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Grandview-Woodland

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The shifting policy and revealing data behind shelter operations

In part two of our series, we dig into emergency call data, operational changes, and shifting government policy around the Hastings and Commercial shelters.

Housing

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: A lifeline for some, a struggle for others

As homelessness increases in Vancouver, more shelters are needed. For governments, non-profits, and neighbours, the question is how to provide social services while minimizing impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods. Part one of our series.

Public health

Charges thrown out in ‘landmark’ decision on DULF’s constitutional challenge - here's what comes next

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Catherine Murray ruled on Tuesday that DULF’s co-founders would walk free, and that existing federal drug laws are unconstitutional.

Grandview-Woodland

A mushroom shop's trip on Commercial Drive may be over

The Shroom House could be in hot water following a petition to court that alleges it continued operations despite being evicted by its corporate landlord.

Municipal Election Guide

Climate resilience, park board independence, and Stanley Park: Municipal parties weigh in on parks and the environment

In our fourth and final Municipal Election Guide, we’re looking at how local parties would steward Vancouver’s pride and joy: parks and the environment.

Mount Pleasant

Neighbourhood favourite Como Taperia is an ode to Spain

Anyone who's spent time in Spain will understand Como's authenticity is more than just the food

Translink

Volunteer bus bench building highlights need for South Vancouver transit investment

With municipal elections on the horizon, the infrastructure that supports some of the city’s most in-need transit riders have become a key election issue.

2026 Municipal Election

Amauri Caliman’s independent campaign to lead Vancouver

The ICBC employee and entrepreneur sees running outside of the traditional party structure as an advantage.

Municipal Election Guide

Area plans, affordability, and renter protections: Housing policy proposals take centre stage

In the third edition of our Municipal Election Guide, the parties vying for your vote in October share their policies on Vancouver’s evergreen problem — housing.