r/askvan • • 21d ago

Metro Vancouver elections 2026: Candidates, Voting, and the snap election

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r/askvan • • 29d ago

Announcement Now Open: r/VancouverDating for romance, flirting, and dates in Metro Vancouver

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r/askvan • • 8h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

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Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Is anyone aware of any events or get togethers in Vancouver?

I lost my baby boy Danny on August 6th this year.

From Baby Loss Awareness Week’s site:
Baby Loss Awareness Week culminates with the global β€œWave of Light” on 15th October, which is alsoΒ a globallyΒ recognisedΒ event.
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WeΒ invite you to join other families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm local time and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all babies that have died too soon.

If convenient, I hope you would consider lighting a candle at 7pm tonight for Danny and all the other babies that have been lost. Thank you.🩡


r/askvan • • 1h ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ Anyone want to play Warhammer 40K??

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Hey all! I’m new to the hobby and I’ve been looking for people to play with.

Does anyone know where there are some groups or places that have drop in nights around the greater Vancouver area?

Alternatively if anyone wants to play shoot me a DM!


r/askvan • • 19h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Will you get the flu/Covid shot this year?

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Which one will you get? Flu shot? Covid shot? Or both? πŸ’‰πŸ’‰πŸ’‰


r/askvan • • 54m ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Recommendation for budget friendly organizer experienced in decluttering, downsizing and working with ND clients

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Hi all, It's been quite a year, I was laid off and have to move to a smaller space at the end of the month. Chronic disorganization has always been an issue for me and with everything piles up, I need help.

I'm looking for recommendations for organizer, professional or any sort of help. Ideally somebody who either is neurodivergent or knows how it's like to be one.

Has anyone had experience with Out Of Chaos? They seem nice but their price rates aren't public.

Thank you for reading, apologies for the TMI.


r/askvan • • 1h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Vancouver Transit

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What’s one thing you’d change about Vancouver’s transit system?

One problem I keep running into is limited bus capacity downtown, especially on the 250. When it’s busy, I can wait around half an hour just to get on a bus, since the first few pass by full. To be fair, Vancouver has a lot going for it too. The Canada Line and the RapidBus routes are convenient and make getting around much easier. What would you change? Whether it’s routes, frequency, or something else entirely, I’d love to hear your experiences.


r/askvan • • 3h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Zap DJ event October 24th

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New to Vancouver and looking to find more friends who like DJ events!!!! Anyone keen on going?


r/askvan • • 18h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 What’s the best Winners/Homesense in the Lower Mainland?

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Which one and why? I say MetrotownπŸ€·πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ


r/askvan • • 1h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Recommendation for real estate lawyer specializing in pre-sale issues

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Looking for real estate lawyer recommendations who specializes in issues arising from pre-sales, specifically for misrepresentation, discrepancies, closing dates, etc.

Thank you!


r/askvan • • 3h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Film development and dark room

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Hi. I am looking for photography workshops and courses specializes on film development and dark room use that I can take after working hours. Do you have any suggestions?


r/askvan • • 3h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Would you report a minor fender bender to ICBC?

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Wife called me up just now. Someone accidentally backed into her car from the front (so she was stopped and the car in front reversed into her). There seems to be no damage.

Would you report this to ICBC? On one hand, its minor and not an issue. But the other person might claim that she rear ended them, so I am conflicted.


r/askvan • • 20h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Which neighborhood condos have quiet streets? Going crazy with loud engine cars / motorcycles going about every 5 mins

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Low / mid / high rises doesn't matter. I live near Burnaby centeal Park now


r/askvan • • 3h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Where to find banana pudding matcha

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I'll mostly be in downtown! Thank you!


r/askvan • • 6h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Anniversary Help!

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Hello! My husband and I (32M, 31F) are coming to vancouver for our wedding anniversary and are wondering what we can go do. We won't have a car to drive but we got a hotel off granville st so we are right downtown.

I have a knee injury from this summer so that takes out any nice hikes and we did the aquarium 4 years ago but nothing really else. When we come to vancouver its to hangout at The Moose, go to a concert then take the ferry home.

Any suggestions would be nice and appreciated β™‘

EDIT * OMG yes sorry some things about me and my husband, we both love breweries, rock & roll (hense our love for the moose) we both love trying new food. Maybe some resturant reccomendations?(we enjoy everything) We are both rather shy but love exploring whether thats in nature or checking out some hidden gem shops and windowshopping.

Edit* #2 knee injury is okay for long walks i just can't do any insane hiking trails :)


r/askvan • • 8h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Bruno mars limited view?

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Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has a viewpoint from section 237 row S at BC place?!
How bad is the obstruction?!


r/askvan • • 10h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Studio rent price

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I’ll be apartment hunting soon. How much are people paying these days for a studio in Vancouver, and in which neighbourhood?


r/askvan • • 1h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 How do i know if im covered for dental work?

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Sorry for the dumb question, but is everyone in BC covered for dental work? (meaning is it free?)

If so, how does the process work, do I just walk in and tell them what I need done?

I think I need to see a dentist to remove small tartar

Thanks


r/askvan • • 2h ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ Pokemon lottery winnings

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I want to sell my lottery winning that I got from Japan and some re-ment full set figures but don’t know where to sell them for a good price. I’m trying Facebook marketplace but it’s not working very well so far. Any help would be great!


r/askvan • • 1d ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Where a bunny goes?

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Found a bunny in my garden. Now he became our pet - He answers our calls and eats from our hands. Now we wonder what we should do about him. Can he survives winter if we release him in the wild? Or any rescue facility?


r/askvan • • 1d ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Seattle VS Vancouver for 2.5 day trip?

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Hello!

I am planning a solo trip to either Seattle or Vancouver for early next summer.

I like to go to thrift/antique stores, bookstores, trinket stores, etc. I also love museums, oddities, location specific activities.

Which city would be the better one to go to? I'm from California if that matters!


r/askvan • • 1d ago

Food πŸ˜‹ What is the oldest drinking establishment in Van?

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As the title suggests, what’s the oldest bar/pub in Van? And how long ago did it open?

Cheers!


r/askvan • • 1d ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Is power engineering a good career choice?

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Looking for some advice!

I’m 21 and currently taking a couple gap years. I am planning on going to BCIT but the problem is I haven’t decided what to take. I saw their power engineering program and it seemed like a pretty solid choice so I was wondering if it’s worth it? At least just for my first career to get my foot out the door?

In terms of what I would like doing, I am more interested in the arts, specifically film production. I thought about taking tv, film and video production in bcit but I’m just unsure about how good the job prospects are and I’m really hoping to develop some financial independence as soon as I can so I can also help pay the rent & bills for my mom.

So if anyone has any idea or knowledge, is power engineering worth it? How’s the hours and pay? What’s the day to day like? Are there any prominent issues with gender discrimination in the field? (Since I’m a girl and I’m assuming most trades are male dominated)


r/askvan • • 23h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Bug Eggs on Car?

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I found hundreds of these white spots on the inside my car door seam. They were on every door including the trunk. They are the size of a grain of rice, firm, and took a lot of force to remove. When I was wiping them off some would get crushed and stained the cloth I was using with a green slime.

https://imgur.com/a/yMIYVVF


r/askvan • • 13h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Hospitalization for neurological issues

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What are peoples experiences at being hospitalized for neurological issues post seizures and psych issues