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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
City HallCity Hall
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The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks
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The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks

A comprehensive planning process will take at least a year, and Metro Vancouver would need to approve the changes. But there's another option if city council wants to move more quickly and independently on certain sites.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HikingHiking
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Vancouver winter is no reason to stop hiking

Vancouver winter is no reason to stop hiking

Hiking is one of the big reasons to live in Vancouver. For Abdul Haseeb, it's a way to give back, even in the heart of winter

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
NightlifeNightlife
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City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

Over a dozen members of the underground music and dance community met with city officials this week, who say there are lessons to learn from recent inspections.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
Your guide to Dine Out Vancouver 2026

Your guide to Dine Out Vancouver 2026

The Lookout shares our recommendations of where to visit during the popular restaurant event

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
KitsilanoKitsilano
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Thai Ni Yom is Thai food done right

Thai Ni Yom is Thai food done right

Maybe less known than other places in town, Thai Ni Yom is worthy of more attention

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
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Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

A new non-profit aims to help small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the city’s complex licensing and permit requirements.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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What a higher vacancy rate really means for Vancouver renters

What a higher vacancy rate really means for Vancouver renters

A Lookout Q&A with federal government housing economist Shiva Moshtari

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
East VancouverEast Vancouver
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"Online is too crowded": Why postering still matters in Vancouver

"Online is too crowded": Why postering still matters in Vancouver

Old school? Yes. But posters are serving as a key way to keep people updated on the latest events and things to do in the city

Grace Shutti
Grace Shutti
Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
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No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

Many venue operators worry it will push the events back into the shadows

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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