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City Hall

The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election

We break down the issues shaping Ken Sim's election chances with just under a year to go until the next municipal election

Housing

Sublets and ghost leases: How newcomers are finding community in Vancouver’s rental maze

An underground sublet economy is helping those struggling to find affordable housing

City Hall

Inside the stalled renewal of Britannia Centre

A master plan for the unique site was ambitious, but seven years later little tangible progress has been made and a key partner has distanced itself.

Art

The Park Theatre goes independent

Following a very brief intermission, new management promises the Cambie Village cinema will return with a refreshed purpose.

Gastown

Collaboration dinners are the latest hot trend amongst Vancouver’s chefs

Chefs say it's a way for them to spark creativity and get re-inspired

Fraser

Chez Céline is a restaurant for the people (who love French food)

Michelin-starred chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence is letting loose with a more casual establishment that's all about being a great neighbourhood restuarant

Housing

Proposal to create city-owned housing developer ends in frustration

City councillors all agreed it was a good idea in principle, but a split on specifics combined with politicking and distrust caused the plan to fail

Housing

West End residents organize against Barclay Street hotel proposal

Nearby residents are concerned about noise and the size of the new tower, which is enabled by a recent city council initiative to create more hotel rooms.

City Hall

Council approves property tax freeze, while service and job cuts won’t be made public until next year

Mayor Sim and ABC councillors champion savings for property owners, businesses, while opponents and advocates try to establish what it will cost.

Latest Stories

The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election

Sublets and ghost leases: How newcomers are finding community in Vancouver’s rental maze

Inside the stalled renewal of Britannia Centre

The Park Theatre goes independent

Collaboration dinners are the latest hot trend amongst Vancouver’s chefs

Chez Céline is a restaurant for the people (who love French food)

Proposal to create city-owned housing developer ends in frustration

West End residents organize against Barclay Street hotel proposal

Council approves property tax freeze, while service and job cuts won’t be made public until next year

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