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Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Vancouver is lowering patio fees and simplifying permits just as restaurants brace for another challenging season. With rising costs, staff shortages and the approaching 2026 FIFA World Cup, the changes could give local eateries a small but timely boost.

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

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
Nate Lewis
Small BusinessSmall Business
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Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

For the first story in our Vancouver Profile series, where we chat with interesting people in Vancouver communities who may not get the normal headlines or coverage, we head over to Chinatown

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
Food SecurityFood Security
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Ovaltine Cafe partners with non-profits to feed community members

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
Maddi Dellplain
City HallCity Hall
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Councillors accuse colleague of defamation, code of conduct violation over social media video

Councillors accuse colleague of defamation, code of conduct violation over social media video

Councillor Lenny Zhou apologized on Tuesday for calling opposition councillors drug users and drug distributors in a political organizing video he posted on WeChat

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
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St. Lawrence’s Cabane à Sucre is an exceptional affair — except for one missing thing

St. Lawrence’s Cabane à Sucre is an exceptional affair — except for one missing thing

Held in early spring, the restaurant's Québécois meal was a testatment to a talented kitchen, but lacked a sense of community that's present in more traditional sugar shacks

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
ArtsArts
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Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

A national nature-prescription program expands into galleries, where Vancouver’s latest Emily Carr exhibition explores how art — like the outdoors — can support healing and well-being.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
Green PartyGreen Party
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Progressive unity talks go public
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Progressive unity talks go public

The city's three left-leaning parties have been negotiating on election strategies for months, but now the rifts are cracking open in public view

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Art ReviewArt Review
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Review: Riot Sketch Comedy is a riot, as long as you aren’t their target

Review: Riot Sketch Comedy is a riot, as long as you aren’t their target

The civic commentary on Vancouver is wrapped up in a well-written and entertaining show that echoes Saturday Night Live, if it were set in Vancouver

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
GuideGuide
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The Lookout’s spring 2026 Vancouver arts guide

The Lookout’s spring 2026 Vancouver arts guide

Here's what shows to check out this spring in Vancouver

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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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
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