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Small Business

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‘Something that feels like home’: Beloved Trinidadian restaurant says goodbye to East Vancouver, for now

Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

‘Something that feels like home’: Beloved Trinidadian restaurant says goodbye to East Vancouver, for now

Baby Dahl officially shut its doors on May 13. But owner Dana Mohammed said she has new plans in the works.

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

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

Restaurant Review

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Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

May 12, 2026

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2 min read

Nabi House Korean Foods is a subdued ode to home cooking

Chef Daniel Lee has staked out his own lane over on Powell Street, with outstanding results

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Housing

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‘Pets are a part of the family’: No-pet policies hinder housing search for Vancouver’s most vulnerable

May 10, 2026

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6 min read

‘Pets are a part of the family’: No-pet policies hinder housing search for Vancouver’s most vulnerable

With no clear sign of when or if the province may deliver on its no-pet policy ban, Vancouver’s tenants are left to navigate the housing crisis alone with their furry friends in tow.

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

East Vancouver

East Vancouver offers the best last-chance views for cherry blossom season

May 3, 2026

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2 min read

East Vancouver offers the best last-chance views for cherry blossom season

With just a few days left of cherry blossom season, there’s still time to take in views of the colourful trees in select East Vancouver neighbourhoods.

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

Housing

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Vancouver Tenants Union sued by disgruntled landlord

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

Vancouver Tenants Union sued by disgruntled landlord

The VTU is being sued by a landlord claiming “psychological harm” as a result of the group’s organizing efforts

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

Community Centres

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Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

Youth soccer could see a boost from new Killarney training site

After nearly a year and a half of displacement, youth soccer players got a sneak peek of the new Killarney Park Venue-Specific Training site.

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

Food Security

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'Food security is the number one thing': New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land

Apr 12, 2026

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8 min read

'Food security is the number one thing': New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land

The new Landing Youth Centre goes above and beyond to offer East Vancouver teens a safe space to call their own.

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

Grocery Store

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"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Mar 25, 2026

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6 min read

"This keeps them alive": Locals fight to preserve Sunrise Market

Community members and customers from Sunrise Market joined a community meeting to speak out about the need for the local community grocer in the neighbourhood

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey

Sandwich Safari

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At Mimi’s Focaccia, bread brings people together

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

At Mimi’s Focaccia, bread brings people together

Focaccia serves as a blank canvas for founder Emily Jette's creativity, and as a way to build community

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Small Business

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Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

Mar 4, 2026

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5 min read

Amidst a changing Chinatown, Serena Chu is building art, community and a bridge to what comes next

For the first story in our Vancouver Profile series, where we chat with interesting people in Vancouver communities who may not get the normal headlines or coverage, we head over to Chinatown

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Restaurant Review

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St. Lawrence’s Cabane à Sucre is an exceptional affair — except for one missing thing

Feb 24, 2026

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5 min read

St. Lawrence’s Cabane à Sucre is an exceptional affair — except for one missing thing

Held in early spring, the restaurant's Québécois meal was a testatment to a talented kitchen, but lacked a sense of community that's present in more traditional sugar shacks

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Arts

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Eastside Arts Society wins big with new city grant, while another grant sits dormant in the city’s budget

Jan 23, 2026

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8 min read

Eastside Arts Society wins big with new city grant, while another grant sits dormant in the city’s budget

The Eastside Arts Society received a $2.65 million grant from the city to purchase a home base, but the unpredictable funding model has proven less successful in another case.

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

East Vancouver

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"Online is too crowded": Why postering still matters in Vancouver

Jan 9, 2026

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7 min read

"Online is too crowded": Why postering still matters in Vancouver

Old school? Yes. But posters are serving as a key way to keep people updated on the latest events and things to do in the city

Grace Shutti
Grace Shutti

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

Indian

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Reflections on a glorious year in new Vancouver restaurants

Dec 22, 2025

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9 min read

Reflections on a glorious year in new Vancouver restaurants

We look back on some of the best new restaurants that opened in 2025

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz

East Vancouver

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The fight over the fate of a shuttered Canada Post office in Chinatown isn’t over just yet

Dec 14, 2025

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6 min read

The fight over the fate of a shuttered Canada Post office in Chinatown isn’t over just yet

The community no longer has access to a post office in the area, but city council and Chinatown residents are hoping it's not too late to bring the service back.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Housing

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Vancouver's new non-profit housing initiative could reshape the city's neighbourhoods
LockSimple

Nov 21, 2025

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10 min read

Vancouver's new non-profit housing initiative could reshape the city's neighbourhoods

It would be a big change in what could be built in every neighbourhood outside the downtown peninsula.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City Hall

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Inside the stalled renewal of Britannia Centre

Oct 31, 2025

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10 min read

Inside the stalled renewal of Britannia Centre

A master plan for the unique site was ambitious, but seven years later little tangible progress has been made and a key partner has distanced itself.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Gastown

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Don’t call it a pop-up: Dual usage gives Vancouver bar and restaurant owners a leg up

Sep 29, 2025

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7 min read

Don’t call it a pop-up: Dual usage gives Vancouver bar and restaurant owners a leg up

Owners are getting creative when it comes how to use their spaces. And that's only a good thing for locals.

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz

Community Centres

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Difficult decisions ahead as Vancouver grapples with how to replace aging, underfunded recreation facilities
LockSimple

Sep 19, 2025

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11 min read

Difficult decisions ahead as Vancouver grapples with how to replace aging, underfunded recreation facilities

The city's Auditor General report paints a stark picture for some of Vancouver's most important facilities, and will be hard-pressed to fund their maintenance, let alone build new ones

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Riley Park

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Unpretentious and friendly? Ama upends traditional cocktail bar vibes

Sep 1, 2025

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7 min read

Unpretentious and friendly? Ama upends traditional cocktail bar vibes

The cocktail and seafood raw bar is betting that an accessible approach, paired with a sexy style, can help it stand out in Vancouver's increasingly crowded bar scene

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz

East Vancouver

Inside the homegrown fabrication shop that’s grown beyond its theatre company roots

Aug 15, 2025

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8 min read

Inside the homegrown fabrication shop that’s grown beyond its theatre company roots

The Great Northern Way Scene Shop started as a way to help UBC's theatre department and other small productions create sets. The shop now works with the cities biggest institutions, brands, and developers, and the city itself, all while supporting a much-needed hub for artists.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City Hall

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Questions remain about infrastructure investments for Rupert and Renfrew neighbourhood

Aug 13, 2025

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8 min read

Questions remain about infrastructure investments for Rupert and Renfrew neighbourhood

The plan emphasizes continuing the rehabilitation of Still Creek, but Renfrew Heights won't be seeing money for needed facilities, like a new community centre, anytime soon

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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