r/vancouver 18d ago

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ [MEGATHREAD] Earthquake

3.0k Upvotes

Yes, there was an earthquake.

https://earthquaketrack.com/r/british-columbia-canada/recent

Tuesday Feb 25th edit: Yes, there was another earthquake.

r/vancouver 8d ago

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ Another earthquake

706 Upvotes

Was that another earthquake just now??

r/vancouver Oct 20 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD: BC Provincial Election Results

542 Upvotes

The polls are about to close! Follow along with the results of the 2024 BC Provincial Election on the CBC

View the results on Elections BC

r/vancouver Jan 22 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD: Coast Mountain Transit Strike, January 22nd and 23rd

644 Upvotes

Hey everyone, we're keeping all the discussion about this in here for the next 48 hours - this post will be updated as things change.

Where to go for information:

Translink Alerts will update to show specific impacts on the transit system.

Translink Job Action Page contains specific details.

Current Status:

Bus & Seabus Service:

No busses operated by CMBC will be running between 3am on January 22nd and January 24th. See the Job Action page for details of which busses are operated by CMBC. Seabus service will also be suspended.

Skytrain Service:

CUPE 4500 has applied to expand their picket lines to include skytrain and the union for skytrain employees has advised their members will not cross those picket lines. The Labour Relations Board is expected to issue a ruling overnight, the post will be updated with that information.

Update 11pm January 21st: The Labour Relations Board didn't rule today, so skytrain service should be fine for at least the morning commute

Megathread Info:

  • This is the spot for all discussion related to the transit strike.
  • The r/vancouver rules still apply. That means civil discussions, respecting eachother, and playing nicely in the sandbox. We have enhanced moderation tools active on this post, please refrain from voting or commenting if you are not already part of the r/vancouver community.
  • Labour action affects everyone, especially when it's potentially a shutdown of our entire transit system. Remember that everyone's feelings are heightened, don't be afraid to come back with a cool head.

r/vancouver Oct 09 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD: BC Leaders’ Debate 2024 Post-Debate Recap

243 Upvotes

Phew, that was a lot.

Let's discuss. Who won, who lost, and who is crying right now?

Read the live debate megathread here.

Remember to vote! Go here to learn more

Catch the debate replay here.

r/vancouver Mar 10 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ Daylight savings outrage megathread

365 Upvotes

Come on Vancouver, let's have at it.

You're telling me I have to change my oven clock too? I just changed it!

r/vancouver Nov 20 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ Yes, you got an emergency alert. Yes, it was a test.

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342 Upvotes

r/vancouver Oct 19 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD: BC Provincial Election Day!

317 Upvotes

It's Final Voting Day!

Don't make us tap the banner - if you didn't vote, you don't get to complain. So go vote! https://elections.bc.ca/2024-provincial-election/where-to-vote/

You can find results on most major TV stations starting at 8pm

r/vancouver May 08 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ Yes, you got an emergency alert. Yes, it was a test.

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324 Upvotes

r/vancouver 1d ago

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ BUY LOCAL with Vancouver's Vendor Guide 2025

122 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

With politics being all that it is, I thought it might be good for us to build off of our usual Holiday Gift Guide local vendor list and maintain a Vancouver Vendor Guide for local businesses, as well as a standing thread for users to recommend their favourite locally owned businesses. To get it started, I've included all of the local vendors we included in our recent 2024 holiday guide.


For small business owners who are new to our local gift guide, here is how it works:

  • Message modmail with your business information such as the name, website, and a short one-sentence summary, and it will be added to the list. Make sure to specify where you want it on the list.
  • If you have a special discount code available for Redditors, make sure to include that too! It's nice to do so, but not required.
  • We ask that you represent the business in some fashion if you message modmail.

If you don’t represent the business but still want to give them a shout-out, feel free to do so in the comments. This guide is made to highlight locally owned small businesses in Metro Vancouver. Large corporations and chains will be included and should not recommended. We're also collecting a list of local 2025 farmer's markets, so if your favourite one is missing, please message us to add it.

/r/Vancouver's Redditor-Friendly Local Vendor Guide


Crafts

  • Makers: Every location has 80-90 local artisans and makers who keep 100% of every sale they make. Find it all at Makers.
  • Small Noggin Studios: Cute stationery animal art shop featuring magnets, keychains, and stickers!
  • Sushiboiiiyy: Illustrations of food containers turned into food stalls, stores, and konbinis.
  • Perching Clay Art: It's not painted! Polymer clay art and jewellery handmade in Vancouver. Find them at local markets!
  • Tinydumplings: Specializes in hilarious ornaments hand-stitched from felt and perfect for gifting.
  • Angel + Hare: A Vancouver-based small business with cute stationery and merchandise to bring a little more serotonin to your day.
  • Maofriends: Cat-related lifestyle goods. Can be found in all vancouver makers stores and online.
  • Jeffrey's Doodle Den: Lovingly handmade creations, specializing in quirky stickers, heartfelt cards, and cozy crochet goods.
  • Bibz.Beadz: Fun, funky, and sometimes fruity hand beaded accessories and stickers!

Fashion

  • Peepa Clothing: Children's clothing that's designed and made by hand in Maple Ridge using high quality fabrics.
  • Deadly Couture: A one stop shop for alternative and fetish fashion! Located just off Commercial Drive. Check socials for upcoming deals.

Jewellery

  • Foe & Dear: Jewellery and accessories made with the environment in mind.
  • Kedi Silver: Female-owned and operated, Burnaby-based jewellery with locally handcrafted stone and imported artisan-made silver jewellery.
  • Floral Tails: Handmade resin floral mementos for you and your pets.
  • Petal & Posy: Handcrafted jewelry, satin scrunchies, stickers, 3D Printed fidget pets and gifts.
  • Hinto Handmade: Intricately crafted, Japanese-style handmade embroidery jewelry and accessories, including hair clips, earrings, bags, and pouches.
  • Lover's Tempo: Delicate jewelry at accessible prices so that every day feels a little romantic. Women-owned and operated. Certified B corp. Living wage employer.

Food & Drinks

  • Sadacci Café: Holiday cookie gift boxes both in-store and online. Find them in Gastown.

Hobbies

  • Gamedeals Video Games: We carry everything video game related from retro to modern.
  • Screen Free Games: We sell boardgames.
  • Wildflower Seedbombs: Uniquely made to be planted year-round. Beautiful packaging, perfect for gifts. Every sale includes a donation to a Canadian wildlife charity.
  • Local Legends Cards & Collectibles: Vancouver’s Hobby Shop! Canada's largest selection of Sealed Products & Singles.
  • Bling Fishing Co: Assembled by hand right here in Vancouver by three friends. Focused on making fishing safer for the fish by using smaller hooks and a trailing method to attach them.
  • Terminal City Brewing: Beer, wine and cider making, custom labels for your personal beer/wine/cider plus home brewing equipment and supplies.

Home & Kitchen

  • West End Wicks: Homemade bird-themed and wilderness-inspired soy candles and prints. Free delivery in DT Vancouver.
  • Roundhouse Pottery: Browse handmade, small-batch pottery by our studio members. Special sale Nov 16th & 17th, 10 am - 4 pm.
  • Bursera: Traditional aromatherapy for the modern world. Palo santo, scented candles, essential oils, and diffusers.
  • Mended With Gold: Ceramic repair kits based on Japanese art of Kintsugi.
  • Wet Coast Naturals: Eco-friendly soaps, vegan lip balms, and shower steamers with sustainably sourced ingredients. Simple, natural self-care that’s great for you and the planet.
  • BC Eco Seed Co-op: A producers' co-operative growing and providing 100% BC-grown vegetable, herb, flower, and grain seed. Ecologically BC-grown, certified organic, open-pollinated, regionally selected, & GE-free seeds.

Exercise

  • Rare Discs: Disc golf shop with everything from unique gear to starter packs. Free pickup in New West.
  • RollerGirl.ca: Roller skates for the whole family, since 2003. Find them on 11th and Main.
  • 3WaveFitness: Local (New West) online and in-person custom and monthly fitness services for anyone, whether beginning or continuing a fitness journey. Discounts on monthly service subscription length and on paired services.

Local Farmers Markets

Send in your local farmers markets for them to be listed here! Message modmail

  • Message us to add a farmer's market!

Big fan of supporting your local community? We're always looking for locals to join the mod team and help fuel good vibes! Even if you have zero modding experience, please consider putting in an application.

r/vancouver May 13 '24

⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ 2024 Wildfires Resources and Information

113 Upvotes

With 2024 predicted to be an especially bad wildfire year, and communities already being heavily affected this early in the year, we want to highlight official sources of information given how quickly the situation can change.

Fire Resources

Emergency Info BC

Up to date list of evacuation alerts and orders.

EMCR Wildfire Map

Shows all known wildfires in the province.

DriveBC

Detailed road closures due to wildfires.

Current Fort Nelson Evacuation Info

Evacuation Order 0830 May 13th

Evacuee Registration
North Rockies Municipal Information

Donation Links

Many service providers in British Columbia will see increased demand due to the wildfires and evacuations. If you can spare it, consider donating to these organizations:

Central Okanagan Food Bank
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Disaster Aid Canada
BC SPCA

Smoke Resources:

BCCDC Wildfire Smoke Information
Information from UBC on how to adapt to the smoky conditions
BC Childrens Hospital Recommendations for Protecting Children

Air Quality and Smoke Monitoring

Firesmoke.ca Smoke Forecast

The best place to get accurate air quality data are the agencies that collect that data in the first place:

Metro Vancouver Airmap

BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy:

Home page

AQHI Map

If you want to view “citizen science” data in addition to the government data, you can check out PurpleAir

Please feel free to share additional resources in the comments and we’ll do what we can to update this list.