The 90s, Olivier Salvas’ latest exhibition, hanging at Bean Hastings Gallery, is not just about a decade, it is an exhibition about a feeling – a feeling those of us of a certain age well remember. The cultural spirit of the 1990s inspires the exhibition as it explores a time remembered for its boldness, optimism,…
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Vancouver Summer Street Festivals Highlight the City’s Vibrant Communities.
With a big headline grabbing street party going on now – The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone filling Granville Street with entertainment and activities until the closing of FIFA World Cup on July 19 – it’s easy to overlook some of the other long standing summer street festivals that have become staples of the community over…
Celebrate the 79th Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1st
The 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival, presented by The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society returns July 1, 2026 to Steveston Village. One of the country’s largest and most cherished Canada Day events, the festival honours the local community spirit and storied fishing heritage, with a parade, live music, youth…
Catch FIFA World Cup Fever at Free Fan Site
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals are now underway. The largest tournament in history sees 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in 3 countries from today, June 11 to July 19, 2026. Here in Vancouver, BC Place hosts seven matches over the next three weeks. If you don’t have a ticket to watch…
Doors Open Richmond Returns With New Doors Opening for 2026
The 19th annual Doors Open Richmond (DOR) presented by Richmond Museum will take place June 6 and 7 with more than 40 partner sites opening their doors to welcome visitors. Over the course of the weekend, visitors will have the chance to experience the diverse cultural organizations, public facilities, and historical landmarks that form the…
Web Summit 2026 Wraps With Big Numbers
As Web Summit Vancouver begins its final day, this year’s success has built of the strong foundations of year one. Web Summit 2026 has welcomed 20,235 attendees, 1,197 startups, and 768 investors from over 100 countries to the Vancouver Convention Centre. The North American edition of Web Summit’s global tech series saw a 13% increase over last year’s investor…
MOA presents the World Premiere of — I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson, on display in the Audain Gallery from May 14 to October 12. MOA Curator, Pacific Northwest + Contemporary Indigenous Art –Jordan Wilson (no relation to the artist) curates the exhibition featuring an epic collection of…