r/NiceVancouver

There is a free exhibit at 126 W. Hastings St, Vancouver.

This is a free event, just an artist sharing his work with those that might want to see it. Nothing for sale.

Petition to Retain Lifeguards on Vancouver’s City Beaches:
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vancouver-lifeguards?source=direct_link&

You may be aware that the City of Vancouver, in concert with the Vancouver Park Board, has announced the removal of Lifeguards from five of the ten beaches around English Bay. Specifically Spanish West, Spanish East, Third Beach, Sunset Beach and Trout Lake.

We are trained professionals who educate the public, prevent accidents, respond to emergencies and save lives. As reported by the Lifesaving Society of BC,  99% of drownings occur at unsupervised beaches. The implications of leaving a significant portion of Vancouver’s beaches unsupervised are clear. This reduction impacts workers, puts public safety at risk and delays emergency response when it matters.

Additionally, this summer Vancouver will host FIFA and the hundreds of
soccer fans from all over the world will join us on the beaches, some of which now allow alcohol.

We are hopeful that you will consider voicing your support by signing this petition and distributing it among your friends, family and fellow members as these are the people whom the Vancouver Beach Lifeguards provide support, education, first aid and life saving. 

Please don’t let a beautiful day at the beach turn tragic.

With thanks,
Vancouver Beach Lifeguards

References
News, City. “ Cuts Come to Vancouver Lifeguards.” YouTube, YouTube, 12 Apr. 2026, www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWjpj6ycnn0.

Report Prepared for the Lifesaving Society by the Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada.  2025 Retrieved from https://lifesaving.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BC-Fatal-Infographic-2025_EN-20250715.pdf

Zavarise, I 2026. Union Launches Petition to Restore Funding for Lifeguards at Vancouver Beaches.  Retrieved from https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vancouver-lifeguards?source=direct_link&

Zavarise, I 2026. Vancouver to Remove Lifeguards from some Beaches for 2026 Season Published Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-to-remove-lifeguards-from-some-beaches-for-2026-season/

I was involved in a hit and run 3 days ago, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:10pm. This occurred on Alberta and West 41st avenue. I was crossing the street and a black Tesla model X hit me and the driver kept driving forwards for a few seconds until she finally realized that she was hitting me. The driver was a Caucasian woman in her 50s and I remember her having curly hair. She didn’t stop to make sure I was okay and when I realized that I should have gotten her license plate she had already turned right. I also noticed that she was driving pretty fast. I went to the emergency and my injuries are minor. She drove into my hip and I have muscle soreness and bruising throughout my leg. I also filed a claim with ICBC and reported this incident to the police, but they cannot do much without the license plate. None of the businesses on this street had CCTV footage. The closest buildings were an apartment and the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For reference, I was wearing a white jacket, black jeans, and blue beanie. I have included photos of where the incident occurred.

Please let me know if you witnessed this happen or if you were parked along Alberta street, along Colombia park and have your dash cams on while parked. The car would have driven by at around 6:05pm to 6:08pm around Alberta street.

Additionally, if you were heading eastbound down towards main and W 41st please let me know if you captured a black Tesla model X on your dash cams. Heading down W 41st avenue, it would have been at 6:11pm-6:15pm. Any advice on what else to do would be greatly appreciated.

I took this picture yesterday in a long walk with my wife from downtown Vancouver to Metrotwon.

This is at main around first. Last time I went there it was a stop... No longer. And yeah after the bus went by I noticed there's no stop sign... But I honestly don't get it, there's no reason for a stop not to be here. It's not like there's construction in the area preventing it. It's fine I walked to Science world... But it really really looks like a stop

Hello, you nice adventurers!

If you're looking for a group of people for a long-term game of D&D or any other tabletop role playing game, then this is the event for you to meet people. Then Meet. Mingle. Quest is just the thing that you have been looking for!

In this event you meet people in your community. We will introduce ourselves, play some icebreakers, come together for a group activity and then we get to defeat the biggest monster of all…scheduling!!!

We know how hard it is for you to be able to find a consistent table to play. The best way of doing that is meeting people face to face before you commit your time. Come meet people in your community and start your adventure on April 26th at 4:20pm.

SOURCE: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhTRUuAau4/?img_index=1

Do NOT be fooled by the price drop!!! I live at highline in metrotown Burnaby.

The building has been a nightmare since day one. Fire alarms going off multiple times daily (worse now with hotel construction debris/smoke). It’s a safety hazard now since NO one cares about the fire alarms anymore. Elevators broken ALL the time (one time it took 2.5 months to fix, currently down to one elevator again), buzzer system is always broken, and a parkade buzzer system’s been broken for idek how long.

Speaking of the parkade, P1–P3 are essentially a construction zone. Dangerous. Heavy machinery, debris, nails, screws, garbage.. I have had multiple flat tires, and so have several other residents i’ve spoken to.

Management isn’t any better under new ownership. Repairs only get half assed, we had an exposed electrical wire hanging from the ceiling in the hallway for weeks. The original blinds stopped working within 6 months and residents are now told to replace them at their own cost. Cheap build quality throughout the building & baseboards and door frames chip like cardboard. I feel like there’s flooding happening every couple months, there’s just always something.

They’re definitely rushing to finish the hotel portion, FIFA deadline perhaps, and trying to sell units asap (I assume all due to thind developers going bankrupt). I’ve been seeing many real estate agents lately.

If you like stress, waiting 10-15min for one elevator for the entire building, cheap built, getting flat tires, fire alarm noises and incompetent management I say go for it.

If not, run away.

Im happy to answer more questions.

(Mods, im happy to edit or remove anything that doesn’t fit the rules. Please lmk)