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Renfrew-Collingwood

‘No choice but to drive’: Impending e-scooter expansion not enough to alleviate South Vancouver transit woes

The City’s Lime shared e-scooter stations are emerging further south and east than ever before - but they have yet to reach Vancouver’s most underserved transit areas.

Community Centres

ABC promises funding for five community centres, Sunset pool, while Renfrew is left behind

The upcoming capital plan could see big investments in community centres, including the long-awaited Britannia renewal, but a much-needed replacement of Renfrew wasn't included.

Green Party

Progressive parties finally ink unity agreement, but questions around mayors persist

The Greens, OneCity, and COPE will limit themselves to 13 candidates each across city council, park and school boards in October's election

Arts

After 15 years, Vancouver’s fieldhouse residencies are building a legacy

The program is a creative solution to activate underused spaces and respond to the lack of affordable studio space.

Restaurant Review

Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

Anchored by Janevca and Marelina, the sleepy city's food scene is undergoing a revolution

Food Security

'Food security is the number one thing': New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land

The new Landing Youth Centre goes above and beyond to offer East Vancouver teens a safe space to call their own.

City Hall

Park board, city council eye big investments for Vancouver community facilities

Commissioners and the Mayor have put forward ambitious promises to invest in aging public buildings, but there are many important details we don't know yet

Donut

Mount Pleasant’s newest donut shop, Cream Pony, is officially off to the races

Cream Pony, a new donut and Southern fried chicken shop, has officially opened its doors in Mount Pleasant. The neighbourhood is taking notice.

History

The elusive origins of Beer Island

Where did the name for the small Island in Olympic Village come from? The author thinks he knows..