CTV News Vancouver
Metro Vancouver Canada Day events: Several celebrations to check out this weekend
Metro Vancouver celebrates Canada Day with various events. Canada Place hosts live music, food, and Indigenous displays. A new public market, Junction Public Market, opens at Granville Square. Other celebrations include Surrey’s event with fireworks, Fort Langley’s historic site activities, and Steveston’s Salmon Festival.
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CTV News Vancouver
‘A disaster’: Passengers sleep at Vancouver International Airport after WestJet flights cancelled
WestJet flight cancellations at Vancouver Airport due to a labor dispute with mechanics force travelers to sleep at the airport or pay for alternative flights. Passengers express frustration over lack of communication and assistance from the airline. Over 700 flights canceled nationwide, affecting around 100,000 travelers during the Canada Day long weekend.
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CTV News Vancouver
Videos show brawl at Rick Ross show in Vancouver
Violence erupted at Vancouver music festival after Rick Ross’s performance, with the rapper reportedly attacked. Videos show attendees fighting post-set. Event founder Lindsay Sparrow unaware of extent until next day. Ross seemingly unfazed, thanked Vancouver on social media. No police involvement reported. Speculation of tension due to song choice. Ross’s team has not contacted event organizers.
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CBC
Video shows rapper Rick Ross involved in violent melee after Vancouver festival show
American rapper Rick Ross was involved in a violent incident after his set at a festival in Vancouver on Sunday night. A video showed a brawl outside B.C. Place Stadium, where Ross was headlining the Ignite Music Festival. He was seen trading heated words with another man who threw a punch at him, leading to a melee.
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Vancouver Sun
10 B.C. music festivals: What not to miss this summer
Don’t miss these 10 B.C. music festivals this summer, featuring live music in Vancouver and beyond. Many events are free to attend, offering a variety of musical experiences.