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TransLink fares set to increase on Canada Day 2023
The cost to use Metro Vancouver’s public transit system will be go up starting early this summer. During a public meeting on Wednesday, March 29, TransLink’s board of directors are expected to approve the annual fare hike, which will come into effect on July 1, 2023. TransLink’s annual fare hike coincides with Canada Day each year.
Vancouver Chinatown's new Chinese Canadian Museum to open this summer
The organization behind the future Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown district has announced the permanent home for the attraction is set to open on July 1, 2023 — on Canada Day.
Shaggy and Third Eye Blind to headline epic Vancouver Island music festival
One of Vancouver Island’s biggest music festivals has announced its 2023 lineup and there are some huge names coming to play.
10 huge music festivals happening around BC this summer
Huge outdoor music festivals are a beloved part of our summer schedule, and 2023 is looking stacked with events around the province.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival unveils 2023 dates and first summer shows
Summertime may be a ways off, but we’re in a sunny mood thanks to one of our favourite music fests announcing this year’s dates.
BC government saves 2023 events and festivals from cancellation with $30 million fund
A significant infusion of new funding from the Government of British Columbia will effectively help save many public events and festivals across the province from cancellation in 2023.
Cancellations and funding gaps: Vancouver events scene off to rocky start in 2023
In the wake of the Vancouver Folk Musical Festival Society announcing it would be cancelling its 2023 event and potentially all future interactions, other event planners are sharing their concerns about cancellations of events in 2023.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim sets forth on bringing back civic pride, fun, and events
Restoring a can-do attitude, a sense of civic pride, and a positive business environment are key priorities for Mayor Ken Sim and his ABC Vancouver party majorities within Vancouver City Council and the Vancouver Park Board.
$50,000 cost to repair smashed glass of Vancouver Olympic Cauldron
Repairs to the smashed glass of the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron were performed in mid-November 2022, just in time for Jack Poole Plaza’s hosting of the return of the Vancouver Christmas Market.
City of Burnaby to consider major upgrades for Swangard Stadium
Some major upgrades could be considered for Swangard Stadium at Central Park in Burnaby. The municipal government has kicked off the process of creating a feasibility study for making “potential opportunities and options” for improving the stadium over the next 20 years.
Deep disappointment over lack of New Year's Eve fireworks in Vancouver
Thousands of people descended onto downtown Vancouver last night on New Year’s Eve, but unlike other major global cities, they had to find their own fun and revelry to ring in 2023 as there was no official public celebration.
Vancouver events scene marred by disappointing cancellations in 2022
Cancellations have meant a disappointing year for the Vancouver events scene for some. An email from a Daily Hive reader highlights a bit of a struggle in the Vancouver events scene over the last year, which represents a disappointing experience for some residents and visitors to the city.
$1 million donation made to new Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver's Chinatown
A significant donation of $1.1 million has been made towards the future opening of the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.
“Problematic” Diwali air quality alert by Environment Canada slammed by Canadians
Environment Canada is in hot water after issuing air quality alerts in anticipation of Diwali fireworks. On Monday morning, the agency issued three air quality warnings in Ontario for Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham.
Damaged by fire, then reborn: This storied Banff hotel spans four eras (PHOTOS)
The intersection of Banff Avenue and Caribou Street is unquestionably the very heart of downtown Banff’s commercial district and the life of the community.
A candidate is running for Victoria city council and running from the police
A city council candidate hopeful from Victoria, BC, is allegedly running away from police on a province-wide warrant. On September 14, the Victoria Police Department (VicPD) put out a bulletin on 44-year-old Riga Gordon, a Caucasian woman standing five feet tall with a medial build, weighing approximately 161 pounds.
Blue Jays release 2023 regular season schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of games left on their schedule for this year, but they’ve already come out with a new one.
City of Vancouver to refund $500,000 to failed Formula E race organizers
Tens of thousands of ticket holders for the cancelled inaugural FIA Formula E race in Vancouver are still waiting for their refunds.