Saturday's protest had a massive turnout. 😮 On Saturday afternoon, thousands gathered at David Lam Park to call for a regime change in Iran. The VPD anticipated more than 30,000 people to attend the protest, and deployed many extra officers to the downtown core to prepare.

Effective February 17 until December 31, 2026, Canadians will be exempt from China's visa requirements. This was confirmed last month when Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss a variety of measures, including things like tourism.

Police are asking witnesses to report any details of the incident. 🚓 bit.ly/4tM3OHq

Canada vs. USA for women’s hockey gold on Thursday. 🥇 Canada gets the unbeaten U.S. in the Olympic final on Feb. 19 at 10:10am PST. The Americans already blanked Canada 5-0 in group play, so this is the ultimate runback.

Canada's getting another winter storm soon. ❄️ bit.ly/46PGqP5

Drake’s OVO x McDonald’s “Afters Meal” is officially out in Canada. McDonald’s has been teasing the “Where Night Owls Land” drop for Feb. 17, and it’s finally here. The collab features three items: a McDouble Afters Meal, Junior Chicken Afters Meal, and a Med Nite Sprite.

Protests are continuing throughout Downtown Vancouver. Metro Vancouver’s Iranian community is calling for a major Feb. 14 rally, with Vancouver’s event set for 2pm at Jack Poole Plaza.

Wendy’s Canada is doing a $1 Dave’s Single on Feb. 15. 🍔 No reservations. No prix fixe. Just a $1 Dave’s Single for one day only. It’s with purchase, and you need to order through the Wendy’s app or online. Your Feb. 15 burger date is now locked in.

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Metro Vancouver homes are now taking about 100 days to sell. 🏠 Sales are down and inventory is up, which is killing urgency. Buyers are still touring, but they’re picky and slow to commit, so sellers are stuck doing price drops or relaunches to hit the new reality.

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It's officially here. 🌉 bit.ly/4qF9fot

Manitoba teen says ER missed her broken arm after a 14-hour wait. She says she was told to go home and ice it, then a clinic the next day found two fractures and put her in a cast.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as other federal leaders, are heading to B.C. for a community vigil in Tumbler Ridge to honour those lost on Tuesday. 🕯️ Governor General Mary Simon and Carney will be delivering remarks alongside Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka and B.C. Premier David Eby.

This guy built a SeaBus out of 4,000 Lego pieces. 🚢 William Fong made a super detailed Lego model of the Burrard Pacific Breeze, took about 3 months to build, and even SeaBus engineers were impressed.

A&W Burger Family Deals are back Feb. 16-22. 🍔 It’s app-only. You can get BOGO Mama Burgers on Wednesday.

Dogpool is pulling up to Fan Expo Vancouver. Peggy, the Dogpool pup from Deadpool & Wolverine, is scheduled for “pawtographs” and photo ops at Fan Expo Vancouver (Feb. 14-16).

Short-track skaters are calling out “soft” ice at Milano-Cortina 2026. Canada’s Steven Dubois called the ice “really bad” after a crash, while organizers say they’re satisfied with the ice quality. The shared rink setup with figure skating is putting conditions under a microscope.

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Peace and Culture Coffee is Vancouver's newest coffee spot, serving up classics and modern takes on your traditional café fare. You can expect fun twists such as a Mango Sticky Rice Matcha. ☕️ Peace and Culture is located at 720 Glen Dr., Vancouver.

Organizers say weekly downtown Vancouver rallies have grown since unrest escalated in Iran after a late Dec. 2025 currency collapse and a crackdown that included internet shutdowns, with Feb. 14 set as a global day of action.

Granville Street is getting a major makeover. 🏙️ bit.ly/40d8GYd

Tame Impala just announced the Deadbeat Tour Canada stops. Bell Centre July 22, Scotiabank Arena July 25-26, Rogers Arena Sep. 5. Tickets go live Feb. 20 at 12pm local.

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Republican support is wavering for U.S President Donald Trump. 😮 In a symbolic move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against Trump's tariffs against Canada on Wednesday evening. The motion passed, but it did not get the majority required to become veto-proof.

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Hilary Duff just announced her first full-scale global tour in almost 20 years. 🎟️ lucky me tour starts June 22 and runs into Feb. 2027. The Vancouver concert will be on Jan 22. Presale signup deadline is Feb. 16 at 6pm ET, with Canada/U.S. presale Feb. 18 at 10am local.

McDonald’s x OVO is officially set for Feb. 17. 👀🦉 McDonald’s Canada teased the collab after “Where night owls land” posters appeared around Toronto. People are already calling it a Drake Order or an OVO merch drop.

B.C. declares a Day of Mourning for Tumbler Ridge on Thursday. Noon PST moment of silence at the legislature. Throne speech postponed. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia speaks at 2pm with remarks dedicated to Tumbler Ridge.

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TransLink just put Captain Canuck on Compass Cards. 🇨🇦 Limited-edition bundles launch at Fan Expo Vancouver (Feb. 14-16) at Lev Gleason booth 1131 with online sales after while supplies last. $39.99, limit 4.

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World Cup 2026 Vancouver says it’s on track with 120 days to go. Vancouver says it’s on pace for World Cup 2026. 130,000+ applied to volunteer, 6,000+ were invited to try out, confirmations roll out in Feb., and training starts in March for 3,200+ roles.

Vancouver's ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse! 🐎 bit.ly/3OaJXkU

WestJet just cut 16 Canada-U.S. routes for summer 2026. ✈️ WestJet says a “notable” drop in transborder demand is driving 16 route suspensions for summer 2026, including five from Vancouver and five from Edmonton.

How much does an "I do" cost? 💍 According to a new report by Zoocasa, it is cheaper to host a wedding than have a down payment in Greater Vancouver. On average, weddings cost $38,000 in Vancouver while a down payment is $86,480.

Looks like someone got a good deal! 😮 A West Vancouver residence was just sold for $8 million under its original asking price. 2612 Bellevue Ave. was first listed for $24,800,000, but was then bought for just $16,750,000 last week.

By June 1, 2026, the City of Vancouver will require multi-family buildings larger than 50,000 sq. ft. to report annual energy and carbon usage. According to Energize Vancouver, this reporting system is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 🏘️

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Canucks broadcast legend Jim Robson has passed away at 91. The Canucks confirmed Jim Robson has passed away at 91. He called games from 1970-1999 and became the voice of the team for nearly three decades.

Fraser Health announced that maternity patients will be diverted from Ridge Meadows Hospital starting Thursday, February 12 at 8:00am to Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00am. The closure is due to a "temporary gap in obstetrician-gynecologist coverage," said Fraser Health.

B.C. mobilizes major support for Tumbler Ridge after school shooting. Premier David Eby says the province is mobilizing extensive supports as RCMP investigate. Police say at least 10 people are no longer alive, including the suspect, and about 25 were assessed for injuries.

Tumbler Ridge school shooting leaves 10 people gone, including the suspect. RCMP say the suspect acted alone, the motive is still unknown, and about 25 people were hurt. Schools are closed for the rest of the week and supports are being brought in.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Greater Vancouver Zoo! 🧧 bit.ly/4rAphko

Canadians in Cuba are stuck waiting for flights home. ✈️ Air Canada and WestJet have suspended Cuba service as the island warns jet fuel won’t be reliably available, with airlines saying they’re working to fly travellers back to Canada.