In this month’s Covenant House guest post, we hear Christine’s story and learn how youth have the freedom to thrive and build a life openly, without fear. Until June 30th, your donations will be doubled.

May long weekend events and things to do around Vancouver May 16-19, 2025. Activities & events around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Pride in the Park is the only public event celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ pride in Maple Ridge and it’s happening June 14 with headliner, Canada’s Drag Race contestant, Jaylene Tyme and more.

Graham Clark’s 24-Hours of Stand-Up is set for May 23-24, 2025 at Little Mountain Gallery in Gastown with jokes around the clock. Partial proceeds in support of Filipino BC.

The Vancouver Eats column for the month of May features delicious spring and summer treats to be found around the region along with some Mother’s Day menus.

This year the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks is hosting a lineup of all Canadian teams: Yukon (July 19); Quebec (July 23); and Nova Scotia (July 26).

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (May 9-11, 2025). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The lineup for the Rifflandia Festival in Victoria (Sept 11-14, 2025) includes Public Enemy, Descendents, Macy Gray, Sleater-Kinney, Alessia Cara, William Prince, Maribou State, Charlotte Cardin, and more. Tickets on sale May 9th.

The recipients of this year’s Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards have been announced, paying tribute to those who have overcome overwhelming challenges and now selflessly give back to their community.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation will open two of its outdoor pools and staff its nine swimming beaches with lifeguards on May 17, 2025.