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Mount Pleasant


Mount Pleasant

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Model couple: the artist and innovator taking their small-scale business to new heights
LockSimple

Nov 4, 2026

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4 min read

Model couple: the artist and innovator taking their small-scale business to new heights

Sharon Xie and Ming Yang have used their model-making expertise to build their business, raise a family, and create the first draft of Vancouver’s evolution into the city of glass.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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‘It just feels like home’: New Mount Pleasant coworking space an instant success serving social justice champions
LockSimple

Oct 28, 2026

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2 min read

‘It just feels like home’: New Mount Pleasant coworking space an instant success serving social justice champions

Baryo officially opened earlier this month offering connection and collaboration between local artists and advocates in a spacious coworking site.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

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Neighbourhood favourite Como Taperia is an ode to Spain
LockSimple

Sep 22, 2026

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3 min read

Neighbourhood favourite Como Taperia is an ode to Spain

Anyone who's spent time in Spain will understand Como's authenticity is more than just the food

Housing

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How dire is Vancouver’s ‘hotel supply crisis?’

Sep 13, 2026

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8 min read

How dire is Vancouver’s ‘hotel supply crisis?’

With nearly 8,000 rooms approved by this council, Vancity Lookout asked experts if the rapid response to the “hotel supply crisis” is justified.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Gastown

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A bygone era: Laura’s Coffee Shop embodies Mount Pleasant’s many changes

Aug 30, 2026

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5 min read

A bygone era: Laura’s Coffee Shop embodies Mount Pleasant’s many changes

Laura’s Coffee Shop in Northwest Mount Pleasant has withstood nearly a century of big changes in the neighbourhood.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Housing

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Twists and turns in Birch Street Property saga continue

Aug 24, 2026

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6 min read

Twists and turns in Birch Street Property saga continue

The controversial property that was once slated to become an Indigenous medical travel lodge has been listed for sale by a court-appointed realtor.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

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Council votes to rezone Myron Manor, but tenants say the fight isn’t over

Jul 31, 2026

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6 min read

Council votes to rezone Myron Manor, but tenants say the fight isn’t over

The rezoning of an affordable apartment in Mount Pleasant for a tech hotel has been approved by city council. But tenants say they plan to challenge the city’s decision.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

In cities across Canada, hundreds gather to oppose unchecked AI data centre proliferation

Jul 7, 2026

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5 min read

In cities across Canada, hundreds gather to oppose unchecked AI data centre proliferation

Locals are speaking out against their expansion

Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Observer
Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Observer

Mount Pleasant

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Murmur roars onto Vancouver’s restaurant scene
LockSimple

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Murmur roars onto Vancouver’s restaurant scene

Murmur is a showcase of culinary talent and creativity, thanks to its young chef, Abbie Gluvic

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Housing

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Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

Tenants protest corporate charity event over proposed tech hotel

Tenants gathered in protest outside of a Nicola Wealth charity event to protest the redevelopment of 75 East 8th Avenue

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

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AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

Jun 15, 2026

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9 min read

AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know

With the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon, Vancity Lookout took a step back to establish some basics.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

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Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta
LockSimple

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

Giusti rewards those willing to go beyond just pasta

There's a tension within the restaurant between delivering the classics and exploring different Italian cuisine. It's in that tension where the restaurant shines

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Housing

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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
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Mount Pleasant

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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?

Stephen Smysnuik
Stephen Smysnuik

Indian

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Sustainability and ingredients take centre stage at Indian restaurant Lila
LockSimple

Mar 10, 2026

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6 min read

Sustainability and ingredients take centre stage at Indian restaurant Lila

Chef Meeru Dhalwala, behind the iconic Vij's, is back in the kitchen, pushing Vancouver Indian cuisine forward with a focus on farm-to-table dining

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Mount Pleasant

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Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

Mar 5, 2026

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11 min read

Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

A new rental tower is proceeding in Mount Pleasant, while former tenants share their concerns about the eviction process.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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Our food editor's best meals, drinks and restaurants this winter
LockSimple

Feb 10, 2026

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10 min read

Our food editor's best meals, drinks and restaurants this winter

From a cozy cocktail bar, to meals showing the best of Southeast Asia, there's lots to like in today's story

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Protest

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Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

Feb 7, 2026

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4 min read

Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

A U.S.-based non-profit made the decision to end all associations with the company after learning of its contract with ICE

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Protest

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Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Jan 30, 2026

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9 min read

Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Hootsuite and Jim Pattison Developments are getting attention from the public and politicians for their business dealings with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the U.S.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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As a block of Broadway closes for four months, nearby businesses ask for help

Jan 28, 2026

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9 min read

As a block of Broadway closes for four months, nearby businesses ask for help

There are no guarantees or timeline for support after a meeting between the province and businesses this week. While many shops are struggling, we spoke to one owner who's doing well and is excited for the train to arrive.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City Hall

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The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks
LockSimple

Jan 21, 2026

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9 min read

The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks

A comprehensive planning process will take at least a year, and Metro Vancouver would need to approve the changes. But there's another option if city council wants to move more quickly and independently on certain sites.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

Jan 14, 2026

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5 min read

Meet the new non-profit helping Vancouver businesses

Small Business Vancouver aims to help small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the city’s complex licensing and permit requirements.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

Jan 6, 2026

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7 min read

No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

Many venue operators worry it will push the events back into the shadows

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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Perfect paella at Casa Molina
LockSimple

Jul 4, 2024

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7 min read

Perfect paella at Casa Molina

A new Spanish restaurant is experimenting with Spanish food in a good way. But it's what they've done with rice that makes it worth a visit.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Grocery Store

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Afra on Main is your one-stop shop for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean groceries

May 28, 2024

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2 min read

Afra on Main is your one-stop shop for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean groceries

It's a worth a trip down Main

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

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