Vancouver Weekend Events: Boat Show, Hot Chocolate Festival
Plan your weekend in Metro Vancouver with our guide to the Vancouver Boat Show, the Hot Chocolate Festival, and other exciting local events happening January 17-19, 2026.
Plan your weekend in Metro Vancouver with our guide to the Vancouver Boat Show, the Hot Chocolate Festival, and other exciting local events happening January 17-19, 2026.
The 2026 Montreal car show dazzles with rare supercars, pint-sized electric vehicles, and a special homage to racing icon Gilles Villeneuve. Explore the highlights.
The Detroit Auto Show opens to the public on Saturday, January 17, 2026, featuring cutting-edge EVs, extreme indoor test tracks, and luxury vehicles. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable automotive experience.
A rescue boat spotted on Lake Simcoe was part of a planned ice water rescue training exercise. Learn the details of this crucial safety drill.
Get the essential facts on the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, including dates and highlights. Plan your visit to North America's premier automotive event.
A US military aircraft involved in a boat strike off Venezuela was disguised to look like a civilian plane, AP sources say. Details on the incident and its implications.
A migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea near Turkiye, leaving one person dead and seven missing. The incident highlights ongoing perilous migration routes. Read the latest details.
Country star Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show to Vancouver's Rogers Arena in July 2026. Get details on tickets, dates, and Grammy-nominated tour.
Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day festival is set to return in 2026 with a focus on community healing, following a deadly SUV attack at the 2025 event. The community looks to rebuild and remember.
Transport Canada has reposted a safety recall for a pontoon-style boat following capsizing incidents and drownings. The agency urges owners to act immediately.
The 2026 Washington, D.C. Auto Show returns with new manufacturers like Harley-Davidson, returning favorites, and hands-on Ride & Drive experiences. Discover the latest in automotive innovation.
Vancouver actor Hudson Williams, star of Crave's 'Heated Rivalry,' will make his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 7. Discover the details of his appearance and the hit hockey drama.
Metro Vancouver's housing market recorded its lowest sales in two decades in 2025, with high inventory pushing benchmark prices down by about 5%. Will 2026 bring a rebound?
Indonesian rescuers recovered a second body near Komodo National Park as the search for a missing Spanish soccer coach and two children was extended. The boat sank on December 26, 2025.
A detailed timeline reveals 11 incidents where U.S. military actions targeted boats in international waters, resulting in 110 fatalities between September and October. Explore the facts and implications.
Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel in Metro Vancouver due to dense fog Wednesday morning. Near-zero visibility expected until late morning. Commuters urged to exercise extreme caution.
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
Vancouver Police arrested a man on December 30 after he allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a knife while spray painting. Get the latest details on this downtown incident.
Vancouver police have confirmed the tragic discovery of a missing 16-year-old girl. The investigation is ongoing. Read the latest details on this developing story.
Goldilocks Bake Shop will shutter its Mount Pleasant bakery in March 2026, marking another loss for Vancouver's struggling restaurant scene. Learn about its legacy and the challenges facing local eateries.
The U.S. military has carried out its 30th strike on a vessel suspected of drug smuggling. The operation highlights ongoing security efforts in international waters. Read the latest details.
Vancouver Police are investigating a serious assault after a man was slashed in the face at a Yaletown nightclub. Get the latest details on the incident.
Indonesian rescuers are urgently searching for a Spanish coach and three children after their tour boat sank off Sulawesi. Get the latest on this developing story.
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Vancouver police are searching for a driver who fled after striking and killing an 81-year-old woman on Rupert Street. The vehicle is a dark grey 1990s Volkswagen Golf.
An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2025. Vancouver Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
The decommissioned Greater Sudbury Fire Rescue Boat 22 has been donated to Wahnapitae First Nation, officially delivered on December 18, 2025. This transfer provides the community with a valuable new asset.
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
Vancouver police announce an attempted murder charge following a stabbing at a Downtown Eastside rooming house. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Discover the final festive events and activities in Metro Vancouver this weekend, from the CPKC Holiday Train to holiday markets. Plan your last-minute Christmas fun now!