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October 9 2025: The Canucks gear up to hurt us again

October 9 2025: The Canucks gear up to hurt us again

Plus: Taylor Swift, Co.ERASGA, and new restaurant openings

October 09, 2025

Hey there. Are you ready for a long weekend?

Whether you subscribe to Thanksgiving or not, it’s nice to have a day spent being grateful for things. I’m grateful for you, dear readers; when else would I get to write “dear readers”? Have a lovely weekend.

— V.
Senior editor

— FEATURE —

Which Canucks are going to have big seasons?

The start of the Canucks season is just around the corner, which means Nathan Caddell is getting ready to talk about nothing but hockey for the foreseeable future (and the non-hockey-knowers are getting ready for a smile-and-nod-related repetitive strain injury). Here, he considers whether Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, and others might outscore their projections.

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— ARTS —

Eternal Gestures sparks new kinds of conversations

Co.ERASGA’s latest work, Eternal Gestures, is a trilogy of pieces from Indigenous choreographers, flipping the script on choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino to become the interpreter. “I wanted to figure out what I wanted to do for the 25th anniversary of Co.ERASGA, and this project just fell into place,” Tolentino tells the Straight. “It was a bit of a calling—something that was in my gut, and I wanted to trust it.”

Well Read: Kawika Guillermo, author of Of Floating Isles: On Growing Pains and Video Games
Cirque du Soleil’s LUIZA returns in 2026
From October 20–26, join the Vancouver Writers Fest for a scintillating lineup of exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue in 87 events to spark your curiosity.*

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FSGV is Supporting Homeless Youth 24/7/365

Youth visited Family Services of Greater Vancouver’s 24/7/365 Directions Drop-In Centre more than 23,000 times last year—for fresh meals, safe shelter, job and housing supports, enriching activities, and more. Their doors are open day and night, ensuring unhoused and at-risk youth always have somewhere to turn. Learn more.

— MUSIC —

Straight Roundtable: Our thoughts on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl

Love her or hate her, there’s no denying that Taylor Swift is a cultural juggernaut. So, of course, we had to analyze her latest record.

Photos: Counterparts treat the Commodore to metalcore mayhem
Photos: Dermot Kennedy makes a Promised Return to smaller stages
Co.ERASGA’s Eternal Gestures is a visionary world premiere commissioned from three female Indigenous choreographers and performed by Alvin Erasga Tolentino. Presented by The Dance Centre October 9 & 10.*

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— PERKS OF THE WEEK —

This week, Insiders can claim free tickets to the HUMP! Film Festival, Indie Night at Hollywood Theatre, an evening with Holly Cole at the Vogue, and a Superbad & Booksmart double feature.

On the food front: enjoy 10% off at Minami and Loam Bistro, a complimentary dessert at Desi Indian Lounge, and a free appetizer at B House.

To unlock $100 worth of free stuff every month, become a Straight Insider for just $8.25/month on an annual plan.

— FOOD & DRINK —

Thanksgiving sorted: dine-in and take-home feasts from Vancouver restaurants

Don’t feel like cooking a whole turkey? Worry not: we’ve rounded up half a dozen options to help you feast without the pile of dishes.

Giusti brings new pasta-bilities to Mount Pleasant
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop makes its B.C. debut downtown
Craving dinner with waterfront views? Savour Dockside Restaurant’s new Fall menu. Book your table today for a memorable evening on Granville Island.*
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Recognize Remarkable: Nominate Today

Recognize Remarkable: BC Achievement calls for nominations across five award programs—Indigenous business, First Nations art, applied art + design, community achievement, and reconciliation.

Every nomination shines a light on talent, vision, and impact. Across BC, remarkable individuals await recognition. Nominate today and help celebrate excellence in our province.

— ICYMI —

The 2025 Best of Vancouver winners
Your very Vancouver horoscopes for Libra season
5 takeaways from Michelin in Vancouver
Photos: Korn entertains a rowdy Rogers crowd

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —

FILM: VIFF wraps up this weekend, and there are plenty of shorts, features, or talks to catch. (To October 12 @ various venues)

COMEDY: I Know What You Did Last Weekend turns teen horror into improvised comedy. (October 10 to November 1 @ The Improv Centre)

LIVING: Get your scares on at Canyon Frights. (October 10 to November 2 @ Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Vancouver)

MUSIC: Ruan player Xiaomeng Guo and her ensemble kick off the first Staircase Sounds of the season. (October 11 @ VPL Central Branch)

VISUAL ARTS: Naoko Fukumaru’s kintsugi exhibition Beautifully Broken opens. (October 11 @ Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, Burnaby)

LIVING: Jog on at the Granville Island Turkey Trot. (October 13 @ Granville Island)

LIVING: Break out of Suite 1313 and crack the case in this Halloween hotel mystery. (October 13-31 @ Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites)

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

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