February 24, 2026: The undies that wowed Dragons’ Den

Hey there. We are deep into the heart of February now—which means that, blessedly, it is almost March. The weather is shifting, and with it the Vancouver uniform of choice.

That means it’s almost spring, so it’s almost time to put away the Aritzia Super Puffs and Chelsea boots in favour of Arc’teryx Gore-Tex and rainproof sneakers. Once we get through this weekend’s planned cold snap, that is. Hey, at least we’re not supposed to get any blizzards.

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Senior editor

— FEATURE — 

Grading how the Vancouver Canucks’ Olympians performed in Milano Cortina

Canada unfortunately didn’t win the gold medal in Olympic men’s hockey. But 604 sports fans know that there weren’t even any Canucks on the ice during the match. Nathan Caddell takes a local look at the Olympics by examining how Canucks players did on the ice for their national teams of Latvia, Czechia, Finland, Sweden, and Germany; because what is sports, if not an excuse for tribalism and spreadsheets?

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Experience the next generation of dance

Arts Umbrella Dance Company returns to the Vancouver Playhouse this week for Tempus Fugit: A Midseason Performance, which explores the fleeting nature of time and the immediacy of live performance. Across two exhilarating performances, world-class repertoire and compelling new works unfold as part of the vital, time-honoured process leading toward Season Finale.

The company will perform thrilling and innovative choreography by leading Canadian and international artists, including Anne Jung, Lukas Timulak, Rebecca Margolick, Cyril Baldy and more. These works seize the present moment – where movement appears, transforms, and vanishes. Don’t miss this captivating experience.

— LIVING —

Huha slays the Dragons with a fresh take on underwear

For Vancouver entrepreneur Alexa Suter, necessity was the mother of invention. She needed breathable underwear; existing products didn’t exist; so she made her own. “Underwear is so connected to self-confidence,” she reflects. “And I realized the underwear I was wearing didn’t make me feel empowered or secure in my own skin.” That led her to Dragons’ Den, and a new investment that marks the series’ largest-ever funding of a Canadian entrepreneur.

• The Maritime Museum is raffling off an Arctic expedition

• Comedy icon Jim Jefferies adds second Vancouver show to his Son of a Carpenter Tour at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on June 12. ON SALE NOW!*

• This March, VIDF transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and inspires connection. Buy your TICKETS + PASSES now.*

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— MUSIC —

Haley Blais and Sam Lynch collected their laurels at the WISE Hall

True Mountain Laurel is the coolest new Vancouver band that you’ve sort-of heard of. It’s the new project from local stars Sam Lynch and Haley Blais: a two-person partnership that might just be Vancouver’s answer to Boygenius. We caught the duo’s first-ever show together.

• Photos: Rich Brian lit up the Vogue Theatre

• Last chance for tickets to see Arts Umbrella Dance Company's Tempus Fugit: A Midseason Performance, happening this Thursday and Friday at the Vancouver Playhouse.*

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— FOOD & DRINK —

Prophecy is playing the long game

At Prophecy’s intimate bar, winter isn’t something to get through. It’s the point. “October to March is our sweet spot,” says Justin Mensah-Coker, managing partner of the high-end cocktail spot. “When it gets dark early, when it’s cold and cozy—that’s when people really want to be here.”

• Wildlight’s Warren Chow isn’t just cooking—he’s leading

• New from Mateína: A zero sugar, organic yerba mate that delivers clean energy — no crash, no weird ingredients. Just plant-powered fuel that works.*

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Come say bonjour to Festival du Bois March 6-8

Say “bonjour” to Festival du Bois in Coquitlam’s Mackin Park March 6-8. Dance to Québécois and Celtic fiddle tunes and Latin rhythms, revel in bhangra-Celtic fusion, fiddle-singing and other amazing music. See fun shows for kids, the Métis Village Experience, lively on-site entertainment, sample delicious cuisine traditionelle – and more!

— ICYMI —

• Cheapskate in Lotusland examines the frugal life

• Could a progressive primary unite Vancouver’s left?

• Comedian Laura Ramoso plays a strong social game

• The Straight’s exclusive February 2026 crossword

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —

FILM: Reel Causes’ A Night of Obsidian combines a screening of Shoot the People with a panel discussing Black activism. (February 24 @ Rio Theatre)

MUSIC: Instruments of India is a free talk and concert shedding light on India’s rich and diverse musical traditions. (February 24 @ Vancouver Public Library)

MUSIC: LunarFest celebrates the year of the fire horse with a show from Fooderlon Theatre, Kristin Fung, and Harmonia. (February 24 @ Orpheum Theatre)

BOOKS: Psychiatrist Dr. Johanna Cheek talks to Dr. Gabor Maté about her new book, It’s Not You, It’s the World. (February 25 @ Performance Work)

TALKS: Interdisciplinary artist Dread Scott speaks as part of the 2026 Lind Initiative. (February 25 @ Polygon Theatre, North Vancouver)

FILM: Vaunted documentary Emergence: Women in the Storm has its local premiere. (February 25 to March 2 @ VIFF Centre)

FOOD & DRINK: Combine art and wine, as sommelier Sean Nelson curates bottles to accompany the current exhibition TILT/. (February 26 @ PoMoArts, Port Moody)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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