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In the face of algorithms and AI, Vancouver's music radio stations continue to bet on human curation
LockSimple

Jul 16, 2026

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5 min read

In the face of algorithms and AI, Vancouver's music radio stations continue to bet on human curation

"We have to think about what radio can offer that these larger and more directly curated services and streaming can't"

What could the future of Granville Street look like?
LockSimple

Jul 9, 2026

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8 min read

What could the future of Granville Street look like?

A conversation with Downtown BIA's Jane Talbot about what the World Cup street parties mean for the future of the city's entertainment district

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars
LockSimple

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

The rise of Vancouver's listening bars

As the city has spent decades losing its independent music venues, a quieter revolution is taking hold in restaurants and bars

The elusive origins of Beer Island

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
LockSimple

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?

The revival of Cambie Village
LockSimple

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
LockSimple

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.

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