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Vancouver's 2020 Polar Bear Swim will mark 100 years of a chilly New Year's Day tradition

It's not only one of the world's biggest Polar Bear Swims, it's also one of the oldest, and on January 1, 2020 the event marks a century of chilly New Year's Day fun in Vancouver.

Dec 16, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Meet Geoff Coates, V.I.A.'s new (and first ever!) editorial cartoonist

He's inspired by artists such as Len Norris, Aislin, and Duncan Macpherson

Dec 16, 2019 11:24 AM Read more >

Burnaby's Michael Buble gets immortalized in wax

Can Michael Buble be in two places at once?

Dec 16, 2019 7:16 AM Read more >

MAP: Where to see amazing Christmas light displays in the Tri-Cities

Use this map to navigate the best and the brightest holiday lights displays in the area

Dec 13, 2019 3:28 PM Read more >

Watch this awesome pixel art SkyTrain video made by a tourist

A highlight of Expo '86, Vancouver's SkyTrain opened on Dec. 11, 1985, offering free service for the first eight days. As such, the transportation system turned 34 on Wednesday.

Dec 13, 2019 3:08 PM Read more >

Get lost in this illuminated wonderland on one night only this month in Vancouver

The longest night of the year provides an inky black sky that is ideal for the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival in Vancouver.

Dec 13, 2019 2:22 PM Read more >

Vancouver targets 50,000 square feet of new arts space within the next year

Howe Street Studios is the first of several new city-owned arts spaces set to open in Vancouver over the coming year.

Dec 13, 2019 1:52 PM Read more >

Popular street party gets festive with one-time holiday pop-up tonight

New Westminster’s favourite street party is returning for one night only

Dec 13, 2019 1:32 PM Read more >

Watch illuminated festive carol ships set sail in Deep Cove Saturday night

A night of sights and songs awaits at this free, festive family-friendly event.

Dec 13, 2019 10:09 AM Read more >

Get in the holiday spirit with this musical rendition of “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Metro Vancouver

Patrick Street Productions has adapted It’s a Wonderful Life and transformed it into a heavenly holiday musical, running Dec 19 – Jan 5, 2020 at the Anvil Centre Theatre.

Dec 13, 2019 9:57 AM Read more >

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