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Vancouver Gears Up for 2025 VIFF: What to Expect & Where to Go

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The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will take place from October 2 to 12, 2025, showcasing international and Canadian cinema across the city. This year’s program includes approximately 130 feature films and 100 shorts, spanning drama, documentary, experimental, and Indigenous works. In addition to screenings, audiences can enjoy artist talks, panels, and multimedia performances that enrich the cinematic experience.

Festival Lineup & Highlights

The festival is organized into sections such as Galas & Special Presentations, Showcase, Panorama, and Indigenous Cinema, ensuring a wide range of stories and voices. Among the most anticipated films are Factory, The Blue Trail, Orwell: 2+2=5, Ma – Cry of Silence, and A Useful Ghost. The lineup balances established filmmakers with exciting new talent, staying true to VIFF’s reputation as a platform for bold and diverse storytelling.

Venues Across Vancouver

The VIFF Centre on Seymour Street remains the heart of the festival, hosting screenings at the Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre alongside industry events. Other venues across the city include International Village, Granville Island Stage, Alliance Française, and the Vancouver Playhouse, bringing the festival’s energy to multiple neighbourhoods. Attendees are encouraged to plan early, as popular screenings often sell out.

Tips for Festivalgoers

Screening venues also serve as box offices and typically open about 30 minutes before the first show. Beyond film screenings, VIFF offers Q&A sessions, live events, and industry panels, providing opportunities to engage directly with filmmakers and creators. Whether you’re attending a gala downtown or catching a documentary at Granville Island, VIFF offers something for every film lover, making it one of Vancouver’s most anticipated cultural events each fall.

 

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Community Safety Highlighted After Gunshots Hit Fort St. John Home

Fort St. John RCMP are investigating after gunshots struck a home on Saturday. Police confirm no injuries were reported in the residential incident.

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October 25, 2026

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RCMP Respond to Shooting in Residential Area

An investigation is underway in Fort St. John, B.C., after a local home was struck by gunfire on Saturday.

RCMP officers were dispatched to the neighborhood following multiple public reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, police confirmed that a residence had been hit several times.

Police Warn of Danger to Neighbourhood

No injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire. However, law enforcement officials emphasized the severe potential risks associated with the incident.

“Cpl. Brett Urano says it was fortunate no one was injured, but the potential for a tragic outcome can’t be understated,” police stated. Officials added that discharging firearms in a residential area puts innocent individuals and families at serious risk.

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Suspect Arrested in North Kelowna Hit-and-Run After Multi-Unit RCMP Search

Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP arrested a hit-and-run suspect after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Ellison Lake on Oct. 24. No injuries reported.

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Hit-and-Run Incident Causes Traffic Delay on Highway 97

A driver attempting to flee on foot following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Ellison Lake was taken into custody by police on Saturday, Oct. 24. The collision in North Kelowna resulted in traffic slowing to a crawl while emergency responders managed the scene.

Extensive Police Response Leads to Arrest

Witnesses contacted authorities after observing the driver of a black sedan abandon the vehicle and run into a nearby green space. Multiple law enforcement teams were dispatched to track down the fleeing suspect, including the Kelowna RCMP Road Safety Unit, the Kelowna RCMP Gang Enforcement Team, frontline officers, Lake Country RCMP, Police Dog Services, and RCMP Air Services.

According to Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Steven Lang, officers located and arrested the suspected driver close to the crash site shortly after the search began.

Police Investigation Ongoing

Authorities reported that no injuries occurred as a result of the collision. “Investigators believe alcohol and speed were factors in the collision,” Lang stated.

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Coquihalla Highway Reopens Near Merritt Following Morning Crash That Injured Four

The Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt has reopened following a Saturday morning vehicle crash that resulted in four people being taken to the hospital.

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Traffic Resumes Following Serious Morning Incident

Four people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after a motor vehicle incident occurred north of Merritt on Saturday morning, October 17.

DriveBC reported that the Coquihalla Highway was reopened in both directions from Exit 290 to Exit 315 at approximately 4:00 p.m., following the earlier closure.

Emergency Responders Deploy Air Ambulances

BC Emergency Health Services dispatched multiple resources after receiving a call at approximately 8:35 a.m. The response included two air ambulances, three primary care paramedic ambulances, one advanced care paramedic ambulance, and a paramedic supervisor.

According to BCEHS, crews provided emergency medical care at the scene. Two of the three critically injured patients were flown to the hospital via air ambulance, while a fourth patient was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

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