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City Hall Insider: August 18, 2026

In this issue of our City Hall Insider, we profile COPE mayoral candidate Stephanie Allen, and look at the city's protracted plans to improve the Expo Deck area near Science World.

Tech

A Tale of Two Cities: The tech-tension in council’s vision for the future of Vancouver

Two motions introduced before council’s summer break underscore the deepening divide in the city’s tech approach — and bring key election issues to light.

Grandview-Woodland

Cat up a tree? You may need to deal with it yourself

Firefighters getting cats out of trees is less common than many people think, at least in Vancouver.

Law

‘This matters’: DULF and their recent trials explained

The Drug User Liberation Front has been making headlines for years. With their most recent constitutional challenge wrapping up, Vancity Lookout took a step back to chart the group’s history and legal battles.

Restaurant Review

Sabor a Mexico serves up a mole worth a trip

Located in Port Moody, Sabor is popular for a reason

Vancouver Island

Every town should have a Gigi's Oysters

Located in Comox, Gigi's is a rare small town B.C. seafood restaurant that exceed all expectations

Restaurant Review

Miraas is Persian food that’s more than just meat skewers

With two locations, there's no excuse not to visit

Art

Huge graffiti event honours memory of DTES community pillar

Artists from around the world flocked to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside last week for the fourth annual Never Grow Up Graffiti Jam

Concern from politicians, shock from staff as radio stations close

Rogers’ closure of six local sports and news stations, including two in Vancouver, has brought calls for Ottawa to keep a closer eye on telecom companies.