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📍Metro Vancouver
- The state of Whistler on Feb. 3rd, 2026. 🥲 A video was posted online showcasing the lack of snow on Whistler Blackcomb. Many netizens took to the comments to argue about global warming and whether or not we will have snow in Metro Vancouver this Winter.
- City Council backed Mayor Ken Sim’s motion asking B.C. to cover costs so fans aren’t charged to watch games, with the 2010 Olympics “Live City” model as the inspiration. Concerts would still be ticketed.
- It's back to in-person work for Canada's public servants. 💼 By May 4, 2026, federal department executives will be required onsite five days a week. All other employees will be required onsite for a minimum of four days a week by July 6, 2026.
- Eight schools in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam received threats Wednesday, triggering lockdowns and “hold and secure” measures. Police say all sites were cleared and students were dismissed as normal. Coquitlam RCMP and Port Moody Police are investigating the source.
- A black lab in West Van beefed with a sea lion at Lighthouse Park and slipped off a cliff. Firefighters set up a rope rescue, lowered a crew member with a dog harness, and pulled 2-year-old Gus back up safely after he got stranded on a rock shelf about 20 feet down.
- According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, "highly active auroral displays" might be visible low on the horizon tonight from places like Seattle, making Metro Vancouver a similarly optimal spot to catch a sight of them. The skies are predicted also to remain clear! ✨️
- On Wednesday, February 4, a majority of the Vancouver City Council voted against a motion that would prioritize clearing snow from transit trouble spots. The aim of the motion was to ensure that everyone had reliable transit access when the harsh winters hit. ❄️
- Canadians aren't too happy with Tate McRae's Olympics ad. 😮 Calgary-born star Tate McRae recently featured in an ad where she asked an owl for directions to Milan so she could get to the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony to meet Team USA. Many Canadian fans noted feeling disappointed by McRae.
- An Angus Reid Institute Poll has just revealed that 50% of Canadians in 2025 either had difficult or no access to a family doctor. Those in B.C. were especially unsure if they could receive help in a timely manner, with 62% of respondents worried.
- Mark Carney announced new EV incentives (up to $5,000 for EVs, $2,500 for PHEVs), tougher emissions standards for 2027-2032 model years. A total of $2.3B for funding the purchases.
