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ANALYSIS | On the Climb To The Top: Vancouver Sits Among The Best In The MLS
On Feb. 21, the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season commenced. As the first ten games of the year were played, the standings unfolded with the Whitecaps among the top, even though they played one less game. Impressively, the Whitecaps have emerged from last season’s Cup Final heartbreak with an 8-0-1 (W-T-L) record.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver Reports First Snowless Winter Since 1983
For the first time since the 1982-83 season, Vancouver reported its first snowless winter, which was also the second warmest winter of the city's history. Experts say the lack of snow demonstrates the impact of global warming, and they worry that the warm winter will lead to a worse forest fire season and additional water shortages.
What Vancouver's Art Scene Has To Offer This Summer
While staples of the city, springtime in Vancouver includes more than mountain views and cherry blossoms. This spring, the arts scene encompasses a variety of interesting acts, with everything from ballet to Shakespeare available for interested viewers.
Vancouver Prepares to Host Seven 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches
Vancouver will host seven FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place from Jun. 13 to Jul. 11, which is estimated to bring over one million visitors to the province. This increase in tourism is predicted to benefit hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and thousands of local businesses across the city. However, it may also limit housing availability, increase demand for police and emergency services, and strain public transit systems and infrastructure.
Vancouver’s Best Spring Events
Spring has sprung, and so has the search for seasonal activities. Luckily, Vancouver offers countless events and activities worth checking out this season, including shopping at markets, wandering through scenic gardens, and musical performances.
Court Recognizes Aboriginal Title Over 210 km of Nootka Island
On Apr. 2, the BC Court of Appeal granted full Aboriginal title over a 210-square-kilometre part of Nootka Island to the Nuchatlaht peoples. The Nuchahlaht are a First Nation group of around 170 members that primarily live on the north side of Vancouver Island.
Vancouver’s 2026 Concert Lineup
Last year, Vancouver hosted major concerts for renowned artists such as AC/DC, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, Djo, Tate McRae, and Tyler, The Creator. Once again, Vancouver is lined up to accommodate more great performers this year in popular venues such as Rogers Arena and BC Place. These incoming artists encompass a wide range of music genres, from high-energy pop to heavy rock, so every music fan in Vancouver is guaranteed a good time.
OpenAI CEO Issues Apology To Tumbler Ridge Victims
On Apr. 23, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered an apology to the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, which was the deadliest in Canada since the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
Nine Candidates Run To Become BC Conservative Party Leader
After the BC Conservative’s slim defeat in the 2024 Provincial election and the resignation of leader John Rustad, the role of BC Conservative Party leader is up for grabs. As of Feb. 28, nine candidates are campaigning to become the party leader, with the vote set to happen on May 30.
BC Government Aims To Amend DRIPA, Indigenous Leaders Disapprove
The BC government is currently planning to modify the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), despite resistance from Indigenous groups.
ANALYSIS | Record-Low Snowfalls, Poor Ski Conditions On BC Mountains
As the ski and snowboard season has reached a halfway point, skiers and snowboarders at local mountains are closely monitoring snow conditions. Confidence in a strong winter continues to fade as record-low snowfalls and rising temperatures have led to poor-quality snow across local mountains.
Mass Shooting In Tumbler Ridge Leaves Eight Victims Dead
On Feb. 10, a mass shooting occurred in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, BC. Six children and two adults were killed, and the shooter was found dead at the scene, according to CBC.
BC Paramedics Reach Tentative Deal With Government After 97 Per Cent Vote In Favour Of Strike
From Feb. 2 to Feb. 16, more than 6,000 emergency dispatchers and ambulance paramedics voted in a strike vote conducted by their union, the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia (APBC). Ultimately, the paramedics voted in favour of striking. However, before job action began, the union agreed to a tentative agreement with its employer.
BC Care Home Funding Cuts Spark Concern For Seniors And Families
On Oct. 31, 2025, the Government of British Columbia officially ended additional funding for overtime and agency staff in long-term care and assisted-living facilities across the province. This funding was originally introduced in the spring of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help care homes with staff shortages, according to City News.
ANALYSIS | The End Of The Hughes Era: Why The Canucks Finally Moved On
Every true Canucks fan knows the magic of 2011. Led by the twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Vancouver reached its all-time peak: one win away from winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League (NHL). This left some optimism and hope coming out of the Sedin Era, so Vancouver’s management was determined to find a replacement franchise player as soon as possible. Fortunately, in the following years, the Canucks got lucky.
Vancouver’s Best Activities This Season
With the holidays approaching, Vancouverites may be wondering what they can do to enjoy the festive season. From ice skating to cute cafes, this city has everything you need to savour this winter.
City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
Where Hamberites Hit the Slopes: Top Ski & Snowboard Spots This Winter
With winter here and the ski season starting, Hamberites are headed to the slopes — from big destinations like Whistler to local mountains near the city. To prepare for the upcoming snow, students shared their go-to skiing/snowboarding destinations for the winter.
Canada Completes Controversial Ostrich Cull, Killing Over 300 Ostriches
On Nov. 7, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the euthanization of between 300 to 330 ostriches suspected of carrying H5N1 avian flu at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia.
Vancouver City Council Approves Projects for the Downtown Eastside
The Vancouver city council has approved a new set of policies aimed to enhance the Downtown Eastside (DTES), targeting four main areas: housing, local economy, wellbeing and public safety. These directives were put in place to address the many challenges the area has been facing.