Downtown Vancouver

City Hall

Can the city block the opening of a downtown harm reduction site?

May 12, 2026

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5 min read

Can the city block the opening of a downtown harm reduction site?

Not really, say opposition councillors. And it would be a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee

Gastown

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

Mar 27, 2026

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5 min read

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

If you can't go to Japan, then Oku is the next best thing

Geoff Sharpe

Arts

Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

Feb 23, 2026

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8 min read

Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

A national nature-prescription program expands into galleries, where Vancouver’s latest Emily Carr exhibition explores how art — like the outdoors — can support healing and well-being.

Julie Chadwick

City Hall

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

Apr 16, 2025

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8 min read

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

Restaurant Review

Go hungry, leave happy at Happy Noodle House

Apr 15, 2025

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5 min read

Go hungry, leave happy at Happy Noodle House

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

Geoff Sharpe

Granville

What the closure of Hudson Bay mean for the downtown core

Mar 31, 2025

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3 min read

What the closure of Hudson Bay mean for the downtown core

It's not good for the area

Geoff Sharpe

City Hall

5,000 homes potentially coming to False Creek North

Jan 8, 2025

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3 min read

5,000 homes potentially coming to False Creek North

But there is one catch...

Geoff Sharpe

Bakery

Jul 16, 2024

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3 min read

Exploring Persian baking at Bahar Bakery & Cafe

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

Geoff Sharpe

Distillery

Easy-drinking flavours with local Makgeolli distiller VanMak

May 14, 2024

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6 min read

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

Bar

Apr 6, 2024

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5 min read

Meet me at 515 Bar

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

Geoff Sharpe

Restaurant Review

This Korean restaurant on Robson is serving up authentic Korean food

Mar 23, 2024

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2 min read

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

Gastown

Mar 19, 2024

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3 min read

Review: Nelson the Seagull

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

Geoff Sharpe

Restaurant Review

Mar 5, 2024

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13 min read

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

Downtown Vancouver

Can the city block the opening of a downtown harm reduction site?

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

Art as medicine: Doctors prescribe time in nature — and in galleries

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

Go hungry, leave happy at Happy Noodle House

What the closure of Hudson Bay mean for the downtown core

5,000 homes potentially coming to False Creek North

Exploring Persian baking at Bahar Bakery & Cafe

Easy-drinking flavours with local Makgeolli distiller VanMak

Meet me at 515 Bar

This Korean restaurant on Robson is serving up authentic Korean food

Review: Nelson the Seagull

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

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