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Music

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

As the city has spent decades losing its independent music venues, a quieter revolution is taking hold in restaurants and bars

Stephen Smysnuik

Riley Park

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Jun 18, 2026

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5 min read

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Holborn Group pays less property tax on long-delayed Little Mountain project.

Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, National Observer

Housing

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Tenants gathered in protest outside of a Nicola Wealth charity event to protest the redevelopment of 75 East 8th Avenue

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

Jun 15, 2026

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9 min read

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

With the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon, Vancity Lookout took a step back to establish some basics.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Explainer

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

Jun 12, 2026

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6 min read

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

We explain the history, benefits, and drawbacks of the often-referenced but complicated tool, and examine why the city is now moving away from it.

Nate Lewis

Jun 11, 2026

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11 min read

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

In this issue of our City Hall Insider, we go deep on community amenity contributions, explaining the history, benefits, and drawbacks of the often-referenced but little-understood mechanism, and exploring why the city is now moving away from it.

Nate Lewis

Music

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

As the city has spent decades losing its independent music venues, a quieter revolution is taking hold in restaurants and bars

Stephen Smysnuik

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Riley Park

Jun 18, 2026

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5 min read

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Holborn Group pays less property tax on long-delayed Little Mountain project.

Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, National Observer

Housing

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Tenants gathered in protest outside of a Nicola Wealth charity event to protest the redevelopment of 75 East 8th Avenue

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

Jun 15, 2026

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9 min read

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

With the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon, Vancity Lookout took a step back to establish some basics.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Explainer

Jun 12, 2026

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6 min read

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

We explain the history, benefits, and drawbacks of the often-referenced but complicated tool, and examine why the city is now moving away from it.

Nate Lewis

Jun 11, 2026

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11 min read

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

Nate Lewis

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Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

We don’t get paid to write reviews. Get unbiased restaurant recommendations and explore new spots to eat with 9,500 others who get our free newsletter.

Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta

Can Charm Thai Eatery charm in Vancouver’s crowded Thai scene?

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

FIFA World Cup

FIFA

Canada's World Cup preview: injuries, a favourable draw, and a chance at history

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

Canada's World Cup preview: injuries, a favourable draw, and a chance at history

The men’s national team has never won a World Cup game, but that could change on home soil. Plus, we look at the team’s chances in the tournament and its many connections to the Whitecaps.

Nate Lewis

FIFA

Jun 8, 2026

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4 min read

FIFA World Cup: Is it worth it?

Many residents, tourists and business owners are looking forward to the opportunities that come with FIFA. But critics say hosting such a high profile sporting event comes at too high a cost.

Hannah Mondiwa and Mike McNeeley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporters

FIFA

May 27, 2026

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4 min read

How is Vancouver's FIFA human rights plan helping vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside?

The city has signed 10 contracts with local organizations to provide extra services, mostly during the seven match days.

Nate Lewis

Downtown Eastside

Jun 8, 2026

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4 min read

FIFA World Cup: Is it worth it?

Many residents, tourists and business owners are looking forward to the opportunities that come with FIFA. But critics say hosting such a high profile sporting event comes at too high a cost.

Hannah Mondiwa and Mike McNeeley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporters

Downtown Eastside

May 27, 2026

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4 min read

How is Vancouver's FIFA human rights plan helping vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside?

The city has signed 10 contracts with local organizations to provide extra services, mostly during the seven match days.

Nate Lewis

Downtown Eastside

The affordable housing model gaining momentum in Vancouver

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

The affordable housing model gaining momentum in Vancouver

Community land trusts are a secure, affordable housing model gaining momentum in several neighbourhoods across Vancouver with help from national organizers and groups in other cities.

Nate Lewis

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Music

Jun 22, 2026

•

5 min read

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

As the city has spent decades losing its independent music venues, a quieter revolution is taking hold in restaurants and bars

Stephen Smysnuik

Riley Park

Jun 18, 2026

•

5 min read

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Holborn Group pays less property tax on long-delayed Little Mountain project.

Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, National Observer

Housing

Jun 17, 2026

•

4 min read

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Tenants gathered in protest outside of a Nicola Wealth charity event to protest the redevelopment of 75 East 8th Avenue

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

Jun 15, 2026

•

9 min read

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

With the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon, Vancity Lookout took a step back to establish some basics.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Explainer

Jun 12, 2026

•

6 min read

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

We explain the history, benefits, and drawbacks of the often-referenced but complicated tool, and examine why the city is now moving away from it.

Nate Lewis

Jun 11, 2026

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11 min read

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta

There's a tension within the restaurant between delivering the classics and exploring different Italian cuisine. It's in that tension where the restaurant shines

Geoff Sharpe

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Vancouver's source for hyper-local, neighbourhood news

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta

Can Charm Thai Eatery charm in Vancouver’s crowded Thai scene?

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

FIFA World Cup

Canada's World Cup preview: injuries, a favourable draw, and a chance at history

FIFA World Cup: Is it worth it?

How is Vancouver's FIFA human rights plan helping vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside?

Downtown Eastside

FIFA World Cup: Is it worth it?

How is Vancouver's FIFA human rights plan helping vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside?

The affordable housing model gaining momentum in Vancouver

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The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

How do community amenity contributions work, what’s the benefit, and why is the city making big changes to it?

City Hall Insider: June 11, 2026

Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta

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