Local reporting desk
Trends Today Newsroom
The Trends Today Newsroom reports practical local updates using primary sources, documented checks, and editor review.
About this role
The Trends Today Newsroom is the shared byline for reporting produced through the publication’s documented research and review process rather than by a single staff reporter.
Research and drafting may be assisted by software, including AI tools. Sources, locality, utility, sensitive claims, and release readiness are checked before publication. The reporting method and source list on each article explain what was used.
Responsibilities
- Primary-source research and local fact checking
- Practical guides, public-service updates, and explainers
- Source disclosure and post-publication corrections
Recent work
Steveston Day Trip from Vancouver: Wharf, Fish and Chips, Cannery, and Garry Point
Plan a Steveston day trip from Vancouver with Canada Line and bus tips, Fisherman's Wharf stops, heritage sites, Garry Point walks, and a simple hour-by-hour outline.
Sep 14, 2026New Highway 17 off-ramp from stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge opens Sept. 15
Pattullo Bridge Replacement opens the new Highway 17 off-ramp from the southbound stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge at 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, plus a new Highway 17 westbound exit lane to Tannery Road.
Sep 11, 2026No access to 188 Street from Fraser Highway, Sept. 14–19 and 21–25
Surrey Langley SkyTrain closes access to 188 Street from Fraser Highway September 14 to 19 and September 21 to 25, 2026, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alternate via 68 Avenue. No work Sunday September 20.
Sep 11, 2026Surrey Filipino Fest 2026: Free Museum of Surrey Day, Hours, and How to Go
Plan Surrey Filipino Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at Museum of Surrey. Free entry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., food vendors, performances, kids activities, and how to get there.
Sep 11, 2026Highway 11 northbound loop to Highway 1 westbound permanently closed
Ministry of Transportation and Transit permanently closes the Highway 11 northbound loop ramp to Highway 1 westbound as early as September 10, 2026. Drivers use a new temporary traffic signal and connection. Climbing lane at Riverside Road also closed.
Sep 10, 2026No access to Willowbrook Drive/196 Street north of Fraser Highway, Sept. 23 to 26
Surrey Langley SkyTrain closes access to Willowbrook Drive/196 Street north of Fraser Highway September 23 to 26, 2026. Alternate via 64 Avenue, 196 Street, Highway 10/Langley Bypass, and 200 Street. Overnight work expected.
Sep 10, 2026Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026: Granville Island Dates, Tickets, and How to Plan Your Shows
Vancouver Fringe Festival returns Sept. 10 to 20, 2026 on Granville Island. Plan tickets, Festival House box office hours, Kids Fringe, free Patio music, and how to get there.
Sep 10, 2026No access to Fleetwood Way from Fraser Highway, Sept. 12 to 16
Surrey Langley SkyTrain closes access to Fleetwood Way from Fraser Highway September 12 to 16, 2026, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Alternate via 152 Street and 91 Avenue. No work Sunday September 13.
Sep 9, 2026Fraser Highway west of 184 Street: single-lane alternating traffic Friday, Sept. 11
Surrey Langley SkyTrain sets single-lane alternating traffic on Fraser Highway west of 184 Street on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect lane reductions on 184 Street and delays near Hillcrest-184 Station.
Sep 9, 2026Richmond Night Market Final Weeks: Hours, Transit, and How to Visit Before Sept 20, 2026
Plan a last visit to Richmond Night Market before the 2026 season ends Sept. 20. Hours, admission, Canada Line tips from Bridgeport, and what to expect on busy nights.
Sep 8, 2026Fall Farmers Markets in Metro Vancouver: 2026 Schedule, Hours, and How to Visit
Vancouver Farmers Markets outdoor season runs into late Oct and early Nov 2026. Here are the fall schedules, hours, and tips for Trout Lake, Kitsilano, Riley Park, West End, Downtown, and more.
Sep 8, 2026Free Fall Colour Walks Near Vancouver: Easy Lower Mainland Trails for September and October
Free and low-cost fall colour walks near Vancouver. Easy trails in Pacific Spirit, Stanley Park, Burnaby, North Shore, and Fraser Valley. Transit options, parking info, and practical tips for September and October 2026.