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Food Security

“Love all, feed all”: After nearly 20 years serving meals on the Downtown Eastside, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen is opening a permanent location

Grounded in Sikh principles of service and equality, GNFK is expanding their operations on the DTES with the help of substantial volunteer and financial donations

City Hall

COPE council candidate Sean Orr opens up about advocacy, pragmatism, and the intimidation of city hall

As part of our interview series covering by-election candidates, we talk to council candidate Sean Orr

Housing

Waiting game at Holborn’s Dunsmuir House site over whether property owner on the hook for fees

The owners could be on the hook for millions if they redevelop it

The city wants to build its own market rental housing. Is that a good idea?

Many are questioning the type of housing the city is choosing to build

Art

A new exhibit of Christian White’s career works reflects the collaborative power of his Haida community

The Haida artist's sculptures, carvings and more stand alongside the work of his family and apprentices in this impactful exhibit.

City Hall

TEAM candidates position themselves as a voice of opposition to ABC majority

Colleen Hardwick and Theodore Abbott are running on their strong opposition to the Broadway Plan, the elimination of the elected park board, and Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC majority.

Editor's Note

The allure and dangers of algorithms

Local news cannot succumb to the algorithms that shape our world. Instead, we need to trust our journalists and community

Music

More late-night music and dance venues are closing in Vancouver

Two places have announced they plan to shut their doors

Ken Sim

Metro Vancouver spending, governance practices in the spotlight

Metro Vancouver’s spending and governance practices are in the spotlight. Plus, the churn of late-night music and dance venues continues.