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Housing

What a higher vacancy rate really means for Vancouver renters

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

East 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

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

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

Restaurant Review

La Quercia is a traditional, timeless Italian restaurant

The Kitsilano Italian institution is doing things it's own way, trends be damned. And damn, is it good.

Housing

Vancouver’s vacancy rate is rising — but it won’t bring relief to everyone

Though Vancouver’s vacancy rate has more than doubled, whether the increased supply will translate into better deals for renters is still uncertain.

Year in Review

The best Vancity Lookout stories of 2025

Running back our biggest stories of the year

Indian

Reflections on a glorious year in new Vancouver restaurants

We look back on some of the best new restaurants that opened in 2025

Translink

How will people get to and from the growing PNE?

With new events and attractions at the PNE — and the possibility of a whole entertainment district in Hastings Park — there's a need for more transit service to the area. But while plans and studies are underway, significant changes are still a long way off.

Environment

Who is evaluating the potentially harmful impacts of dredging Burrard Inlet?

The proposed project, which could begin in 2026, has raised concerns among scientists and experts around a lack of study and independent oversight.