Nightlife

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Apr 24, 2026

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7 min read

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Independent operators say nightlife ‘monopoly’ threatens to once again make Vancouver ‘No Fun City’

Nate Lewis, Zak Vescera

Nightlife

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

Jan 16, 2026

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6 min read

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

Over a dozen members of the underground music and dance community met with city officials this week, who say there are lessons to learn from recent inspections.

Nate Lewis

Nightlife

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

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