Demko reveals new information about his injury troubles - Vancouver Canucks now have seven players likely heading to World Championship - Could Vancouver Canucks bring back Gillis and Gilman to finish what they started? https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/obscure-canucks-goalie-picked-nhl-best-save Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:41:59 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lunch-lady-vancouver-2026 Marco Ovies Whether it’s praise from none other than Anthony Bourdain or love from local celebrities like Seth Rogen, there seems to be no stopping the Vancouver restaurant Lunch Lady. In addition to all the praise, the restaurant has now received an even more impressive accolade: being named one of the best in the world. Food & Wine recently published its list of the top 10 global restaurants, and Lunch Lady ranked ninth. “Menu items, many available as large-format dishes for family-style eating, are mostly Vietnamese classics that incorporate Pacific Northwest products wherever possible. Vietnamese sausage is sourced from Two Rivers Meats in North Vancouver; American wagyu beef comes from Idaho’s Snake River Farms; the duck is from Yarrow Meadow in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia,” wrote the publication. “Lunch-only soup specials still rotate daily: bún thái with baby octopus and local clams on Thursday, bánh canh cua with Dungeness crab on Saturday. Drinks (pho-spiced Old Fashioneds, green-cardamom Piña Coladas) and desserts (like tiramisu made with cà phê, or Vietnamese coffee) stray a little further from tradition.” >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by The Lunch Lady (@thelunchlady) Lunch Lady first got its start as an unnamed noodle stall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and was operated by late chef Nguyen Thi Thanh. The stall skyrocketed to global popularity after a visit by Anthony Bourdain for an episode of No Reservations. Following the episode, Vancouverite Michael Tran (who had also dined here during his travels in Vietnam) brought Thanh’s recipes to the Pacific and opened Lunch Lady on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive in 2020. Since opening in 2020, Lunch Lady has expanded with an outpost in Toronto and will also be coming to Vancouver’s Time Out Market, which is expected to open this spring. In addition to the aforementioned Bourdain and Rogen, the Vancouver outpost has been host to multiple major celebrities, including Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng, John Mulaney, Zack Galifianakis, Bowen Yang, and more. As for other restaurants that made the list, Lunch Lady was the only Canadian spot. Ikoyi, a restaurant located in London, England, took home the number one spot, followed by the likes of Maido in Lima, Peru, and Ciel Dining in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. “These establishments, all part of this year’s Food & Wine Global Tastemakers list of Best International Restaurants, were selected by travel and food experts not simply for technical perfection, but also for their special points of view. They reflect the movement of ideas, ingredients, and influence across borders. And, naturally, all of them are worth planning entire trips around,” wrote Food & Wine. Winners are chosen through a selection process that includes over 400 experts, from chefs to travel writers, who nominate “culinary travel experiences” across a variety of categories. These nominees are then ranked by Food & Wine‘s Global Advisory Board. Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lunch-lady-vancouver-2026 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:51 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canadian-airline-customer-support-scam Daniel Chai A Canadian woman is warning the public about a customer support scam after losing thousands of dollars when she and her family were at their most vulnerable. Marzieh Asgari* told Daily Hive that the distressing ordeal began when her father was set to visit her and her family from Iran for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in March. According to the North Vancouver, B.C., resident, Iranian airline Mahan Air cancelled the first leg of the flight from Tehran to Turkey. Asgari’s sister contacted the airline, asking if it was possible to get a refund or change the dates since Iran was an active war zone at the time, and their father could not catch the flight. “They firmly stated that even though some flights are eligible for refunds or change dates, since my dad did not purchase a ticket that is refundable, they are unable to help,” said Asgari. HOW THE SCAM UNFOLDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA The scammers began taking advantage of the family’s desperation after Asgari contacted Turkish Airlines, the second airline that her father was flying on, to see if they could help. It was a move that would end up costing her $6,000. “Since the flight was happening on the same day and we were quite distressed, I did post on X and commented on Turkish Airlines’ Instagram page,” explained Asgari. “On their Instagram, they asked if I could DM them. Then, a fake social media account called TurkishAirlinesHolidays also commented, saying ‘Hello, I have contacted you via other social media channels. Please check. Thank you.'” Asgari was flooded with comments and responses on X that all seemed like they were Turkish Airlines’ customer service. Many had a check mark beside their name that made them look official. The scammer’s fake social media account can also be seen replying to other people looking for assistance from the airline. Asgari provided her WhatsApp number, email address, and full name upon request, as she and her sister were initially happy that they could help their father get a “huge chunk of money” back. “After they called me via WhatsApp, they asked about my father’s name and flight number. I also explained that we had filed a complaint and had been denied a refund. He then said. ‘Oh, due to the situation, we will use an application to refund the money.'” “He asked me to download the app and make an account, but the recipient was in fact the scammer. He then proceeded to ask me to write down numbers, saying they are codes that will make sure my accounts exist. They were, in fact, money amounts, but Kenyan money.” Asgari had her suspicions, but several things convinced her that the person helping her was legitimate instead of being it being a customer support scam. This included the fact that the scammer told her there is no other way to send money to Iran because of war, and that she could hear a lot of other agents in the background talking to other people on the phone. “As he gave me these numbers, the transitions were either ‘pending’ or they failed. So he grew impatient and asked me to get Remitly,” she said. “When that did not connect to my Apple Pay, he got me to download Lemfi. From Lemfi, he asked me to connect to my actual bank rather than Apple Pay since it wasn’t working, and I got accepted to send money to the app.” Asgari began to grow concerned when she saw that money was moving out of her bank account, and when she received messages from BMO with codes alerting her not to share them. She then messaged the Turkish Airlines Instagram page and asked if the person she was in contact with represented the company. “I asked the scammer, ‘Why is money being deducted from my bank?’ He said they will compensate me for the extra time it’s taking to get the refund, and then he slipped and said, ‘Remember, Qatar Airlines is a big company, and they have to deal with all these refunds at the moment.’ “I said, ‘Why did you just say Qatar Airlines?’ At this point, I saw that the Instagram page is saying it is not them. I started yelling at them and hung up. The scammer started calling me again, repeatedly, still trying to convince me that they are Turkish Airlines.” “I TRULY FELT LIKE I WANTED TO DIE.” Three additional “pending transactions” arrived at their destination, which was the scammers’ accounts. In total, Asgari was out $6,000 after the customer support scam Asgari initially had difficulties obtaining a refund for the payment sent from RBC to the scammers. “RBC said they are not giving me a refund cause I authorized the purchase,” she shared. “This is when I broke down again. I truly felt like I wanted to die. There is no other way to describe it. “Not only had I not gotten my dad’s money back, but I had lost money that, if I had had it, I could have helped him with.” Asgari explained that the scammers used three platforms: Lemfi, WorldRemit, and Remitly. All transactions went through Apple Pay, and her accounts at BMO and RBC. While Lemfi managed to return her money to her BMO account, she said that WorldRemit blamed RBC for not flagging the transactions. Meanwhile, RBC said it’s not its responsibility, but rather WorldRemit’s. “When I called RBC the day after the customer support scam, the agent said if anyone should have stopped it, it was WorldRemit. He advised me to call them back again, and since it hasn’t been 24 hours, maybe the money has not been fully transferred. This started a whole ordeal with me frantically calling WorldRemit and RBC. “WorldRemit said the bank authorized it, so why would they stop it. The bank said it is not disputable, and they suggested I contact WorldRemit, even though the first agent did tell me it would be refunded. The last RBC agent I talked to said again that it is refundable and to call the day after when the transactions are posted on my credit card account. I called the day after, and they said it is not refundable. “I have just been passed around over and over, and I have never felt so stupid. I wish I were mugged, beaten, and stolen from because at least then people wouldn’t treat me like this.” THE NUMBER OF SCAMS CONTINUES TO RISE Zepz, WorldRemit’s parent company, told Daily Hive that Asgari’s financial losses stemmed from a social engineering customer support scam focusing on victim manipulation, not a breach or failure of its fraud and security processes. “We are deeply saddened that Asgari was targeted and tricked by a sophisticated impersonation scam,” said Zepz in a statement. “This type of fraud involves criminals manipulating victims into using a payment platform like WorldRemit to knowingly transmit a ‘friends and family’ payment to the fraudster. “In this incident, the transactions were successfully processed because they passed bank verification, which confirms the transfer was legitimately initiated. The verification that authorizes the capture of funds is solely dependent upon the financial institution.” Asgari did report the incident to the North Vancouver RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) in a statement, with the latter telling Daily Hive that fraudsters are increasingly impersonating airlines on social media platforms, through sponsored advertisements, and manipulating search engine results. “These scams are designed to appear legitimate, often using official logos, copied branding, and urgent messaging to trick Canadians into sharing personal and financial information or making fraudulent payments,” said the CAFC. “This type of fraud falls under the broader service fraud category, which had an overall reported loss to victims of nearly $20 million in 2025. Keep in mind that fraud is underreported, and we estimate that only five to 10 per cent of victims report to the CAFC.” Ryan R. Lee, a lawyer and partner at Watson Goepel, echoed that there has been a sharp rise in consumer-level scams, and adds that everyone needs to be more vigilant with their information. “Consumers need to remember that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is,” said Lee. Consumers need to slow down and not respond to unsolicited communication. Always independently verify the people involved in any financial transaction. Lee added that it is critical to act immediately because once funds are transferred outside of Canada, the likelihood of recovery decreases significantly. “Notify your bank without delay to report the fraud. If the funds were sent to an account at another financial institution, contact that institution directly to report the incident. The priority is to have the funds frozen as quickly as possible.” Daily Hive also contacted Turkish Airlines, but did not receive a reply before press time. According to Asgari, her father felt guilty because he felt he pushed her and her sister to get a refund. “The little time he has to talk to us, he is trying to comfort me or tell my mom that I shouldn’t be worried because he will pay me back. He is currently still in Iran, and we talk with him whenever he calls us. We can not reach back or message him. So mostly we wait. Being scammed is just a new level of despair.” A recent study shows that nearly one in four Canadians says they or a family member has been the victim of financial fraud or a scam in the past year. A GLIMMER OF HOPE AMIDST THE SHAME However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel for Asgari and her family, as RBC recently reached out to Daily Hive to confirm that they are working on a solution for them. “We recognize that any time a client is impacted by fraud or scams, it can be a difficult and stressful situation for them,” said Nathaniel Wallace, senior manager of corporate communications for RBC. “We value our client relationships, and we carefully investigate all concerns. While we cannot comment further due to client privacy, we can confirm that we are actively working with our client directly to address their concerns. “We encourage clients to reach out to us if they have been impacted by a scam, as we review each instance on a case-by-case basis.” Asgari also shared that RBC has reached out to offer a full refund as an “exception” due to the customer support scam. “I feel relieved more than anything. It means I can finally shift my focus back to what’s happening in Iran and reassure my dad that this situation isn’t something he needs to carry or worry about,” the Metro Vancouver resident shared. “At the same time, the process to get here was extremely difficult. I went through a long period of confusion and stress, receiving inconsistent information from different agents, and at times feeling like I wasn’t being heard or understood. “I do want to acknowledge the RBC Client Care representative who ultimately handled my case and approached it with empathy and professionalism, which made a meaningful difference. Being listened to properly at that stage helped de-escalate a situation that had been very overwhelming.” Asgari also shared advice to anyone going through a similar scam situation. “I understand if you feel shame about being scammed, but it’s still important to report it to the police,” she added. “Report the scam to the fraud prevention authorities or the media. Usually, with crimes like these, people mostly get away because they are unreported. So report it, and maybe it would help other people not go through this.” Have you been subject to a potential scam in a similar way? Share your story with us at trending@dailyhive.com. *A pseudonym was used to protect the source’s privacy. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canadian-airline-customer-support-scam Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:54 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-javier-b Irish Mae Silvestre For most lottery winners, the best part of a big win is being able to share it with loved ones, and that’s exactly what it was like for one generous Canadian winner. Javier B. is a 35-year-old pastry chef who lives in Mississauga, Ont. The lottery player said that the most he’s ever won before was $800 on an Instant ticket. But he never could have expected that he’d win such a huge prize. One day, he stopped at a convenience store where he purchased an Instant Poker Night ticket for $10. “I was at home when I played my ticket and checked it using the OLG app,” he recalled. To his surprise, he discovered that he had won the game’s top prize — he was now $250,000 richer. “It was so overwhelming, I felt sick! I had to lie down,” he shared. Afterwards, he said he went downstairs to share the news with his grandma and to ask her to verify what he was seeing. “I said, ‘Grandma, am I dreaming? I won $250,000,'” he said, beaming. “We were both so excited!” While at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his cheque, he said that he already has plans for his windfall: to invest his money and buy a new car. “I’d like to learn to drive a car in Canada and get my driver’s licence so that I could drive from coast to coast,” Javier said. But he also wants to share his winnings with his family — he said he plans to buy his mom a new house back home in Guyana. The winning ticket was purchased at Southdown Convenience on Southdown Road in Mississauga. 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. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lottery-winner-javier-b Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:07 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/free-concacaf-house-iconic-downtown-location Trevor Beggs FIFA’s presence in Vancouver is being felt ahead of the World Cup. As Vancouver prepares to host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup this summer, festivities in the city have already been taking place. The FIFA World Cup trophy paid a visit to Vancouver earlier this month. Next on the list of festivities is the 76th FIFA Congress, which is being held in Vancouver on April 30. It’s the second time ever that the FIFA Congress has been held in Canada, with Montreal hosting the only other one back in 1976. As head honchos for the 211 member organizations in FIFA get set to visit Vancouver shortly, another celebration is lining up with their arrival. Concacaf announced on Friday that they’re bringing “Concacaf House’ to the Jack Poole Plaza from April 26-30. “Concacaf House is a powerful expression of who we are as a Confederation,” Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said in a press release. “To open the first Concacaf House in Vancouver makes this especially meaningful for me personally. It’s my home city, and it has been such an important part of my journey in the game, and Canada’s growth as a football nation has been one of the great privileges of my career to witness and support.” According to the press release, Concacaf House aims to reflect the diversity of the 41 regions associated with the organization, while exploring their heritage and creativity. Free public programming will take place throughout Concacaf House, including a museum-like exhibit of trophies, photos, videos, and game memorabilia. There will also be interactive activities, including a skills zone. For attendees with a sweet tooth, there will be ice cream available inspired by the nations that make up Concacaf. Concacaf House will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 26–28, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on April 29, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 30. You might also like: - Will real grass force BC Place roof closed during FIFA World Cup? - Vancouver businesses think FIFA World Cup will bring sizeable revenue boost - FIFA announces new ticket drop and it includes matches in Vancouver https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/free-concacaf-house-iconic-downtown-location Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:43:43 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/whitecaps-largest-crowd-yet-season-bc-place Trevor Beggs They might be the current kings of Vancouver sports. While the Vancouver Canucks may never be knocked off their pedestal in this market, the Whitecaps have surely given fans better bang for their buck over the past two seasons. The addition of international superstar Thomas Müller, along with their trip to the MLS Cup Final last fall, has equated to more butts in seats at BC Place so far this season. As the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to play their final home game before a three-month hiatus from BC Place, they’re on pace for the largest crowd of the 2026 campaign. That’s saying something, considering attendance is already up about 25 per cent from this time last year. A source confirmed to Daily Hive that over 25,000 tickets have been sold for their battle against the Colorado Rapids. So far through seven home games, the Whitecaps have averaged 23,704 per match. They’ve crested the 25,000 on two occasions as well. Due to construction at BC Place, there’s not a firm number on what a lower bowl sellout would look like, but a source confirmed it’s around 26,000. The tickets remaining for Saturday’s contest range between $60 and $180 on Ticketmaster. The Whitecaps have been magnificent all season long, as they currently sit second overall in the MLS standings with a 7-0-1 record. They could tie the San Jose Earthquakes for first overall with a win on Saturday. Although the Whitecaps don’t play at home against until after the FIFA World Cup, even their next game at BC Place is close to being sold out. That match will see the Whitecaps host LAFC, in a rematch of the epic Conference Semifinals from last November. A source told Daily Hive that over 23,000 tickets have already been sold for that contest. Aside from the fact that Saturday will be Vancouver’s last home game until August, there could be some extra meaning for Whitecaps fans. The Vancouver Southsiders are planning a “Save the Caps” march before the game, as relocation rumours remain a concern. You might also like: - What's to blame for all the injuries to Vancouver Whitecaps players? - Will real grass force BC Place roof closed during FIFA World Cup? - https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/offside/category/soccer https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/whitecaps-largest-crowd-yet-season-bc-place Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:49 GMT https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-place-cruise-ship-vancouver-2026-season-activity Kenneth Chan The 2026 cruise ship season at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver officially began in February with the arrival of the Disney Wonder, marking the start of what is expected to be a record-breaking year as the terminal celebrates 40 years of cruise operations. While several ships have called at the terminal since that first arrival, each year the cruise season does not truly get underway until starting late April/early May — right now — when ship traffic begins to ramp up with very frequent arrivals. This year’s cruise schedule will see ships arriving at the Canada Place almost every day from May 1 through Oct. 4, with multiple vessels docked on most days during that period. In total, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) expects nearly 360 cruise ship visits in 2026 — a significant increase from 290 in 2019, 331 in 2023, 327 in 2024, and 301 in 2025. You might also like: - Record 1.4 million cruise ship passengers expected at Canada Place terminal in downtown Vancouver in 2026 - Twice the magic: Disney to double its number of cruise ships serving Vancouver starting in 2026 - Vancouver International Airport named North America's best airport for 15th year - Vancouver International Airport achieves all-time historic annual record of 26.9 million passengers in 2025 - Battle over Metro Vancouver superport expansion concepts ends in surprise alliance - New scheduling tech leads to 56% jump in ship transits through busy Vancouver port area Importantly, for economic benefits, nearly all of these visits are homeport visits, meaning this is where cruise ship passengers begin and end their journeys — not merely a stopover visit for passengers. They support retail, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and other businesses and services during their longer stay at the homeport city. This is also where cruise ships restock their supplies at the end of each itinerary, which mainly reach Alaska. This increase in visits and the addition of ships serving Vancouver for the very first time are also reflected in the port authority’s forecast for an overall seasonal record volume of over 1.4 million passengers — surpassing the 2024 record of 1.32 million and up from 1.2 million in 2025. The port authority shared today that between 40,000 and 50,000 passengers will move through the cruise ship terminal almost every single weekend — defined as the four-day period from Friday to Monday — during the peak season. Furthermore, Canada Place’s busiest weekend ever in history is expected to be Sept. 18 to 21, when 56,000 passengers are expected — more than enough to fill all of the seats at BC Place Stadium. That historic weekend for cruise ship activity will see the arrival of the Celebrity Edge, Seabourn Encore, and Ovation of the Seas on Friday; Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Oceania Riviera, and Koningsdam on Saturday; Celebrity Solstice, Serenade of the Seas, and Nieuw Amsterdam on Sunday; and Norwegian Jade, Luminara, and Disney Wonder on Monday. In contrast, the busiest weekend of the 2025 season saw 47,000 passengers. Furthermore, the busiest single day at Canada Place during the 2026 season is expected to be Saturday, Sept. 19, when approximately 20,000 passengers are projected to pass through the terminal—making it the third-busiest single day on record. In terms of ship traffic, there will be 10 days when four cruise ships are scheduled to be in port at the same time: May 23; June 21; July 4, 5, 9, 15, 23, and 26; and Sept. 12 and 19. The busiest day of the season by number of ships will be July 25, when five ships are expected. During the peak period from early May through the end of September, there will be 29 quieter days, including 25 days with just one ship in port and four days (in May and September) with no ships scheduled. There will also be 48 days with two ships at port, while the remaining days will see three or more ships. Some of the two-ship days may still be relatively busy for passenger traffic, as larger vessels on those dates would still bring significant passenger volumes. On two dates — July 5 and July 26 — Viking Cruises vessels, the Viking Orion and Viking Venus, will be in Vancouver, but will not be berthed at the terminal. Instead, these relatively smaller ships will anchor in the middle of the harbour and use a process known as tendering, in which passengers are transported between the ship and shore by smaller boats, typically large lifeboats. While tendering is common in destinations around the world where docking facilities are limited or unavailable, it remains a rare occurrence in Vancouver, and is typically only used when Canada Place is at capacity. On both dates, all three berths will be fully used by other ships. “Canada Place is without peer — for 40 years now our award-winning cruise terminal in picturesque downtown Vancouver has been a memorable part of countless cruise adventures to Alaska and beyond,” said Cliff Stewart, vice president of operations and supply chain at the VFPA. “Vancouver’s cruise sector has thrived for 40 years thanks to the collaborative and pioneering spirit of so many, and in the process supported jobs and economic growth across our country. With the cruise terminal on track to experience five of its top 10 busiest weekends ever this summer, we look forward to working with our cruise partners to ensure Canada Place and Vancouver continue to play their part delivering unforgettable moments for visitors and economic benefits for Canadians.” This year’s cruise ship season also coincides with an exceptional summer events season, defined by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. BC Place Stadium will host seven matches, including group stage matches on June 13, 18, 21, 24, and 26 and knockout matches on July 2 and 7. The port authority is advising all visitors to expect extra crowds in and around downtown Vancouver, and to book their overnight accommodations well in advance. During a press conference on Friday morning, VFPA commemorated the 40th anniversary of cruise ship operations at Canada Place with Holland America Line, which was the very first cruise line to use the terminal in April 1986, just a few weeks before the start of Expo ’86. Canada Place was completed in 1985, with the vast interior space that would later become the original wing of the Vancouver Convention Centre initially used as the Canada Pavilion for the World’s Fair. VFPA trade development director Jane Banham shared that Holland America Line has traditionally accounted for a significant proportion of Vancouver’s cruise business, and this year will be no exception, with the cruise line expected to bring nearly 300,000 passengers to Canada Place or about one-fifth of 2026’s seasonal total. This season, Holland America Line ships will make 70 visits to Canada Place. “The [now-decommissioned] Noordam became the first cruise ship ever to dock at the brand-new shiny Canada Place cruise terminal. So in doing so, Holland America connected us to their long-standing Alaska Cruises to this new facility. And since that day, more than 30 million passengers have passed through Canada Place and the company Holden America has played a central role in that growth,” said Banham during the press conference at Canada Place, between the berthed ships of Norwegian Bliss and Holland America’s Eurodam. The biggest new addition this season is the Disney Magic, which will be homeporting at Canada Place for the very first time — joining the local mainstay Disney Wonder, which has been serving Alaska itineraries from Vancouver each season for over a decade. Disney Magic was built in 1997 and was the very first vessel of Disney Cruise Line. Disney Magic and Disney Wonder represent the Magic-class ships in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, with Disney Wonder entering service in 1998. Disney Cruise Line debuted its seasonal Alaska cruises from Canada Place in 2011 with Disney Wonder. Although the ship temporarily relocated to Seattle in 2012, it returned to Vancouver in 2013, drawn by Canada Place’s far superior passenger ratings. With Disney Wonder and Disney Magic combined, Disney Cruise Line has effectively doubled its Vancouver capacity for the season. Disney Wonder will make 21 sailings from Canada Place this season, while Disney Magic will make 20 sailings. Disney Magic’s first-ever sailing from Vancouver will be on May 1. Both the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic have also been confirmed to return in 2027. 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The first checked bag for Economy Basic and Standard passengers now costs $45 to $54, up from $35 to $42. The second checked bag has increased from $50 to $60 to $60 to $72. Canadians who book Economy Flex get their first checked bag free, but now have to pay $60 to $72 for the second bag, up from $50 to $60. The last time Air Canada increased its checked luggage fee was in 2024. According to the carrier, the prices exclude taxes, which may apply based on your itinerary. You can calculate how much you might have to pay using the Air Canada checked baggage calculator. WestJet has followed Air Canada’s suit, hiking its checked bag fees for the second time in less than a year. Canadians will have to pay $10 more to check their first and second bags at airport check-in, with a $50 increase to excess, overweight, and oversized bag fees. Prepaid fees will increase by $5 for the first and second checked bags. “These updates are due to industry revenue trends as well as impacts from current global conditions,” stated the spokesperson. Soaring fuel prices amid the United States-Iran war have shaken up travel for Canadians. Both WestJet and Air Canada announced a reduction of capacity in order to manage fuel costs. The carriers also added temporary fuel surcharges on certain flights earlier this month. It’s not all surcharges and fee hikes. Passengers are in for a shiny new cabin experience from Air Canada after it revealed its redesign. The update includes first-of-its-kind seats in what the airline calls its next-generation “Glowing Hearted” cabins, which are inspired by the True North’s natural landscapes. The redesign features calm tones, natural wood textures, and the signature maple leaf to welcome you aboard. Check out what the new cabins will look like. 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