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Locals concerned about gentrification as contentious condo development greenlit in Chinatown

After over a decade of debate, and a court challenge, a key site in Chinatown is permitted for a new building while neighbourhood organizers say it won't benefit community members currently living in the area.

Restaurant Review

Chef’s Choice Chinese Cuisine makes the case for the best dim sum in Vancouver

Take your friends, take your family and be sure to arrive with an empty stomach

Park Board

City Hall hides the ball on service, staffing cuts in 2026 budget

City staff presented next year's budget without the usual level of detail, while an unprecedented number of public speakers spoke out about the undefined service and staffing cuts

Province

Is it time to incorporate mental health calls into BC's 911 system?

A city-funded program is diverting mental health calls away from police, while a new report lays out options and recommendations to modernize 911 calls in BC.

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