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Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

The new temporary occupancy program could be a boon for artists and new businesses who are often saddled with major building upgrades when moving into a new building.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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A temporary reprieve and an uncertain future for the wading pool at Burrard View Park

A temporary reprieve and an uncertain future for the wading pool at Burrard View Park

The East Vancouver park was set to lose its wading pool as part of a playground upgrade before neighbours organized to save it for the time being.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
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Our food editor's best meals, drinks and restaurants this winter

Our food editor's best meals, drinks and restaurants this winter

From a cozy cocktail bar, to meals showing the best of Southeast Asia, there's lots to like in today's story

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
PetsPets
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'Give us space for our dogs': Vancouver pet owners fight back, and win, against off-leash cuts

'Give us space for our dogs': Vancouver pet owners fight back, and win, against off-leash cuts

A proposed reduction of off-leash trails in Pacific Spirit Park was voted down by the regional district last week.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
ProtestProtest
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Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

A U.S.-based non-profit made the decision to end all associations with the company after learning of its contract with ICE

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Audit raises serious concerns with city’s land sale processes

Audit raises serious concerns with city’s land sale processes

A recent audit is raising serious concerns about the city's approach to land sales, specifically by its Real Estate and Facilities department

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Below-market housing maintained in Hastings-Sunrise

Below-market housing maintained in Hastings-Sunrise

Collaboration between a non-profit and the province is securing affordable homes in East Vancouver

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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How potential vote splitting is playing out in municipal elections across Canada

How potential vote splitting is playing out in municipal elections across Canada

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe could benefit from multiple challengers for their positions in this year's elections

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
ProtestProtest
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Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Hootsuite and Jim Pattison Developments are getting attention from the public and politicians for their business dealings with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the U.S.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
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As a block of Broadway closes for four months, nearby businesses ask for help

As a block of Broadway closes for four months, nearby businesses ask for help

There are no guarantees or timeline for support after a meeting between the province and businesses this week. While many shops are struggling, we spoke to one owner who's doing well and is excited for the train to arrive.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
EnvironmentEnvironment
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How crows became a calling for one Vancouver man

How crows became a calling for one Vancouver man

A new film zeroes in on Dr. Rob Butler’s fascination with crows and his life as an award-winning researcher, author, and artist.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
ArtsArts
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Eastside Arts Society wins big with new city grant, while another grant sits dormant in the city’s budget

Eastside Arts Society wins big with new city grant, while another grant sits dormant in the city’s budget

The Eastside Arts Society received a $2.65 million grant from the city to purchase a home base, but the unpredictable funding model has proven less successful in another case.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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