Downton Vancouver

Gastown

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

Infrastructure

The Expo Deck near Science World will be closed for years, with funding for its replacement still up in the air

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

The Expo Deck near Science World will be closed for years, with funding for its replacement still up in the air

The days of the deck are done, but a new park space is still years away.

Nate Lewis

Restaurant Review

Miraas is Persian food that’s more than just meat skewers

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

Miraas is Persian food that’s more than just meat skewers

With two locations, there's no excuse not to visit

Geoff Sharpe

Pedestrianization

What could the future of Granville Street look like?

Jul 9, 2026

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8 min read

What could the future of Granville Street look like?

A conversation with Downtown BIA's Jane Talbot about what the World Cup street parties mean for the future of the city's entertainment district

Stephen Smysnuik

Small Business

Jun 8, 2026

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4 min read

FIFA World Cup: Is it worth it?

Many residents, tourists and business owners are looking forward to the opportunities that come with FIFA. But critics say hosting such a high profile sporting event comes at too high a cost.

Hannah Mondiwa and Mike McNeeley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporters

Dessert

Tartine Bread and Pies does pies, and it does them well

Oct 24, 2024

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4 min read

Tartine Bread and Pies does pies, and it does them well

Grandma was the pie maker in our family, and I think she would approve of Tartine's