It’s a fascinating question in light of Mayor Ken Sim’s announcement that Vancouver is looking to pursue an MLB expansion team.

Many were crestfallen when they heard the news that Matchstick, which had been operating in Vancouver for over a decade, announced it would be ceasing operations and closing all of its locations. The cafe had operated multiple outposts and had become a part of many Vancouverites morning rituals.

Veteran local political and urban issues journalist Frances Bula is among the officially confirmed candidates set to appear on the October 2026 civic election ballot, under OneCity Vancouver’s slate of 13 candidates spanning Vancouver City Council, Vancouver Park Board, and Vancouver School Board.

We won’t beat around the bush: Vancouver’s newly opened Ray’s is offering plenty of affordable bites on its menu. But just how affordable is it? Well, you could order enough to enjoy a three-course night out with your special someone for exactly $100 (before tax and tip) — and that includes drinks.

David Walker, a 76-year-old Vancouverite, is doing something few people his age would consider — a triathlon. He also has Parkinson’s disease.

Not a bad spring so far for this Vancouver Canucks defenceman. Victor Mancini has had an eventful last 18 months. Back in January, 2025, he was traded to the Canucks from the New York Rangers in the J. T. Miller trade.

Amid growing fears of relocation, Vancouver’s business community is mounting a coordinated campaign to keep Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the city, with hundreds of companies and organizations already signing an open letter urging support for the Major League Soccer (MLS) club.

There is power in numbers and power in positivity following several meetings this week to discuss the long-term viability of the Vancouver Whitecaps in British Columbia.

Heads up, ramen lovers. One of the top spots for the Japanese noodle soup in Vancouver has announced that it will be opening up a new location on Main Street: Ramen Danbo.

Without a home due to the FIFA World Cup, the Vancouver Whitecaps are temporarily headed back to Swangard Stadium. The Whitecaps teased the news on social media, posting a video of the Burnaby stadium they used to call home.

A large fire that broke out in Vancouver on Thursday evening has caused some minor damage to a restaurant in Yaletown. Daily Hive spoke with on-duty Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) Fire Chief Pierre Morin, who shared some details about the fire.

Perhaps Ryan Johnson was a bridesmaid in the Vancouver Canucks GM sweepstakes after all. Vancouver’s GM search took another unexpected twist on Tuesday, as reports began to leak that Ryan Johnson was gaining momentum to take over as the Canucks’ head of hockey operations.

Among the many celebrities that have been spotted dining around Vancouver (including sightings of Nick Jonas around the city), musician and member of Black Eyed Peas Allan Pineda Lindo (stage name apl.de.ap) was spotted dining at the recently opened Haliná.

At roughly 458 ft. above West Hastings Street, the Vancouver Lookout — perched inside the saucer-shaped top of Harbour Centre — offers the only public observation deck in Downtown Vancouver. It is also home to the “Top of Vancouver” revolving restaurant.

The inevitable happened to the Vancouver Canucks on lottery night. During the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, there were two draws that the Canucks could have won, either for first or second overall.

And then there were two. The Vancouver Canucks’ search for a new general manager is nearly complete. In fact, according to CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal, just two candidates remain.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died. The Vancouver-born pro basketball player was just 29 years old. News of Clarke’s tragic death was first reported by his agency, Priority Sports.

For years, Toronto and Vancouver residents have had a rivalry that’s not exactly as heated as the Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander one, if you know what I mean.