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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..

South Granville

Financial struggles put proposed Indigenous medical hotel in jeopardy

The Dunna’eh House of Healing, a medical travel hotel for rural Indigenous patients seeking care in Vancouver faces ongoing delays and significant financial setbacks.

Arts

At Vancouver Fashion Week, Ay Lelum marks 10 years as the runway embraces global and Indigenous design

Vancouver Fashion Week returns on April 8 with designers from 10 countries, reflecting the global diversity that founder Jamal Abdourahman says defines the city. This season also features a moving design and music retrospective from Coast Salish fashion house Ay Lelum, blending fashion, family and cultural resurgence.