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New childcare spaces coming to the city

New childcare spaces coming to the city

The city is making progress (though less than promised) on more childcare in Vancouver

City Hall

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Exclusive: Aboriginal Front Door Society, Watari lose provincial funding for “critical” DTES services

Exclusive: Aboriginal Front Door Society, Watari lose provincial funding for “critical” DTES services

The city says they tried to get the province to keep funding these critical programs, without success.

Former Vancouver mayor with mixed record on housing appointed federal housing minister

Former Vancouver mayor with mixed record on housing appointed federal housing minister

We got some expert help to break down Gregor Robertson's housing policy history as Vancouver mayor

Indian

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Bar Asra isn’t about cuisine—it’s about ingredients

Bar Asra isn’t about cuisine—it’s about ingredients

The restaurant has no through line when it comes to a single type of cuisine. But that's a plus, not a negative, when it comes to Bar Asra.

Restaurant Review

Is this the best concentration of restaurants in the city?

Is this the best concentration of restaurants in the city?

The limitations of the area work to its advantage in a generation of restaurants that are appearing

City Hall

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Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Advocates say Task Force Barrage is deterring people from accessing life-saving overdose prevention sites and questions remain about its budget

Housing

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The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The location is contentious with locals

From dishwasher and punk rocker to city councillor: Sean Orr’s unique path to City Hall

From dishwasher and punk rocker to city councillor: Sean Orr’s unique path to City Hall

COPE's openly socialist councillor discusses his professional transition, his political role models, the state of the city, and much more.

Rubber meets the road in latest Broadway Plan rezoning

Rubber meets the road in latest Broadway Plan rezoning

A Broadway Plan rezoning deferred due to shade.