Grandview-Woodland

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The quest for new homes and hubs

Oct 7, 2026

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7 min read

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The quest for new homes and hubs

Local organizations near Commercial and Hastings have long outgrown their current facilities. The Kettle Society has plans to build a supportive housing and new mental health centre, and that’s just one of several proposed projects that would add social services and hundreds of new homes in the area.

Nate Lewis

Grandview-Woodland

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The shifting policy and revealing data behind shelter operations

Oct 4, 2026

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10 min read

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The shifting policy and revealing data behind shelter operations

In part two of our series, we dig into emergency call data, operational changes, and shifting government policy around the Hastings and Commercial shelters.

Nate Lewis

Housing

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: A lifeline for some, a struggle for others

Oct 2, 2026

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7 min read

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: A lifeline for some, a struggle for others

As homelessness increases in Vancouver, more shelters are needed. For governments, non-profits, and neighbours, the question is how to provide social services while minimizing impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods. Part one of our series.

Nate Lewis

Grandview-Woodland

A mushroom shop's trip on Commercial Drive may be over

Sep 28, 2026

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2 min read

A mushroom shop's trip on Commercial Drive may be over

The Shroom House could be in hot water following a petition to court that alleges it continued operations despite being evicted by its corporate landlord.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

Grandview-Woodland

Cat up a tree? You may need to deal with it yourself

Aug 14, 2026

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2 min read

Cat up a tree? You may need to deal with it yourself

Firefighters getting cats out of trees is less common than many people think, at least in Vancouver.

Nate Lewis

Grandview-Woodland

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

The friendly neighbourhood cat has an unbelievable list of accomplishments.

Nate Lewis

Grandview-Woodland

With food insecurity on the rise, Vancouver food groups innovate to fill the gap

Dec 8, 2025

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7 min read

With food insecurity on the rise, Vancouver food groups innovate to fill the gap

Local groups are working to stay afloat and serve immediate community needs, while also advocating for significant systemic changes in how food programs are delivered.

Julie Chadwick

Grandview-Woodland

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The quest for new homes and hubs

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: The shifting policy and revealing data behind shelter operations

Seeking Shelter on the Drive: A lifeline for some, a struggle for others

A mushroom shop's trip on Commercial Drive may be over

Cat up a tree? You may need to deal with it yourself

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

With food insecurity on the rise, Vancouver food groups innovate to fill the gap

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