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Maddi is Vancity Lookout's East Vancouver reporter. This beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
Jul 26, 2026
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5 min read
A brand new mural on the Grandview-Woodland Bridge invites neighbours to reflect and connect
Jul 20, 2026
6 min read
With the demolition of Kingsway’s 2400 Court Motel on the horizon, Vancity Lookout dug into the vibrant and varied history of the iconic site.
Jul 12, 2026
As demolition on the Imperial Theatre at 319 Main Street officially begins and a new project prepares to take its place, Vancity Lookout takes a look back on the rich neighbourhood history the theatre embodied.
Jul 5, 2026
3 min read
Five years after Vancouver’s deadliest weather event, more still needs to be done to keep communities in East and Southeast Vancouver safe from extreme heat.
Jun 29, 2026
Two Indigenous mothers spoke at an East Vancouver vigil event last Thursday about the impacts of family separation and family policing systems.
Jun 24, 2026
A new underground robot battle league in East Vancouver is drawing international attention and bringing a new all-ages hobby to the city.
Jun 17, 2026
4 min read
Tenants gathered in protest outside of a Nicola Wealth charity event to protest the redevelopment of 75 East 8th Avenue
Jun 15, 2026
9 min read
With the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon, Vancity Lookout took a step back to establish some basics.
Jun 1, 2026
Baby Dahl officially shut its doors on May 13. But owner Dana Mohammed said she has new plans in the works.
May 25, 2026
It remains unclear whether the City will approve the rezoning of 75 East 8th Avenue, or if a decision will be made before council breaks for the summer.
May 19, 2026
With a looming crackdown on “sex trafficking” ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Vancouver’s sex workers are feeling a growing sense of unease.
May 10, 2026
With no clear sign of when or if the province may deliver on its no-pet policy ban, Vancouver’s tenants are left to navigate the housing crisis alone with their furry friends in tow.
May 3, 2026
2 min read
With just a few days left of cherry blossom season, there’s still time to take in views of the colourful trees in select East Vancouver neighbourhoods.
May 1, 2026
The VTU is being sued by a landlord claiming “psychological harm” as a result of the group’s organizing efforts
Apr 27, 2026
After nearly a year and a half of displacement, youth soccer players got a sneak peek of the new Killarney Park Venue-Specific Training site.
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Apr 12, 2026
8 min read
The new Landing Youth Centre goes above and beyond to offer East Vancouver teens a safe space to call their own.
Apr 8, 2026
7 min read
Cream Pony, a new donut and Southern fried chicken shop, has officially opened its doors in Mount Pleasant. The neighbourhood is taking notice.
Apr 1, 2026
11 min read
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.
Feb 27, 2026
The restaurant, which also serves as a community hub, provided free meals for nearly 100 neighbours at an inaugural dinner event.
