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.