The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) shared the results of an unusual mission it embarked on early Tuesday morning involving a black bear.

In recent weeks and days, Metro Vancouver public transit riders — especially within Vancouver — have increasingly noticed the rollout of official 2026 FIFA World Cup branding and wayfinding at select SkyTrain stations and bus exchanges.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has opened the host city’s first dedicated 2026 FIFA World Cup official merchandise retail store, marking another milestone in preparations just under a month before the tournament kicks off.

Over 350,000 spectators are expected to cumulatively attend the seven FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, beginning with the first match on Saturday, June 13.

As Vancouver gets ready to host its first FIFA World Cup match tomorrow, the region is set for a scorching weekend with temperatures expected to hit 30°C in some parts.

A striking new temporary FIFA World Cup public art installation has appeared at Creekside Park on the Northeast False Creek waterfront at the edge of the Downtown Vancouver peninsula — one that quite literally places BC Place Stadium at the centre of the experience.

Rain or shine, the roof will be closed for FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place in Vancouver. FIFA indicated that the reason has nothing to do with the newly installed grass pitch.

Here’s a little something to put time into perspective. Potential Vancouver Canucks draft pick later this month, Caleb Malhotra, had just turned three years old when his father, Manny, miraculously returned to the Stanley Cup Finals following an eye injury.

The Vancouver film industry has had a busy year in 2026, and local movie buffs won’t have to wait long to see the city on the big screen, as two local universities are featured in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning.

Out of a pool of six “approved candidates” for the membership’s consideration, the Green Party of Vancouver has selected four candidates to run for Vancouver City Council under its banner in the October 2026 civic election.

While everything from food to gas to clothes seems like it’s getting more and more expensive, one thing Vancouver is continuing to get cheaper: rent.

Soccer fever is well and truly taking over Vancouver, and locals and visitors alike are getting in on the excitement. As the massive tournament continues to play out, Concord Pacific is celebrating with watch parties on False Creek and in Burnaby, and we have all the details.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) began 2026 with very strong passenger volumes, continuing the post-pandemic momentum and its record-breaking annual volumes last year.

With an influx of visitors, significant road closures and access changes, and public transit serving as an essential component of the overall operation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, TransLink will spend $21.6 million on tournament-related expenditures.

It looks like Adam Foote has found a new home. Fired by the Vancouver Canucks last month, Foote is reportedly in talks to join the Utah Mammoth as an assistant coach. While nothing has been finalized yet, CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal is reporting that “they’re trying to get a deal done.”

Culture was a theme at Rogers Arena on Thursday, as Henrik and Daniel Sedin were introduced as new co-presidents of the Vancouver Canucks, with Ryan Johnson as their pick as GM.

In recent days, Metro Vancouver public transit riders travelling through key public transit hubs and transfer points connected to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup venues have likely heard new automated announcements — featuring a voice unfamiliar to public transit, but one that Canadian soccer fans will immediately recognize.

B. C. adventurers looking for their next thrill will want to head to Vancouver Island for a new attraction now open at the Malahat SkyWalk.