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City Hall

How potential vote splitting is playing out in municipal elections across Canada

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe could benefit from multiple challengers for their positions in this year's elections

Protest

Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Hootsuite and Jim Pattison Developments are getting attention from the public and politicians for their business dealings with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the U.S.

Mount Pleasant

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.

Environment

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.

Arts

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.

City Hall

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.

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

Nightlife

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.

Restaurant Review

Your guide to Dine Out Vancouver 2026

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