Canada: Another Grey Whale Spotted in Vancouver’s English Bay, Drawing Large Crowds

A whale was spotted in English Bay, Vancouver, on Thursday, drawing large crowds to the shoreline. It remains unclear whether the animal is the same grey whale that made headlines earlier this week after colliding with a jet ski near Stanley Park. That whale was last seen Tuesday, swimming out to sea and reported to be unharmed.

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

People view a light show during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

People view an interactive display during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

A teenager plays with an interactive installation during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

A woman interacts with an installation during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog shrouds the downtown skyline as a helicopter aiding in the removal of hemlock looper moth infested trees prepares to land in Stanley Park, in Vancouver, BC, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog shrouds the downtown skyline as a helicopter aiding in the removal of hemlock looper moth infested trees prepares to land in Stanley Park, in Vancouver, BC, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog shrouds the downtown skyline as a helicopter aiding in the removal of hemlock looper moth infested trees prepares to land in Stanley Park, in Vancouver, BC, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(240710) -- VANCOUVER, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(240710) -- VANCOUVER, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(240710) -- VANCOUVER, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(240710) -- VANCOUVER, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

CANADA-VANCOUVER-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(240710) -- VANCOUVER, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a movie at an open-air cinema at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Unseasonably warm weather in Vancouver ahead of Olympics

Unseasonably warm weather in Vancouver ahead of Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - People ride bicycles near cherry blossoms that have bloomed early in Stanley Park, Vancouver, on Feb. 8, 2010. The Canadian host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather ahead of the start of the Games on Feb. 12.

Stanley Park (2010)

Stanley Park (2010)

Holliday Grainger Characters: Dirty Debbie Film: Stanley Park (2010) Director: Misha Manson-Smith 10 June 2010 Date: 10 June 2010

Stanley Park (2010)

Stanley Park (2010)

Holliday Grainger Characters: Dirty Debbie Film: Stanley Park (2010) Director: Misha Manson-Smith 10 June 2010 Date: 10 June 2010

Stanley Park (2010)

Stanley Park (2010)

Holliday Grainger Characters: Dirty Debbie Film: Stanley Park (2010) Director: Misha Manson-Smith 10 June 2010 Date: 10 June 2010

Stanley Park (2010)

Stanley Park (2010)

Holliday Grainger Characters: Dirty Debbie Film: Stanley Park (2010) Director: Misha Manson-Smith 10 June 2010 Date: 10 June 2010

Unseasonably warm weather in Vancouver ahead of Olympics

Unseasonably warm weather in Vancouver ahead of Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - People ride bicycles near cherry blossoms that have bloomed early in Stanley Park, Vancouver, on Feb. 8, 2010. The Canadian host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather ahead of the start of the Games on Feb. 12. (Kyodo)