The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival comes and goes all too quickly every summer. Lap up the sun while enjoying a wide range of live music with Vancity Buzz’s handy guide of the best days and places to catch free concerts.

If some serious sales on designer brands with a side of an outdoor celebration is your idea of a Canada Day well spent, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport should be on your radar this July 1st.

It is that time of year again, when TransLink contemplates future annual fare increases for its public transit services across Metro Vancouver.

The Alberta government is the first in Canada to announce that they’re fully reopening as of July 1st. On Friday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced some milestones for the province that has led to its decision to completely drop restrictions on Canada Day.

Summer is fast-approaching, Canada Day is on the way, and with both comes a need for cool, refreshing treats. And Dairy Queen is about to serve something up that hits the mark in the most Canadian of ways.

O Canada! It’s that time of year again – when we let our hearts swell with pride as we celebrate the True North Strong And Free.

Tim Hortons will be introducing an “EHmoji” iPhone keyboard just in time for Canada Day. The app can be downloaded on iTunes and will feature a keyboard that will be equipped with 12 different emojis including an inukshuk, a moose and a beaver. Tim Hortons says it wants to add more – it will add the most requested emojis Canadians ask for using the hashtag #TextlikeaCanadian.

Vancouver's largest outdoor yoga event, live entertainment, discounted shopping promotions, and more filled the outlet for Canada's 150th birthday.

Dubbed by many as Vancouver’s “Yoyo Kid”, 14-year-old professional yoyo-er Harrison Lee is looking to represent Canada at the World Yoyo Contest held this year in Prague — but needs a little help in funding to get there.

The Canada Long weekend is upon us and there is a lot going on in the city. So for those of us that are staying here we’ve compiled a list of events and things to do.

BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has reportedly been nominated for the Order of Canada in recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 crisis.

It will still take some time for the City of Vancouver to determine whether or not residents will be able to light consumer-grade fireworks at their private residence for religious and cultural events like Diwali.

Canada Day 2013 at Canada Place is in its 26th year with a full day of FREE family fun. Head down to Canada Place on July 1st to enjoy a wide variety of live performances, breathtaking exhibits and interactive displays in Western Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration.

Bored and bothered by the boiling weather? Well, don’t waste the day away and go catch some sun rays at one of the five eventful things happening today.

If you’re looking to hike up Whistler Mountain for this year’s Canada Day Long Weekend, here’s a round up of all the activities that make it a good ol’ fun Canadian time with food, live music, outdoor adventure and, of course, fireworks.

Spend Canada Day in the heart of Downtown Vancouver at this massive Canada 150 celebration where you get to enjoy free concerts and more.

Written for Daily Hive Urbanized by Rachel Thexton, who is the principal of public relations firm Thexton PR. Over the years, factors such as financial woes, cancelled and delayed trips, and disputes with employees have plagued BC Ferries, the province’s largest ferry system. This mode of transportation is often the only way for travellers to get to their remote or Vancouver Island destination with their vehicle and without higher flight costs.

Canada Day is just around the corner and a Metro Vancouver celebration is calling upon some big music stars to help start the party.