Stephen Smysnuik

Apr 3, 2026

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10 min read

The elusive origins of Beer Island

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

“I like being a politician of the people”: Pete Fry’s quest to become Vancouver’s next mayor

Mar 13, 2026

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15 min read

“I like being a politician of the people”: Pete Fry’s quest to become Vancouver’s next mayor

The Green Party councillor discusses his life, how he would approach being mayor of Vancouver and the potential for progressives to band together in the upcoming municipal election

40 years later, the Mount Pleasant clock still marks a neighbourhood in flux

Mar 11, 2026

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9 min read

40 years later, the Mount Pleasant clock still marks a neighbourhood in flux

The corner of Kingsway and Main is under strain. How will it look in the coming years?

Aug 11, 2025

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2 min read

The revival of Cambie Village

Once a spot for gas stations and parking lots, this neighbourhood is becoming one of the most dynamic places in all of Vancouver.

From dishwasher and punk rocker to city councillor: Sean Orr’s unique path to City Hall

May 9, 2025

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2 min read

From dishwasher and punk rocker to city councillor: Sean Orr’s unique path to City Hall

COPE's openly socialist councillor discusses his professional transition, his political role models, the state of the city, and much more.

Stephen Smysnuik

The elusive origins of Beer Island

“I like being a politician of the people”: Pete Fry’s quest to become Vancouver’s next mayor

40 years later, the Mount Pleasant clock still marks a neighbourhood in flux

The revival of Cambie Village

From dishwasher and punk rocker to city councillor: Sean Orr’s unique path to City Hall

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