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

Mar 30, 2026

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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.

Take Your Time Back and the fight for Vancouver community music venues

Mar 23, 2026

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Take Your Time Back and the fight for Vancouver community music venues

Independent music vanues, once the lifeblood of Vancouver's music scene, are suffering, and there is no easy solution

Frances Bula on city-building, development and moving from journalism to civic politics

Mar 16, 2026

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Frances Bula on city-building, development and moving from journalism to civic politics

The popular civic journalist is making the jump from writing stories to being part of them as she seeks the nomination for city councillor with OneCity

Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Mar 9, 2026

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Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Vancouver is lowering patio fees and simplifying permits just as restaurants brace for another challenging season. With rising costs, staff shortages and the approaching 2026 FIFA World Cup, the changes could give local eateries a small but timely boost.

Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

Mar 4, 2026

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Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

For the first story in our Vancouver Profile series, where we chat with interesting people in Vancouver communities who may not get the normal headlines or coverage, we head over to Chinatown

Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

Feb 23, 2026

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Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

A national nature-prescription program expands into galleries, where Vancouver’s latest Emily Carr exhibition explores how art — like the outdoors — can support healing and well-being.

'Give us space for our dogs': Vancouver pet owners fight back, and win, against off-leash cuts

Feb 9, 2026

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'Give us space for our dogs': Vancouver pet owners fight back, and win, against off-leash cuts

A proposed reduction of off-leash trails in Pacific Spirit Park was voted down by the regional district last week.

How crows became a calling for one Vancouver man

Jan 27, 2026

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How crows became a calling for one Vancouver man

A new film zeroes in on Dr. Rob Butler’s fascination with crows and his life as an award-winning researcher, author, and artist.

Vancouver winter is no reason to stop hiking

Jan 18, 2026

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Vancouver winter is no reason to stop hiking

Hiking is one of the big reasons to live in Vancouver. For Abdul Haseeb, it's a way to give back, even in the heart of winter

What a higher vacancy rate really means for Vancouver renters

Jan 12, 2026

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What a higher vacancy rate really means for Vancouver renters

A Lookout Q&A with federal government housing economist Shiva Moshtari

Vancouver’s vacancy rate is rising — but it won’t bring relief to everyone

Jan 4, 2026

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Vancouver’s vacancy rate is rising — but it won’t bring relief to everyone

Though Vancouver’s vacancy rate has more than doubled, whether the increased supply will translate into better deals for renters is still uncertain.

The fight over the fate of a shuttered Canada Post office in Chinatown isn’t over just yet

Dec 14, 2025

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The fight over the fate of a shuttered Canada Post office in Chinatown isn’t over just yet

The community no longer has access to a post office in the area, but city council and Chinatown residents are hoping it's not too late to bring the service back.

With food insecurity on the rise, Vancouver food groups innovate to fill the gap

Dec 8, 2025

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With food insecurity on the rise, Vancouver food groups innovate to fill the gap

Local groups are working to stay afloat and serve immediate community needs, while also advocating for significant systemic changes in how food programs are delivered.

Haida manga takes centre stage in Vancouver

Dec 1, 2025

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Haida manga takes centre stage in Vancouver

How Haida storytelling and Asian artwork combine in this unique art exhibit

Park board fees set to increase due to zero per cent property tax increase

Nov 23, 2025

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7 min read

Park board fees set to increase due to zero per cent property tax increase

The fee increases could impact many services, including skate rentals, swimming lessons, admission to parks and public golf courses

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