Metro Vancouver is buzzing with excitement this weekend, offering a variety of events for residents and visitors alike. From a colorful parade to a laughter-filled comedy marathon, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Hyack Festival Parade
The annual Hyack Festival Parade returns, featuring vibrant floats, marching bands, and community groups. The parade, which took place in 2025, showcased a stunning float from the organizer's website, capturing the spirit of the festival. This year's parade promises to be even more spectacular, drawing crowds from across the region.
Comedy Marathon
For those seeking a good laugh, a comedy marathon is set to entertain audiences with a lineup of local and national comedians. The event will run throughout the weekend, offering multiple shows and genres of comedy, from stand-up to improv.
Other Events
In addition to the parade and comedy marathon, Metro Vancouver hosts numerous other activities, including art exhibitions, live music performances, and food festivals. Families can enjoy outdoor activities in parks, while art enthusiasts can explore galleries featuring local artists.
Meanwhile, in other news, two teenagers with stab wounds arrived at a hospital in North York, prompting a police investigation. In Toronto, parents rallied against a housing development on school lands, emphasizing the importance of preserving educational spaces. A man was sentenced for a random assault on a teen girl, described as humiliating and disgusting.
Political developments include a recall campaign for Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie, and a petition asking if Alberta should remain in Canada, which has been approved by a committee. The Canada Revenue Agency now requires public servants to work in the office four days a week, according to a union report. A CFIB report highlights a disconnect between young job seekers and employers.
In sports, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41, and the Victoire players received a triumphant welcome in Montreal. A Quebec man was arrested for TikTok posts allegedly supporting the Islamic State. A crash on Wayne Gretzky Drive impacted southbound traffic in Edmonton.
The federal government pledged $24 million to boost Canadian AI research. Nova Scotia's Jungle Jim's had its licence suspended after allegedly overserving a man who later died. A report found that a Nova Scotia woman who reported a sexual assault was treated without respect by RCMP before her murder.
In Manitoba, a politician called a Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victim. A temporary supervised consumption site will open in Winnipeg. Saskatchewan is open to industrial carbon tax talks with Ottawa, and the family of a missing man with Down syndrome continues to search for answers.
Jeffrey Sloka faces two additional sexual assault charges. Bishop Roborecki School closed due to a watermain break. A Sudbury crash victim was described as a bright light, and a pilot was injured in a float plane crash north of Cochrane. Damage in east London from Tuesday's storm was caused by a downburst.
The Olivia Rourke Foundation aims to keep a teen's spirit alive. Jury heard forensic evidence in the trial of an Alliston man accused of killing his best friend. Nearly 350 new rental and 70 affordable housing units are coming to Barrie. Windsor police flagged an impaired driving spike ahead of World Cup alcohol service extensions.
In Saanich, B.C., a man was sentenced in Canada's largest voyeurism case involving 652 victims. The Site C dam was renamed after deceased B.C. Premier John Horgan. There is a renewed push for information in Lois Hanna's 1988 disappearance. A judge dismissed charges against an ex-administrator accused after a 6-year-old shot a teacher.
In international news, Rubio said the likelihood of a negotiated agreement with Cuba is not high. Politically, Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada. China is trying to move the goal posts, according to Michael Chong. Opposition and unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security.
In business, there is a push to ban P.E.I. potatoes from the U.S. CAE profits drop as Iran war affects pilot training demand. The S&P/TSX composite ended higher, and U.S. markets recovered from earlier losses.
In health, a next-generation drug causes dramatic weight loss. High blood pressure and heart attacks are linked to common preservatives in food. A study reveals regions in Canada with the highest rates of breast cancer.
Entertainment news: Stephen Colbert's exit leaves late night darker and more uncertain. The CRTC says streamers must pay three times as much for Canadian content.
In sports, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41. Taxi and ride-hailing drivers brace for World Cup traffic. Mboko defeats fellow Canadian Fernandez in a French Open tune-up tournament.
Lifestyle: Most couples prefer cash for down payments over traditional wedding gifts. Denmark to autopsy 'Timmy' the whale. Fuel shortages are keeping Canadians' summer travel plans in flux.
Climate and environment: As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada's North turn orange and toxic. Japan arrests Americans over a stunt at a baby monkey Punch's zoo. More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as a Southern California wildfire threatens homes.
Sci-tech: Provincial and federal governments are leaning on AI to cut red tape. Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under a new law targeting deepfakes. Could how well you sleep be linked to diseases like dementia?
