Maria Diment
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Widely popular TikTok star and gamer spotted at UBC campus in Vancouver
The internet celebrity took photos with fans, including some BeReal snaps. → Read More
'Cocaine Bear was the spiritual prequel': Ryan Reynolds makes spoof tribute to made-up film legend at Oscars
The 2023 Academy Awards telecast featured a convincing parody tribute to a made-up film industry icon, featuring Cocaine Bear director Elizabeth Banks. → Read More
'14 Going On 31': Ryan Reynolds shares charming throwback to his B.C.-filmed movie
The movie also cast Hollywood stars Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, and Zoe Saldaña. → Read More
Did Vancouver get a new SkyTrain station? Waterfront transformed into superhero city terminal
Locals may spot unfamiliar signage at Granville Square and Waterfront Station as the popular TV show Superman & Lois transforms the city into Metropolis → Read More
Vancouver ranks third best city in Canada for students
A recent ranking named Vancouver one of the best cities for students in Canada this year. Kingston, Ontario, ranked first and Montreal, Quebec, came second → Read More
Number of residents displaced after 'very busy night' for Vancouver firefighters
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services had a busy night attending to residential fires March 10-11, 2023. A number of people are displaced and several were injured → Read More
Here's why so many movies are filmed at this historic train station in Vancouver
The train station was set in big cities like Los Angeles, Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. → Read More
20+ ways to have a fun, frugal spring break in Vancouver
Looking for budget-friendly, cheap things to do in Vancouver during spring break? Check out this list of both indoors and outdoors activity ideas. → Read More
Drivers issued 34 tickets under 2 hours ‘ironically’ in front of downtown Vancouver court
Police officers are cracking down on distracted driving. → Read More
Girls only: Makeshift solarium for rent in downtown Vancouver apartment
This solarium comes with a bed, desk, and curtain instead of a fourth wall and door. The small but spacious room is available for clean, quiet women only → Read More
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa tour kicks off in Vancouver this summer
The rappers will tour with guests Too $hort, Warren G, Berner, and DJ Drama. → Read More
These Vancouver-based period brands are revolutionizing that time of the month
From menstrual panties to mineral underwear to period pain relief, these local businesses are revolutionizing and destigmatizing that time of the month. → Read More
Vancouver man dead after evening stabbing in Killarney neighbourhood
Vancouver police were called to a home near Boundary Road and East 45th Avenue on March 3. The victim, 22-year-old Caleb Morin, died from his injuries → Read More
This week's snowstorm toppled nearly 900 trees, branches on Vancouver streets
One City of Vancouver call taker said it was a very busy day for fallen tree reports. → Read More
Popular Metro Vancouver summer music festival cancels 2023 event
The popular summer concert event with performances from some of the world's biggest artists in Surrey, BC announced this year's event is not happening. → Read More
This is why tap water in some Vancouver neighbourhoods looks ‘a bit brown’
Some Vancouver residents reported seeing a brown tint in their tap water in the Grandview-Woodland and Champlain Heights areas. Here is what the city says → Read More
Metro Vancouver couple 'excited' about $500K lotto win
He says he told his wife "gently" about the good news. → Read More
Authorities respond to number of collisions in Vancouver during snowfall
VPD and VFRS responded to a number of collisions during the February snowstorm. ICBC shares a report on the number of claims reported between Feb. 25-28. → Read More
'It'll be loud and dangerous': Expect major road closures on multiple Vancouver streets
Locals travelling through Yaletown in March will want to plan ahead to avoid road closures along multiple busy streets. Here's everything you need to know → Read More
A huge Pokémon championship is coming to Vancouver this month
Players can but their battling skills to the test. → Read More