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Housing

Twists and turns in Birch Street Property saga continue

The controversial property that was once slated to become an Indigenous medical travel lodge has been listed for sale by a court-appointed realtor.

History

Hospice in the park: A 102-year-old institution re-opens in Hastings-Sunrise

Cottage Hospice in Burrard View Park is re-opening, serving as a unique end-of-life facility for local families. But the building and the site have a deeper, and at times harrowing, history.

Stephanie Allen is ready to collaborate, and fight, for affordability and justice

COPE's mayoral candidate talks non-market housing, plans for an audit of the civic government, and how her personal and professional experiences have shaped her values.

Infrastructure

The Expo Deck near Science World will be closed for years, with funding for its replacement still up in the air

The days of the deck are done, but a new park space is still years away.

City Hall Insider

City Hall Insider: August 18, 2026

In this issue of our City Hall Insider, we profile COPE mayoral candidate Stephanie Allen, and look at the city's protracted plans to improve the Expo Deck area near Science World.

Tech

A Tale of Two Cities: The tech-tension in council’s vision for the future of Vancouver

Two motions introduced before council’s summer break underscore the deepening divide in the city’s tech approach — and bring key election issues to light.

Grandview-Woodland

Cat up a tree? You may need to deal with it yourself

Firefighters getting cats out of trees is less common than many people think, at least in Vancouver.

Law

‘This matters’: DULF and their recent trials explained

The Drug User Liberation Front has been making headlines for years. With their most recent constitutional challenge wrapping up, Vancity Lookout took a step back to chart the group’s history and legal battles.

Restaurant Review

Sabor a Mexico serves up a mole worth a trip

Located in Port Moody, Sabor is popular for a reason