Recently we had the chance to sit down with photographer extraordinaire Tiffany Alonzo. Here’s how it all went down. VcB: Tell the people of Vancouver a little bit about yourself?

It’s summertime and that gives you the perfect excuse to explore outside of Vancouver. Even if it’s just for the weekend, a change of scenery is good for the soul and luckily you have so many options to choose from. When you arrive all you have to do is put on your shades, pour yourself a drink, and get into holiday mode.

Some Vancouver outdoor pools and water sessions are being reduced because the city (like many others) is having trouble hiring enough lifeguards.

To mark the proud tradition of Black History Month a stamp featuring early Vancouver’s beloved lifeguard, Joe Fortes is being issued. With period images of the watery playground at English Bay and photos of Joe swimming and interacting with the community. The stamp was designed by Lara Minja of Lime Design, who has created previous issues of the Black History Month series.

So long, May, and hello, June! Get ready for a new week full of fun events happening all over Metro Vancouver from May 29 to June 4. Playland grand opening, Hats Off Day, The Cure, and more.

TransLink is exploring options to redraw downtown Vancouver’s bus routes in an effort to improve bus service and accommodate future ridership demand.

Ever since it reopened The Waldorf has thrown amazing event and with summer finally making an appearance why not throw a beach party. Booze, bikini babes and Rock ‘n’ Roll will transform The Waldorf this weekend. Mandy-Lyn and The Waldorf Present a Rock ‘n Roll Beach Party in the Cabaret Room, featuring:

The Vancouver Police Department has released a sketch of a man who allegedly exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl at English Bay last week.

Sun-starved Vancouverites are likely itching to make the most of our blink-and-you’ll-miss-it patio season. While you are probably familiar with our extensive list of patios open late this summer, what about when you’re looking for something more intimate for a date night?

Just in time for what is likely to be the strongest peak tourism season yet since the pandemic began, the Paradox Hotel Vancouver will be opening its doors next month, returning much-needed hotel room capacity to downtown.

Metro Vancouver’s amorous couples have a new public location to literally seal their passion with padlocks. Over the past few months, ‘love locks’ have been gradually building up on a chain link fence along the Fraser River at Westminster Pier Park in New Westminster. It is believed to be the largest collection of love locks in the region.

The so-called Belmont Estate overlooking Spanish Banks Beach in Vancouver’s Point Grey neighbourhood has been sold for a new historic Metro Vancouver record price for a single-family home on a single lot.

We’re already well into summer, which means longer days and extended weekends making more time for fun activities with family and friends.

Changes have been made to the design of the second gateway tower set to rise next to the north end of Granville Street Bridge in downtown Vancouver.

It’s never too late to learn to surf, as long as you pick the right beach. Gentle waves and a laid-back vibe are all you need to hang loose while sharpening your moves.

Planning summer adventures is almost as enjoyable as actually doing them. What you can do, see, or try this year might be a legendary tale to retell in the years to come. But perhaps there isn’t one grand plan, one big vacation on the horizon — it doesn’t mean that summer won’t be full or fulfilling.

From hiking to farmers markets, Canada Day to festivals, here are a ton of Vancouver Summer events you need to check out.

Whether it’s griping about the weather, reliving hiking journeys, shelling out your last cent for rent, or lining up for Lee’s donuts, here are 12 things you do to earn yourself the title of a true Vancouverite.