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Province

Two social service programs in the Downtown Eastside get six-month funding extension

The organizations serve a critical role in the community

Ken Sim

Dysfunction and the search for accountability in Vancouver politics

A long-shot attempt to remove a park board commissioner says a lot about the climate of polarization and the lack of accountability for elected officials in Vancouver

False Creek

Great Northern Way proposals invite the latest transformation in False Creek Flats

Three major multi-tower proposals could transform the corridor into a new urban hub.

West End

West End tower proposal offers insights into the city’s shifting pattern of development

A new development in the West End could signal chagnes ahead for development

Riley Park

Unpretentious and friendly? Ama upends traditional cocktail bar vibes

The cocktail and seafood raw bar is betting that an accessible approach, paired with a sexy style, can help it stand out in Vancouver's increasingly crowded bar scene

West End tenant’s patio threatened amidst ongoing dispute with landlord

Simmering tensions at a West End apartment building are reaching a boiling point, with the city moving against a well-established, but unpermitted, outdoor space.

City Hall

ABC Party found to have breached Vancouver council open meeting rules

Mayor Ken Sim and city councillors discussed amendments - and how they'd vote in one case - in private email threads ahead of council meetings.

Empty buildings, pools and bus routes

Three important stories about the city that may have flown under your radar

West End

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

A newly-formed non-profit society is challenging the city and park board's process in deciding to build a half-sized pool to replace the existing facility.