Vancouver had been considered a frontrunner to host 12 NHL teams in an attempt to award the Stanley Cup, after the league paused the regular season on March 12 because of the pandemic, with 189 games remaining.

The Vancouver Canucks' plan to offer their home town as an NHL "hub city" now has the sign off from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

The league is looking for cities with appropriate facilities, enough hotel space, and a good track record dealing with COVID-19.

If the NHL returns this season, British Columbia is on the fast track to hosting games.

Premier John Horgan has written to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman pledging the government's support for Vancouver as a hub city if hockey returns this season.

"There are ways you can do it safely and I think it is an interesting idea."

The band's only Canadian date was in Vancouver on May 12.

Several of the Sedins' former teammates were on hand to see Henrik and Daniel's numbers raised to the rafters of Rogers Arena.

TransLink said the issue was affecting the track near Stadium-Chinatown Station, forcing trains to single track between Main Street and Commercial-Broadway stations.

Vancouver basketball fans cheered Kawhi Leonard during the Los Angeles Clippers' preseason loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Rogers Arena.