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Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

‘Something that feels like home’: Beloved Trinidadian restaurant says goodbye to East Vancouver, for now

Baby Dahl officially shut its doors on May 13. But owner Dana Mohammed said she has new plans in the works.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

Mount Pleasant tenants still in “limbo” while fate of proposed tech hotel is decided

May 25, 2026

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4 min read

Mount Pleasant tenants still in “limbo” while fate of proposed tech hotel is decided

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.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

May 12, 2026

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2 min read

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

Chef Daniel Lee has staked out his own lane over on Powell Street, with outstanding results

Geoff Sharpe

East Vancouver

‘Pets are a part of the family’: No-pet policies hinder housing search for Vancouver’s most vulnerable

May 10, 2026

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6 min read

‘Pets are a part of the family’: No-pet policies hinder housing search for Vancouver’s most vulnerable

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.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

May 3, 2026

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2 min read

East Vancouver offers the best last-chance views for cherry blossom season

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.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

Vancouver Tenants Union sued by disgruntled landlord

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

Vancouver Tenants Union sued by disgruntled landlord

The VTU is being sued by a landlord claiming “psychological harm” as a result of the group’s organizing efforts

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Neighbourhood news in Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise, Strathcona and East Van

‘Something that feels like home’: Beloved Trinidadian restaurant says goodbye to East Vancouver, for now

Mount Pleasant tenants still in “limbo” while fate of proposed tech hotel is decided

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

‘Pets are a part of the family’: No-pet policies hinder housing search for Vancouver’s most vulnerable

East Vancouver offers the best last-chance views for cherry blossom season

Vancouver Tenants Union sued by disgruntled landlord

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