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Mayoral candidates weigh in on saving beloved Richmond Night Market

Richmond Night Market confirmed to permanently end after Summer 2026 season

Downtown Vancouver's first container market now open with 25+ vendors and a bar

A huge food and cultural market spanning 69,000 sq ft is coming to Vancouver

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TransLink launching restaurant and brew tours with 'Dine the Line' in Metro Vancouver

TransLink to launch new restaurant and brewery tours across Metro Vancouver (VIDEO) 

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A brand-new wildlife overpass spanning Highway 93/95 — also known as Kootenay Highway — near Radium Hot Springs in the British Columbia interior is helping animals safely cross the busy roadway while reducing the risk of potentially serious vehicle collisions.

New wildlife overpass above highway is B.C.'s widest outside national parks

After a decades-long run, the folks behind the Richmond Night Market yesterday announced that the 2026 season would be its final one, the end of an era for the island city event.

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Municipal operating spending across British Columbia nearly doubled over a 14-year period, growing substantially faster than both population and inflation, according to a new report from the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC).

Operating expenses of B.C. municipal governments far outpaces population growth and inflation: report

Despite affordability and supply continuing to improve, potential B. C. homebuyers are remaining cautious, seemingly reluctant to pull the trigger.

B.C. sees sales slump despite home prices dropping

BC Hydro is purchasing a natural gas-fired power plant in Campbell River to provide backup electricity during periods of high demand.

BC Hydro to buy natural gas power plant to help prevent province-wide electricity shortfalls

BC Place Stadium has been recognized as one of the world’s leading stadiums for concerts and other major live music events.

BC Place Stadium named among world's 20 best stadiums for concerts and live music

TEAM for a Livable Vancouver has expanded its candidate slate for the October 2026 civic election, while doubling down on its opposition to the City of Vancouver’s controversial Villages Plan, which was rejected by Vancouver City Council in a 10-1 vote last week.

TEAM adds five candidates for Vancouver election, including the daughter of mayoral candidate Colleen Hardwick

BC Hydro has begun searching for companies to design and build British Columbia’s first grid-scale battery energy storage facility, which is planned for a site near Duncan — located on the east side of Vancouver Island, roughly midway between Victoria and Nanaimo.

BC Hydro to build its first grid-scale battery storage facility

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Former longtime Vancouver Park Board commissioner John Coupar has thrown his hat into the ring for the October 2026 civic election, with the Vancouver Liberals announcing today that he will seek a seat on Vancouver City Council under the party’s banner.

John Coupar to run for Vancouver City Council under Liberals civic party

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley will seek a third consecutive term in the October 2026 civic election. Hurley officially announced his re-election campaign today. The former firefighter was first elected mayor in 2018, receiving 26,260 votes. He was the only serious challenger among the four candidates running against longtime incumbent Derek Corrigan, who was defeated after securing 20,333 votes.

Mayor Mike Hurley confirms he will seek a third term as Burnaby mayor

Two Richmond mayoral candidates who are both sitting city councillors agree that losing the Richmond Night Market would be a major blow to their city and the Metro Vancouver region as a whole, but they differ over how far their municipal government should go to keep the attraction operating.

Metro Vancouver public transit passengers can now bring a little TransLink branding home with their morning coffee or afternoon tea.

TransLink puts its brand on limited-edition, transit-themed Trees coffee and tea

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim appears to be leading the race for re-election, as a crowded field of challengers and a large pool of undecided voters could allow the civic election on Oct. 17, 2026 to be won with roughly one-third of the decided vote.

Ken Sim leads Vancouver mayoral race with 30% of decided vote: survey

Another candidate running for mayor in the October 2026 civic election is making Metro Vancouver Regional District reform a key campaign promise.

Delta mayor proposes withdrawing City from non-essential services of Metro Vancouver Regional District

A landmark mixed-use tower with a sizeable hotel and strata market ownership condominium uses is set to visually bookend the western end of Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver.

35-storey hotel and condo tower approved next to Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver

Richmond Night Market will permanently conclude its decades-long run at the end of the Summer 2026 season, with organizers announcing today that its lease at its current location is nearing its end.

Construction on the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension rolls on this summer, and drivers and commuters are being warned of major traffic disruptions.

Closures of major Surrey highway to last months for SkyTrain construction

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is preparing to welcome students to a significantly larger Vancouver campus within the newly opened Oakridge Park mixed-use development anchored by the indoor mall.

70,000 sq. ft. university campus to open at Oakridge Park mall next month

All good things come to an end — and that includes the world’s largest Canadian flag displayed on the mountains that form a backdrop to the Metro Vancouver region.

World's largest Canada flag atop Grouse Mountain removed after two-month run for FIFA World Cup

Yellow Air Quality Warning in Effect (High Health Risk)

Limit outdoor activity. Reduce activity duration and intensity.

Where:

Metro Vancouver

Northwest – Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore
Northeast – Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge
Southeast – Surrey, Langley, White Rock

Fraser Valley

Central – Abbotsford, Mission

What you can do:

-Check in on others who may be more affected. People at higher risk include those with lung, heart or other chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, older adults, and outdoor workers.

-Improve indoor air quality. Use portable HEPA air cleaners or do-it-yourself box fan air cleaners. If your home has a built-in ventilation system, install filters rated MERV 13 or higher to remove smoke. If possible, adjust the ventilation system to reduce smoke coming indoors.

-Keep windows and doors closed while running air filtration. If it’s hot, focus on staying cool.

-Spend time in places with air conditioning if your home is smoky or too hot. Try community centres, libraries, or malls.

-Seek medical help if you experience severe symptoms such as wheezing, chest pain, trouble breathing or severe cough. Call 911 in emergencies.

-Manage chronic conditions and carry rescue medications with you (e.g. inhalers).

-If you must be outside, a well-fitted N95, KN95, or KF94 mask offers the most protection. Medical masks offer some protection and single layer coverings (e.g. bandanas, scarfs, shirts) offer none.

-Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) often throughout the day because conditions can change quickly. See airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap.

-Sign up for air quality alerts at metrovancouver.org/aqalerts

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Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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