The Vancouver Whitecaps are off to a terrific start to the season, and a big part of their early success is goalkeeping.  In his second season in Vancouver, Yohei Takaoka has elevated his game, helping the Whitecaps jump to a 5-2-3 start and fourth spot in the Western Conference. The 28-year-old goalkeeper is tied for the MLS lead for clean sheets (4), keeping opponents off the scoresheet entirely in 40% of Vancouver’s MLS games. Takaoka’s most recent clean sheet against Austin FC on May 4 moved him past former Whitecaps goalkeeper Max Crepeau into second place with 14 clean sheets in the ..read more

Kitsilano Pool will not be opening alongside other pools on May 18, and the Vancouver Park Board has some disappointing news for Kits enthusiasts. Vancouver’s first swim times were set to commence on May 18, with registration to begin on May 15 at noon. However, Kits Pool will not be among the pools you can register for due to some “unforeseen repairs.” “We regret that Kitsilano Pool will not open on May 18,” the Vancouver Park Board says. You might also like: - Interim fix for leaky Kitsilano Pool will enable reopening next month - This is the new hotel, entertainment, retail, and office deve ..read more

To help ensure the car-free street sees ample activation during Gastown’s Water Street pedestrian zone pilot project this summer, the Vancouver City Council has approved the measure of waiving fees for businesses and organizations to create new and expanded patios and merchandise displays. Additionally, the municipal government will provide $20,000 to the Gastown Business Improvement Society to restart its parking initiative of providing visitors three hours of free parking once per week during the pilot project. The business improvement association previously expressed deep concern there coul ..read more

Who said good food has to break the bank? An OG Vancouver restaurant is marking 30 years of serving the city delicious eats and, to celebrate, it’s launching a wallet-friendly $10 lunch menu along with some seriously awesome happy hour specials. Located downtown at 808 Bute Street from the Bute and Robson Plaza car-free block, Jang Mo Jib is known for its authentic Korean fare, late-night service, and cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. NEW FEATURE ITEMS AND QUICK-PICK $10 LUNCH Its new quick-pick lunch menu is set to offer five items for just $10! And all are served with a bowl of comforting ri ..read more

A disturbing incident in East Vancouver has led to criminal charges after police say a person tried to steal a woman’s baby in broad daylight. Police say the woman was nursing her child inside a parked vehicle along Commercial Drive and East 2nd Avenue on Thursday afternoon. A stranger allegedly entered the vehicle, assaulted the 32-year-old mother and reportedly tried to steal the woman’s baby. The suspect was not successful, and bystanders jumped in to help the woman and apprehend the suspect until police could arrive. The baby was unhurt, but the woman suffered minor injuries, police said i ..read more

Good Co. Bars is your home for the playoffs! Enjoy $5 beers, prizes, a full game-day experience, and the best atmosphere to catch the game. Join us at any of our five locations. ---------------------------------------- A new fan-created playoff song just dropped and it’s drawing rave reviews from Vancouver Canucks supporters. Played to the tune of “Where the streets have no name” by U2, which made its glorious return as the Canucks’ intro song in the playoffs, this song gets straight to the point. And it takes aim at the Canucks’ second-round opponent: the Edmonton Oilers. “McDavid sucks, Drai ..read more

If all goes as planned, the Richmond Night Market as we know it could look quite different in the not so distant future. Planning efforts for a massive development of the 22-acre vacant site at 8351 River Road and 2431 No. 3 Road — located just west of SkyTrain Bridgeport Station and River Rock Casino Resort — have been well over a decade in the making. Moreover, the site is also bisected by the Canada Line’s elevated guideway towards Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You might also like: - First phase of Lansdowne Centre mall redevelopment includes 1,100 homes and new retail - Massive se ..read more

A downtown Vancouver penthouse thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic is now listed for much less than last sold. During the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Mohammad Movassaghi became the subject of much public scrutiny for flouting public health orders and hosting parties in the penthouse suite, which is now up for grabs. Some referred to the suite as a “makeshift nightclub.” He was also banned from working in the investment industry. You might also like: - Vancouver penthouse party host banned from working in investment industry - Average asking rent in Vancouver sees spike after months of d ..read more

Due to a huge geomagnetic storm, this weekend is expected to be a rare and amazing opportunity to spot the northern lights in Vancouver. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the lights are “a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.” Fortunately, we might even get a glimpse of nature’s light show around Vancouver, in some of the more secluded areas of the Metro Vancouver region, away from the light pollution of dense urban areas. Although ..read more

The forecast for Metro Vancouver is filled with warm weather and sunny skies, which means it’s the perfect time to get on the water to cool off. Dragon Boat BC is here to help with its expanded Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Days, which will start on Sunday, May 26, in Olympic Village. Each date in the series includes new activities on both land and water, centred on a different theme, and is open to paddlers of all ages. >   > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > >   > > A post shared by Dragon Boat BC 龍舟會 (@dragonboatbc) You m ..read more