Vancouver

Calgary

Montreal

Toronto

Edmonton

BC voted as Canada's favourite province according to national poll

ICBC is modernizing its services

Casino bonus: Best online offers in Canada 2026

From first steps to the Fairmont: How one Richmond studio is elevating dance in Vancouver

The first week of August is here, and it’s packed with tons of fun things to do in Vancouver. And if you need suggestions, we’ve got you covered. From Pleasant Day Festival to Vancouver Whitecaps and more, here are 20 great events to check out from Aug. 3 to 9.

20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Aug. 3 to 9

Scoring big goals seems to run in the family for Henrik Sedin. Vancouver Canucks fans are no strangers to seeing a Sedin come up in the clutch, and it seems like nothing has changed with Henrik’s son Valter. The 19-year-old has been competing for Canada at the 2026 Concacaf U20 Championship in Mexico over the past week, and came up huge in Saturday’s match against Jamaica.

Henrik Sedin’s son scores his first international goal for Canada

About one in every 10 flights scheduled at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today has been cancelled after WestJet suspended its mainline operations amid a strike by the airline’s cabin crew.

10% of all flights at Vancouver International Airport cancelled today due to WestJet strike

We know it can be hard to switch things up from your usual order. It’s difficult to justify taking a risk on a dish that has the potential to not be good, especially when your hard-earned dollars are on the line, making it easy to fall into a common routine (when it comes to Indian food, we tend to fall into the routine of shahi paneer, garlic naan, and a syrupy gulab jamon for dessert). But this narrow view of a country’s cuisine can result in you missing out on what your next favourite dish could be.

An Indian restaurant in Vancouver just launched a $48, seven-course tasting menu

The B. C. Day long weekend is upon us, and there are so many things to see and do in Vancouver. Make the most of your time with our roundup of 15 great events happening around the city from July 31 to Aug. 3: Pride Parade, fireworks over English Bay, and more.

15 fun things to do in Vancouver this long weekend: July 31 to Aug. 3

B. C. Day is coming up fast, and while many places around Metro Vancouver will be closed, there are lots of places expected to be open.

Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver for the B.C. Day long weekend

Evan Gold very nearly became the next GM of the Vancouver Canucks earlier this summer, and now he’s landed a new job somewhere else.

The guy once thought to be next Canucks GM lands gig with new team

Brought to you by your local B. C. Nissan Dealers, with 22 dealerships across British Columbia, including 11 in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

5 B.C. spots that would make for a perfect long weekend road trip

The largest Pride parade in Western Canada returns to downtown Vancouver this weekend, and local residents and commuters are being warned of several road closures to make way for the festivities.

Huge Pride parade will close major Vancouver roads this weekend

Vancouver residents may have a great opportunity to catch the Perseid meteor shower this month, and it’s going to be unique in some ways.

100 an hour?! Unique meteor shower could light up Vancouver skies this month

Is Team Canada careening toward a disastrous World Junior tournament later this year? The tournament will return to Alberta in December with games set to go in Red Deer and Edmonton, but preparations have hit a bit of a snag. The program is currently undergoing its annual summer showcase with prospective players being invited to camp to show why they should be considered.

World Juniors trouble? Canada just got blown out by U.S. at summer showcase

Matcha has taken Vancouver by storm, with many cafes now offering the beloved green tea beverage. But not all matcha is created equal, and with so many places to choose from, it can be hard to figure out where to spend your hard-earned money.

We asked our readers where to get the best matcha in Vancouver

Within the coming weeks, as additional concrete floor plates are poured during its final construction ascent, Concord Metrotown‘s Sky House tower will reach and exceed 708 ft. (216 metres) — the full height of the existing Two Gilmore Place tower — to become Metro Vancouver’s new tallest building.

Concord Pacific tower in Metrotown now weeks away from becoming Metro Vancouver's tallest building

Chilliwack Corn Maze, a popular destination for families and adventurers, is now open for another season of fun. Greendale Acres’ iconic maze is celebrating its 28th year in 2026, and the new design of the massive cornfield has longtime fans buzzing with excitement.

A gargantuan corn maze has opened just 60 minutes from Vancouver

If you have a hankering for a sweet treat, you may want to check your cupboard, as Hershey has issued a recall of one of its popular items in Canada.

Some popular Hershey chocolate has been recalled across Canada

As summer begins to wind down with the onset of August, those who want to make the most of it might consider attending one of Metro Vancouver’s sunniest festivals.

One of Metro Vancouver's most popular flower festivals returns this weekend

A Point Grey home, one of the most valuable homes in Vancouver and the province, that has been on the market since spring 2025, just got a price drop.

One of the most valuable homes in Vancouver just got a $1.3M price drop

The founder of a well-known B. C. investment firm and his two companies are connected to suspected fraud. The B. C. Securities Commission (BCSC) has evidence that Peter Cishecki, Everything Financial Group (EFG), and Everything Financial Consultants Inc. (EFCI) might have committed fraud under B.C.’s Securities Act.

Popular B.C. investment group linked to fraud scandal

Another month has gone by, and it has us feeling nostalgic. While we’ve been fortunate enough to eat some great meals at many Vancouver restaurants, some dishes stood out more than others. So, we decided to compile a list of some of our favourites so you know what you have to order next time you’re eating in and around Vancouver.

17 of the best things we ate in Vancouver last month

There is opposition to the Vancouver Canucks practice facility plan at Britannia. Thursday’s announcement that the Canucks and the City of Vancouver have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build a practice facility at Britannia was long on word count but short on details.

Vancouver minor hockey associations speak out in opposition of Canucks practice facility plan

You can expect clear sky in the morning, with partly cloudy in the afternoon

There will be partly cloudy until morning, then clearing

There will be clear sky until morning, then partly cloudy

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with clearing in the afternoon

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

TOP vancouver STORIES

BC voted as Canada's favourite province according to national poll

TRENDING

LATEST IN vancouver

LATEST