You can take part in free gardening workshops in Richmond, from now until October, that not only teach you pruning and planting tips, you’ll also be contributing to a garden that provides fresh produce to local charities combatting food insecurity.

This morning, some of the airwaves in Vancouver have gone silent as Rogers ceased broadcasting 1130 NewsRadio (CKWX-AM) Vancouver and Sportsnet 650 (CISL-AM), Vancouver’s last remaining sports radio station. Rogers Sports & Media says it is cutting 230 positions across the division as it announces it’s shuttering six radio stations.

GIVEAWAY! Eastside Arts Festival returns with expanded programming July 17–26, 2026 spanning neighbourhoods, parks, studios, and breweries across the Eastside Arts District, and including an all-day outdoor music event at MacLean Park.

Enjoy a lineup of free entertainment this July and August in Burnaby at Summer Stages in Confederation Park (starting July 14), and Summer Cinema at Civic Square and Confederation Park (starting August 14).

Vote now to help choose the top 13 photographs, from a Downtown Eastside community photography initiative, that will appear in the 2027 Hope in Shadows calendar.

A crowdfunding campaign has launched in support of a new documentary feature film that will highlight the growing community behind North America’s only regular comedy show dedicated to trans women.

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend July 3-5, 2026. World Cup, concerts, markets, festivals, and more engaging events all around the region.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC will celebrate the club’s 13th annual Pride Match, presented by TELUS, on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at BC Place when they face LAFC. The match celebrates the power of sport to bring people together, foster inclusion, and create a sense of belonging for all communities.

Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver – fireworks, parades, live music, family activities and more happening July 1st. Plan your celebration.

The FIFA World Cup has taken over Vancouver and there are fans and visitors from all over the world enjoying the festive atmosphere. On now until July 19th, you can catch all of the action at a variety of watch public parties around Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, and beyond.