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As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ticked from months to weeks, days, and now mere hours, I have noticed two very different reactions to Vancouver’s role as a host city.

Opinion: The 2026 FIFA World Cup belongs to 16 host cities, and Vancouver is turning its share into something much bigger

Earlier this week, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new temporary VANCOUVER civic pride sign was installed at the entrance plaza to the Canada Place promenade.

Temporary VANCOUVER sign installed at Canada Place in time for FIFA World Cup

Some of the remnants of Vancouver’s Expo ’86 World’s Fair have come full circle. The dozens of flag poles that line the Northeast False Creek waterfront at the Plaza of Nations — originally installed as part of the British Columbia Pavilion complex during Expo ’86 — are once again flying the flags of the world, this time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A full circle 40 years later: Vancouver's Expo '86 World's Fair flag poles fly the world's colours again for FIFA World Cup

It’s the end of an era for the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, and before a huge change for the facility, the City has announced its final day of operation.

City announces final day of operation for Vancouver Aquatic Centre ahead of demolition

A dubious income and market affordability report unsurprisingly revealed that Vancouver is one of the most unaffordable places in the world and that the crisis is spreading to areas that were once a lot more affordable.

Vancouver deemed 'impossibly unaffordable' again as costly reality spreads to smaller markets

Over the past couple of weeks, Metro Vancouver Regional District’s unionized outside workers have been slowly escalating job action, pulling workers off various sites from wastewater treatment plants to regional parks.

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Next month, B. C. homeowners will have the opportunity to apply for a grant that could save them hundreds of dollars. The B. C. homeowner grant offers eligible property owners an opportunity to save some money on their property taxes for their principal residence (meaning they live there).

Here's how B.C. homeowners can save some money

If you’re planning a road trip this summer in B. C., you might get to drive on some fresh roads — or perhaps experience a delay while crews complete the work.

Province says smoother B.C. roads coming thanks to $100M investment

If you’re looking to book accommodation in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup, you might be able to nab a free ticket to the tournament alongside it.

Here's how you could score a free FIFA World Cup ticket in Vancouver

Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to support a low-income public transit pass in the region. At a City Council meeting this week, COPE councillor Sean Orr introduced a member motion asking City of Vancouver staff to work with TransLink to determine how they could implement a $25 monthly pass for people making under $40,000 a year.

City of Vancouver to advocate for $25 monthly public transit passes for people earning under $40,000

In the aftermath of the BC government and ICBC announcing changes to the knowledge test for new drivers, many had concerns, particularly surrounding cheating.

B.C. is 'confident' the online ICBC knowledge test will be safe from cheaters

The rising cost of living continues to weigh on many British Columbians. But for Vancouver renters looking to stretch their rent budget longer each month, there is some positive news.

B.C. leads Canada in rent decreases as Vancouver market hits milestone

New West is now requiring landlords and property owners to keep rentals from reaching dangerous temperatures. On June 8, City Council officially passed an amendment that requires at least one living space in an occupied rental unit to be maintained at or below 26°C between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., from April 1 to Oct 31.

New Westminster landlords now have to keep rental units from getting too hot

BC Ferries has taken delivery of the first of four new additional Island Class vessels that will join its fleet over the next year, marking another step in a major effort to modernize ferry service on minor routes.

First of four new additional BC Ferries Island Class ships arrives in B.C.

Pedestrians walking between SkyTrain’s Metrotown Station on the south side of Central Boulevard and the bus exchange and Metropolis at Metrotown mall on the north side can now cross one of Metro Vancouver’s busiest intersections for foot traffic in a completely new way.

Metrotown's new pedestrian scramble crossing between mall and SkyTrain station reaches completion

Luminara, a vessel of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, arrived at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal in Downtown Vancouver on Monday, marking the ultra-luxury cruise line’s first-ever visit to the Port of Vancouver and the beginning of a new seasonal presence in the city.

Ultra-luxury Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection begins regular cruise sailings from Vancouver

Much of the attention surrounding the design of Vancouver’s new Freedom Mobile Arch — the new amphitheatre at the PNE fairgrounds in Hastings Park — has focused on its striking appearance during daylight, defined by its sweeping mass-timber roof and monumental scale.

The massive roof of Freedom Mobile Arch, the new PNE amphitheatre, doubles as a programmable light show

T&T Supermarket’s long-delayed location at the newly built first phase of the Gilmore Place complex in the Brentwood district of Burnaby is finally moving forward after spending more than two years mired in what the company’s head described as “permit hell.”

Construction on T&T Supermarket at Brentwood in Burnaby is finally underway after 'permit hell'

There is now a scheduled date for Vancouver’s one-night fireworks celebration this summer to help fill the void left by the cancellation of the three-night Honda Celebration of Light fireworks competition.

Major public fireworks show in Vancouver to kick off 2026 B.C. Day long weekend

New B. C. drivers who have yet to obtain their Learner’s licence are getting some great news from ICBC. Today, ICBC and the B. C. Ministry of the Attorney General announced some major changes taking place in how knowledge tests work.

ICBC announces major modern change for new driver testing in B.C.

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