Music
Meet VanJazz, the new festival in town
Vancouver's newest jazz festival doesn't have a lineup built to fill arenas — it will, however, fill a void in the city's cultural identity.
Board of Governors
TAs and university reach tentative agreement
After one year of bargaining, CUPE 2278 and UBC are finally close to signing a new contract.
Film
At VQFF, film is a passage to queer utopia
At Vancouver Queer Film Festival, queer artists don't just get a seat at the table — they're building a whole new room.
2026 Municipal Elections
Election explainers
How to vote in Oct. 17's municipal election
With two elections on the horizon, it may be a bit confusing to figure out what you need …
Vancouver's plebiscite, explained
The two questions, proposed by ABC Vancouver, carry no legal force. Opponents say the vote is unnecessary, while …
Who does what in Vancouver?
On Oct. 17, Vancouverites will pick a mayor, 10 city councillors, seven park board commissioners, and nine school …
THE RACE FOR MAYOR OF VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL AND PARK BOARD
COPE's pitch for city council and park board
OneCity's pitch for city council and park board
Vote Vancouver's pitch for city council and park board
The Vancouver Greens' pitch for city council and park board
The Vancouver Liberals' pitch for city council and park board
TEAM's pitch for city council and park board
ABC's pitch for city council and park board
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Oct 16, 5:00 PM
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Oct 16, 6:00 PM
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Oct 16, 7:00 PM
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2026 Municipal Elections
Delta's race for mayor
Incumbent George Harvie faces a challenger from his own former party and a newcomer.
the-vilest-rag
A student's guide to the Vancouver municipal election
This week, host Sophie Clark speaks to Juan Pablo Sastoque Vega and Saba Majd about how to vote, municipal governance, party and candidate platforms, and why your vote matters.
2026 Municipal Elections
Langley's race for mayor
Incumbent Nathan Pachal and Councillor Delaney Mack disagree on property taxes, policing, and a merger with the Township.
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2026 Municipal Elections
Richmond's race for mayor
Seven candidates are running to replace Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who is retiring after 24 years.
2026 Municipal Elections
North Vancouver's race for mayor
Incumbent Linda Buchanan faces three challengers as the cost of the North Shore wastewater plant climbs. The Ubyssey interviewed Oliver King and Dave Kurvers.
2026 Municipal Elections
Surrey's race for mayor
Six candidates, including incumbent Brenda Locke, are running for mayor, and four of them promise no tax increase.
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2026 Municipal Elections
Coquitlam's race for mayor
Three candidates are running to replace mayor Richard Stewart, who is retiring after nearly 18 years.
2026 Municipal Elections
West Vancouver's race for mayor
Incumbent Mark Sager faces three challengers, including Councillor Sharon Thompson. The Ubyssey interviewed Sager and two other candidates.
2026 Municipal Elections
Burnaby's race for mayor
Incumbent Mike Hurley, acclaimed in 2022, faces five challengers. The Ubyssey interviewed Hurley and two other candidates.
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Community
'We are all Jane Doe'
Cornell's recent mishandling of sexual violence highlights the need for universities to treat it as the urgent, systemic issue it is, organizers say.
Community
Campus mourns three years of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Community members gathered to remember the more than 76,900 Palestinians killed by Israel since late 2023. Nearby, Hillel House, Chabad, and Israel on Campus held an event commemorating the victims of Hamas's Oct. 7 attack.
Food
A biryani on Fraser Street that brought me warmth
Hyderabad Biryani House aims to bring authentic Hyderabadi food to the Sunset neighbourhood.
