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HousingHousing
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West End residents organize against Barclay Street hotel proposal

West End residents organize against Barclay Street hotel proposal

Nearby residents are concerned about noise and the size of the new tower, which is enabled by a recent city council initiative to create more hotel rooms.

Nate Lewis
Jake McGrail
Nate Lewis, +1
West EndWest End
+1+1
West End tower proposal offers insights into the city’s shifting pattern of development

West End tower proposal offers insights into the city’s shifting pattern of development

A new development in the West End could signal chagnes ahead for development

Jake McGrail
Jake McGrail
West EndWest End
+3+3
New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

A newly-formed non-profit society is challenging the city and park board's process in deciding to build a half-sized pool to replace the existing facility.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Jake McGrail
Jake McGrail
West EndWest End
+4+4
Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
+2+2
A melting pot of Yunnan cuisine at Flower and Horse in Spring

A melting pot of Yunnan cuisine at Flower and Horse in Spring

This restaurant showcases some of the dishes from this southern Chinese region

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
+3+3
Authentic Szechuan flavours in the heart of Vancouver at Ban Bu Xian
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Authentic Szechuan flavours in the heart of Vancouver at Ban Bu Xian

Straight from Richmond, be prepared for spice

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Grocery StoreGrocery Store
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Japanese treats and eats at Konbiniya Japan Centre

Japanese treats and eats at Konbiniya Japan Centre

With two locations, Konbiniya Japan Centre has you covered for all your Japanese treats

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
+2+2
Review: Creative pastries on display Unni Pastries

Review: Creative pastries on display Unni Pastries

This West End bakery serves up brioche donuts that match any of the best in the city

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
+3+3
Review: Indonesian and Japanese cuisines collide at Jungle Room

Review: Indonesian and Japanese cuisines collide at Jungle Room

With unique dishes and a memorable interiour the Jungle Room sets itself apart in Vancouver

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe