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Vancouver's Oakridge Park shopping centre will host new luxury retailers including Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino, with openings set for Spring 2026. The development also features wellness and beauty brands like Sephora and Sisley Paris. A six-week pop-up event called The Autumn Palette will preview the shopping experience starting October 16.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's “zero means zero” motion aims for no property tax hike in 2026, directing staff to find $100 million in savings. The budget, focused on core services like road maintenance and public safety, faces scrutiny over how savings will be achieved. The council, led by Sim's ABC Vancouver majority, will vote on the final budget later.
The provincial government introduced legislation allowing Vancouver city council to hold a referendum on Mayor Ken Sim's plan to dissolve the elected park board. If approved, the council would gain authority over park governance, with a referendum requiring over 50% voter support. Sim anticipates significant taxpayer savings from this transition.
The Vancouver Canucks face a challenging start to the 2025-26 season with a demanding schedule that features a mix of home and away games. They open the season against the Calgary Flames and follow up with tough matchups against the Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues. Success in these early games is crucial for their playoff aspirations.
Vancouver hosts a variety of events this Thanksgiving weekend, including the NHL Canucks' home opener against the Calgary Flames on October 9. The Vancouver International Film Festival runs until October 12, showcasing 170 feature films and 100 short films across multiple venues. Other attractions include Diwali celebrations, a cranberry harvest event, and the annual Fright Nights at Playland.
The Vancouver Canucks open their 2025-26 NHL season against the Calgary Flames, featuring 18-year-old Braeden Cootes making his NHL debut. Cootes, selected 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, demonstrated strong potential during preseason and impressed teammates with his maturity and skill. Fans can watch the game at 7:00 p.m. on TVAS, Sportsnet, and Sportsnet+.
Chaiiwala of London plans to expand its presence in Canada, opening new locations in Metro Vancouver by 2026. The brand, known for its East Indian and British-inspired menu, currently operates seven shops in the Lower Mainland and aims to reach 100 locations nationwide by 2030.
Lululemon Athletica faces criticism from founder Chip Wilson, who equated the company's struggles to a "plane crash" in a Wall Street Journal ad. The company, which has seen its share price drop over 53% this year, responded by emphasizing Wilson's lack of involvement and accuracy in his statements. Wilson criticized Lululemon's focus on short-term gains over product innovation and called for a return to its original brand values.
The ongoing BC General Employees’ Union strike has caused the closure of all provincially run liquor stores in British Columbia, severely affecting private liquor businesses. With no deliveries for over six weeks, store owners like Sukh Randhawa of Liquor 62 report dwindling inventory and lost customers. Randhawa urges the government to allow retailers to pick up their own stock to prevent further losses.
Traffic on Oak Street in Vancouver cleared after a serious motor vehicle incident near BC Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning. Initial reports suggested an engine explosion, but authorities later deemed those claims unsubstantiated. Two individuals were hospitalized in serious condition following the incident.