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City council

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

What is a capital plan?

And why does it matter for the city?

Nate Lewis

Capital Plan

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

Apr 29, 2026

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5 min read

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

ABC selected five community centres for renewal based on deficient criteria, a park board commissioner argues. There's also a question of whether the city has the jurisdiction to unilaterally direct which facilities to fund.

Nate Lewis

Apr 28, 2026

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9 min read

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Our very first City Hall Insider breaks down the capital plan process, cuts into the lifeguard funding debate, and much more.

Nate Lewis

Community Centres

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

After nearly a year and a half of displacement, youth soccer players got a sneak peek of the new Killarney Park Venue-Specific Training site.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Nightlife

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Apr 24, 2026

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7 min read

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Independent operators say nightlife ‘monopoly’ threatens to once again make Vancouver ‘No Fun City’

Nate Lewis, +1

Grandview-Woodland

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

The friendly neighbourhood cat has an unbelievable list of accomplishments.

Nate Lewis

City council

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

What is a capital plan?

And why does it matter for the city?

Nate Lewis

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Capital Plan

Apr 29, 2026

•

5 min read

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

Nate Lewis

Apr 28, 2026

•

9 min read

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Our very first City Hall Insider breaks down the capital plan process, cuts into the lifeguard funding debate, and much more.

Nate Lewis

Community Centres

Apr 27, 2026

•

3 min read

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

After nearly a year and a half of displacement, youth soccer players got a sneak peek of the new Killarney Park Venue-Specific Training site.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Nightlife

Apr 24, 2026

•

7 min read

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Independent operators say nightlife ‘monopoly’ threatens to once again make Vancouver ‘No Fun City’

Nate Lewis, +1

Grandview-Woodland

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

The friendly neighbourhood cat has an unbelievable list of accomplishments.

Nate Lewis

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Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

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Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

At Mimi’s Focaccia, bread brings people together

Sustainability and ingredients take centre stage at Indian restaurant Lila

Broadway Plan

Mar 5, 2026

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11 min read

Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

A new rental tower is proceeding in Mount Pleasant, while former tenants share their concerns about the eviction process.

Nate Lewis

Broadway Plan

The benefits and drawbacks of rezoning 4,000+ properties at once

Sep 17, 2025

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4 min read

The benefits and drawbacks of rezoning 4,000+ properties at once

The decision reduces public input, money for public amenities, and could intensify displacement, while streamlining permit wait times and costs for new developments.

Nate Lewis

Broadway Plan

Great Northern Way proposals invite the latest transformation in False Creek Flats

Sep 3, 2025

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5 min read

Great Northern Way proposals invite the latest transformation in False Creek Flats

Three major multi-tower proposals could transform the corridor into a new urban hub.

Nate Lewis

Downtown Eastside

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Mar 25, 2026

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6 min read

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Community members and customers from Sunrise Market joined a community meeting to speak out about the need for the local community grocer in the neighbourhood

Dustin Godfrey

Downtown Eastside

Ovaltine Cafe partners with non-profits to feed community members

Feb 27, 2026

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7 min read

Ovaltine Cafe partners with non-profits to feed community members

The restaurant, which also serves as a community hub, provided free meals for nearly 100 neighbours at an inaugural dinner event.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Downtown Eastside

Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

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

Latest Posts

City council

Apr 29, 2026

•

3 min read

What is a capital plan?

And why does it matter for the city?

Nate Lewis

Capital Plan

Apr 29, 2026

•

5 min read

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

Nate Lewis

Apr 28, 2026

•

9 min read

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Our very first City Hall Insider breaks down the capital plan process, cuts into the lifeguard funding debate, and much more.

Nate Lewis

Community Centres

Apr 27, 2026

•

3 min read

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

After nearly a year and a half of displacement, youth soccer players got a sneak peek of the new Killarney Park Venue-Specific Training site.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Nightlife

Apr 24, 2026

•

7 min read

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Independent operators say nightlife ‘monopoly’ threatens to once again make Vancouver ‘No Fun City’

Nate Lewis, +1

Grandview-Woodland

Apr 24, 2026

•

1 min read

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

The friendly neighbourhood cat has an unbelievable list of accomplishments.

Nate Lewis

Sports

“It would be a travesty”: Whitecaps supporters launch Save the Caps campaign amid relocation threat

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

“It would be a travesty”: Whitecaps supporters launch Save the Caps campaign amid relocation threat

With the club for sale and without a long-term stadium agreement, the threat of the club leaving Vancouver is real, supporters say.

Nate Lewis

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What is a capital plan?

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

What is a capital plan?

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

Restaurant reviews without the clickbait

Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

At Mimi’s Focaccia, bread brings people together

Sustainability and ingredients take centre stage at Indian restaurant Lila

Broadway Plan

Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

The benefits and drawbacks of rezoning 4,000+ properties at once

Great Northern Way proposals invite the latest transformation in False Creek Flats

Downtown Eastside

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Ovaltine Cafe partners with non-profits to feed community members

Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

Latest Posts

What is a capital plan?

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

“It would be a travesty”: Whitecaps supporters launch Save the Caps campaign amid relocation threat

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