Vancouver is Awesome

Vancouver Is Awesome is a community-focused online magazine dedicated to highlighting all the wonderful aspects of your city and keeping you informed about daily news. Launched in 2008 by Bob Kronbauer, our recognized publication was purchased by Glacier Media in September 2017, with Kronbauer continuing as Editor in Chief. Alongside our regular articles, we proudly support local organizations like the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, Reconciliation Canada, and the Vancouver Public Library, helping to create interesting local content while championing valuable initiatives.

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McMahon, Philips lift Charge to 1-0 win over Victoire, lead semifinal series 2-1

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Lisa Wallace

OTTAWA — Mannon McMahon broke a scoreless tie at 8:42 of the third period to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 1-0 playoff victory over the Montreal Victoire Tuesday night. McMahon won a battle along the boards to free the puck and skated to the front of the net where she put home a Gabbie Hughes rebound to give the Charge the win and 2-1 lead in the best-of-five Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series. Rookie Gwyneth Philips picked up her first playoff career shutout stopping 26 shots.
10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest heats up

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Martin Meissner |Jill Lawless

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Evacuations ordered as dry, hot weather adds to Manitoba's early wildfire season

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Steve Lambert

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'The Lion King' circle of life to end in Toronto after less than a year

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | David Friend

TORONTO — "The Lion King" will soon have its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions says the musical's last performance is set for Aug. 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The stage adaptation of the 1994 Disney animated film opened in November, featuring a cast of mostly Canadian performers and crew. Before opening, David Mirvish told The Canadian Press he hoped the production might last at least a couple of years and that it would break even after 26 to 36 weeks of performances.
King Taps sets 'hard launch' date for its long-awaited Lonsdale Quay location

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Lindsay William-Ross

After months, even years of anticipation, King Taps, the boisterous sibling to North Vancouver's own Cactus Club, is ready to welcome guests to its sprawling 10,500-square-foot, two-level anchor restaurant located in the revitalized Lonsdale Quay market and food hall. Opening date for King Taps Lonsdale Quay is officially set for May 27, and reservations are open now. Cactus Club opened its first King Taps in downtown Toronto in 2017 and a Kelowna location in 2022.
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | John Korobanik

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BC Wildfire Service within ‘legal authority’ in planned ignition north of Pemberton

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Alyssa Noel

The BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) use of a planned ignition during the 2023 Downton Lake wildfire was based on “sound forest practices and a reasonable assessment of wildfire threat.”That was the Forest Practices Board’s findings released on Tuesday, May 13.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Lisa Johnson

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry. “I am very concerned the Prime Minister (Mark Carney) has appointed what appears to be yet another anti-oil and gas environment minister,” Smith said in a statement shortly after Dabrusin was appointed Tuesday.
One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Neil Davidson

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One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men

1 day ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Neil Davidson

One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old American said in an interview. "For me personally, as a coach, as a person, I just feel like I've found a home. And that's a really good feeling to have as a coach.