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City Hall

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

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

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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

Nightlife

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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.

Restaurant 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

Kitsilano

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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

Mount Pleasant

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Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

Small Business Vancouver aims to help small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the city’s complex licensing and permit requirements.

Housing

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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

East 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

Mount 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