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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

East Vancouver

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

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.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

'Food security is the number one thing': New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land

Apr 12, 2026

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8 min read

'Food security is the number one thing': New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land

The new Landing Youth Centre goes above and beyond to offer East Vancouver teens a safe space to call their own.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

East Vancouver

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Mar 25, 2026

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6 min read

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Community members and customers from Sunrise Market joined a community meeting to speak out about the need for the local community grocer in the neighbourhood