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Residents argue Vancouver council set worrying precedent on below-market rentals

Residents argue Vancouver council set worrying precedent on below-market rentals

The Cambie Corridor Neighbourhood Association wants the city to reverse its decision on a below-market rental building

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
East VancouverEast Vancouver
Inside the homegrown fabrication shop that’s grown beyond its theatre company roots

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 HallCity Hall
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Questions remain about infrastructure investments for Rupert and Renfrew neighbourhood

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
South CambieSouth Cambie
The revival of Cambie Village
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The revival of Cambie Village

Once a spot for gas stations and parking lots, this neighbourhood is becoming one of the most dynamic places in all of Vancouver.

Stephen Smysnuik
Stephen Smysnuik
ProvinceProvince
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"A second COVID": How unclear FIFA restrictions are hurting Vancouver’s annual events
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"A second COVID": How unclear FIFA restrictions are hurting Vancouver’s annual events

Slow communication and a lack of clarity from the city's host committee have been a major frustration for local event organizers

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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A new Olympic Village? Some industrial sites could be opened up to new development

A new Olympic Village? Some industrial sites could be opened up to new development

Sites considered exceptional could be transformed into neighbourhoods like Olympic Village and Yaletown

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

West End apartment building still empty seven years after a fire

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Jake McGrail
Jake McGrail
Public SafetyPublic Safety
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Lookout readers have their say on cycling in Vancouver

Lookout readers have their say on cycling in Vancouver

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
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Folietta is an Italian love letter to neighbourhood dining

Folietta is an Italian love letter to neighbourhood dining

The new Italian restaurant is making a case that you don't need to go downtown for great food

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz
Vancouver's arts scene is at a breaking point
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Vancouver's arts scene is at a breaking point

Organizations are being forced to make tough choices, while ABC councillors override the city's arts and culture committee

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City councilCity council
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Reductions in sunlight policy would only translate to minor housing gains, report

Reductions in sunlight policy would only translate to minor housing gains, report

The report from city staff looked at whether reduce access to sunlight hours for new buildings would increase the number of homes buuilt

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
EnvironmentEnvironment
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How human-made nests are helping eagles in Vancouver

How human-made nests are helping eagles in Vancouver

With threats like the heat dome and bird flus, human-made nests are one way to help preserve the local eagle population

Hanna Hett
Hanna Hett
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