June comes to a close with the FIFA World Cup excitement continuing to build, while more summer spectacles fill the picks History: Today’s Canada v Switzerland at noon at BC Place, has the potential to trigger a party the city hasn’t seen in years. If Canada pulls off a win to advance to the next…
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Bard On The Beach Kicks Off Its 37th Season With Merry Wives of Windsor
A sure sign that summer is upon us, Bard On The Beach Shakespeare Festival has opened for another season – kicking things off with a slapstick, laugh-out-loud, Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted with Bruce Horak, like many things this summer, the comedy takes on a soccer-centric edge. Set in the…
Picks of the Week – June 17, 2026
After a boisterous start, week two of the FIFA World Cup festivities are on deck with Canada’s first local match sure to boost the excitement even more, but not overwhelming the plethora of picks this week Pitch: The World Cup excitement reaches a fever pitch when Group B Teams: Canada & Qatar prepare to blow the roof…
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 Sites
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…
Picks of the Week – June 10, 2026
After years of build up, the big event kicks off this week as the World Cup Finals come to BC Place and 15 other cities around the continent. While it draws much of the attention, there is still plenty of other entertainment to pick from this week. Kick-Off: Vancouver gets its first taste of World…