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
Fall 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.
Sep 7, 2026Coquitlam overnight signal work at Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue (Sep 9)
City of Coquitlam traffic signal commissioning at Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue overnight September 9. Signals will be dark from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with traffic control on site.
Sep 7, 2026Fraser Highway 140 Street to 96 Avenue nightly closures start Sept. 7 (through Dec. 20)
Surrey Langley SkyTrain shifts Fraser Highway between 140 Street and 96 Avenue from 24-hour closure to nightly closures starting September 7, 2026. Closures run 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through December 20. Use 96 Avenue.
Sep 4, 2026TAIWANfest returns to downtown Vancouver Sept. 5 to 7
TAIWANfest runs Sept. 5-7 in downtown Vancouver with live music, artist market, exhibitions, workshops, and culinary programs. Free admission at multiple downtown venues.
Sep 4, 2026Overnight traffic impacts on Fraser Highway between 168 Street and 184 Street through September
Surrey Langley SkyTrain construction causes overnight lane restrictions and traffic stoppages on Fraser Highway between 168 Street and 184 Street, Sunday through Thursday nights until late September 2026. Use 80 Avenue, Highway 15, or 184 Street as alternates.
Sep 3, 2026Sapperton sewer work brings East Columbia Street traffic changes in New Westminster (detour via McBride to 8th)
East Columbia Street in New Westminster has traffic changes through mid-November 2026 for Metro Vancouver sewer replacement. Northbound traffic must turn right onto Brunette Avenue. Detour to Sapperton and RCH via McBride Boulevard and 8th Avenue.
Sep 3, 2026Crave Halal Fest returns to Surrey Civic Plaza Sept. 5 to 6
Crave Halal Fest runs Sept. 5-6 at Surrey Civic Plaza with halal food vendors, local retailers, artisans, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Free admission.
Sep 3, 2026No vehicle access at Fraser Highway and 138 Street in Surrey until Sept. 30
Surrey Langley SkyTrain construction blocks vehicle access at 138 Street and Fraser Highway 24/7 from July 6 to September 30, 2026. Drivers must use Whalley Boulevard or 140 Street. Cyclists and pedestrians can still use Fraser Highway paths.
Sep 2, 2026Cedar Drive full road closure in Coquitlam through Fall 2027 (detour via Victoria Drive)
Cedar Drive in Coquitlam is fully closed 24/7 from May 11, 2026 to Fall 2027 for sedimentation pond work and road upgrades. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians detour via Victoria Drive and Gilleys Trail.
Sep 2, 2026Nikkei Matsuri returns to Burnaby Sept. 4 to 6
Nikkei Matsuri 2026 runs Sept. 4-6 in Burnaby with taiko, Bon Odori, yukata rentals, and a new free Fun Park. Tickets $12-15; free for under 18, over 65, and members.
Sep 2, 2026Overnight Bridge Connector lane closures and Royal Avenue on-ramp closures, New Westminster
Pattullo crews keep intermittent overnight single-lane closures on Bridge Connector from September 1 for about a week (10 p.m.–5 a.m.). Royal Avenue on-ramp overnight closures land September 4, 8, and 9. Use 6th Street to 6th Avenue to McBride Boulevard.