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Cineplex unveils first eight B.C. theatres to reopen this week

Cineplex unveils first eight B.C. theatres to reopen this week

What happened: Cineplex releases phased reopening plans for B.C. theatres Why it matters: Reopening efforts come as province moves into phase three of economic restart Canada’s largest theatre chain is slowly raising the curtains across B.C.
Michael Buble just released a Vancouver-inspired playlist

Michael Buble just released a Vancouver-inspired playlist

The Amazon Music playlist is packed with nostalgic bangers “from, about and reminiscent” of Buble's hometown
VIFF goes virtual for 2020, Cinematheque plans reopening

VIFF goes virtual for 2020, Cinematheque plans reopening

What happened: B.C.
Canada Day roundup: Where to celebrate virtually on July 1 in Vancouver

Canada Day roundup: Where to celebrate virtually on July 1 in Vancouver

Online and televised events to safely mark Canada's birthday
B.C. health officer to take over Hollywood actress's Instagram as part of global COVID fight

B.C. health officer to take over Hollywood actress's Instagram as part of global COVID fight

B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry’s profile continues to rise in the global fight against COVID-19, as the medical official will take over Hollywood actress Olivia Munn’s Instagram account next Tuesday as part of an awareness campaign.
What are we reading? June 26, 2020

What are we reading? June 26, 2020

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web.
Vancouver's NHL hub bid ends after B.C. declines to relax COVID health rules

Vancouver's NHL hub bid ends after B.C. declines to relax COVID health rules

Vancouver - once a front-runner to host half of the 24 National Hockey League teams as a hub city in the league's restart plan - is officially out of the bidding process.
Ex-CEO Frank Palmer returns to DDB’s Vancouver office in major shakeup

Ex-CEO Frank Palmer returns to DDB’s Vancouver office in major shakeup

What happened: Leadership shakeup sees Frank Palmer returning to lead his former ad agency Why it matters: Palmer had retired last year but has quickly returned to the fold One of the biggest names in the Vancouver advertising game is returning to hi
Reports: Vancouver gaining momentum as NHL hub city for restart

Reports: Vancouver gaining momentum as NHL hub city for restart

Vancouver appears to be gaining momentum as one of the two hub cities for the National Hockey League's return-to-play plan scheduled to roll out next month, multiple reports indicate.
Steve Nash Fitness World rebrands, drops the Steve Nash name

Steve Nash Fitness World rebrands, drops the Steve Nash name

New owners have acquired the iconic gym chain but BC Supreme Court has yet to approve the sale