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City HallCity Hall
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ABC councillors approve new hotel development policy with changes to rezoning payments
Apr 16, 2025

ABC councillors approve new hotel development policy with changes to rezoning payments

There’s an urgent need for more hotel rooms in Vancouver

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
+2+2
Go hungry, leave happy at Happy Noodle House
Apr 15, 2025

Go hungry, leave happy at Happy Noodle House

For unfussy, quality Chinese food, Happy Noodle on Davie delivers

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
GranvilleGranville
+1+1
What the closure of Hudson Bay mean for the downtown core
Mar 31, 2025

What the closure of Hudson Bay mean for the downtown core

It's not good for the area

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
+2+2
5,000 homes potentially coming to False Creek North
Jan 08, 2025

5,000 homes potentially coming to False Creek North

But there is one catch...

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
BakeryBakery
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Exploring Persian baking at Bahar Bakery & Cafe
Jul 16, 2024

Exploring Persian baking at Bahar Bakery & Cafe

Step outside your French bakery comfort zone. You won't be disappointed.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
DistilleryDistillery
+2+2
Easy-drinking flavours with local Makgeolli distiller VanMak
May 14, 2024

Easy-drinking flavours with local Makgeolli distiller VanMak

Milky, smooth and easy to drink, VanMak's Makgeolli is a drink worth trying if you haven't had this Korean alcoholic drink

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
BarBar
+2+2
Meet me at 515 Bar
Apr 06, 2024

Meet me at 515 Bar

Bbohemian vibe mixed with upscale elegance make this a worthwhile visit if you're in the neighbourhood

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
+2+2
This Korean restaurant on Robson is serving up authentic Korean food
Mar 23, 2024
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This Korean restaurant on Robson is serving up authentic Korean food

Chances are you've missed it while walking along Robson, and that's a real shame

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
GastownGastown
+4+4
Review: Nelson the Seagull
Mar 20, 2024

Review: Nelson the Seagull

Nelson the Seagull typifies what a perfect neighbourhood cafe should be.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
+2+2
Restaurant review: Bar Haifa, the new challenger for Vancouver’s top Middle Eastern restaurant
Mar 05, 2024

Restaurant review: Bar Haifa, the new challenger for Vancouver’s top Middle Eastern restaurant

Setting the tone for date nights and vegetarian options

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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