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Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open its first Vancouver location at 901 Granville St by early 2026. The franchise, which has over 320 locations worldwide, will also establish branches in Victoria and Abbotsford, with the Victoria spot expected to open first. The casual eatery specializes in Nashville Hot Chicken and offers a menu of tenders and sides.
Vancouver city council will consider extending the deadline for property owners to file complaints regarding the empty homes tax, which has generated $169.8 million in net revenue since its inception in 2017. This amendment aims to improve fairness by allowing late submissions with a modest penalty, addressing hardships faced by some property owners.
V.I.A. hosted its first pop-up pumpkin patch at Kits Beach, attracting local families despite rainy weather. The event featured games, photo opportunities, and gift cards for pumpkin collectors, transforming the beach into a festive playground. This unique celebration of Halloween spirit highlighted Vancouver's resilience against the rain.
Ottawa's Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Bill C-14, aims to impose tougher measures on repeat and violent offenders, shaped significantly by input from B.C. officials. Key changes include reverse onus provisions for violent crimes and the elimination of house arrest for serious sexual offenses. Justice Minister Sean Fraser highlighted B.C.'s active role in developing these reforms.
The City Council convened this week to address various topics during the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting. Council members referred a motion on creating safe pedestrian areas for Halloween to staff for further information, while two other motions regarding youth voices and developer handouts were not approved. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 6 PM.
Metro Vancouver forecasts heavy rain on Halloween, with up to 50 mm expected, prompting caution for trick-or-treaters. Environment Canada meteorologist Catherine Aubry warns that conditions may vary as the week progresses, with gusty winds also anticipated. Temperatures will remain stable, averaging around 11 to 12°C.
Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow, celebrated his love for libraries by visiting the Vancouver Public Library and sharing a video with his followers. Local singer Bukola recorded the new theme song for the show, which has a special connection to Vancouver. The library boasts nine floors, prompting Threets to express his admiration for its size.
The Vancouver Canucks traded for Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Reichel shared his emotional experience of the trade, revealing he learned about it while out shopping for a Halloween costume. Despite the abrupt change, he expressed excitement for this new opportunity in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Canucks called up Kirill Kudryavtsev as a precautionary measure due to an injury to Quinn Hughes. Kudryavtsev's versatility as a left-shot defenceman allows him to fill in for any injured player. His call-up raises questions about the team's strategy, especially regarding Elias Pettersson's performance.
Celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers is selling his Tofino gallery for $4 million, alongside the business for $500,000. The gallery, known for its intricate cedar architecture and Indigenous art, has been a local landmark for over 40 years. Vickers, now in his late 70s, hopes a new owner will preserve the gallery's legacy.