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SalaThai’s legacy lives on at Jay Nok

SalaThai’s legacy lives on at Jay Nok

The team is focusing on home cooking, with chicken wings that no one will soon forget

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term

Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term

The latest legal effort won't stop logging work in Stanley Park in the short-term

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
A secret plan and closed-door meetings mark controversial week for ABC party ahead of supportive housing vote

A secret plan and closed-door meetings mark controversial week for ABC party ahead of supportive housing vote

ABC’s controversial week included their confidential plans for the Downtown Eastside being made public, while ABC commissioners were found to have breached park board policy

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Vancouver reviewing infrastructure after earthquake

Vancouver reviewing infrastructure after earthquake

The city is checking bridges for damage, and many are complaining about the lack of alert

Nate Lewis
Geoff Sharpe
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Art ReviewArt Review
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A joyful rebellion in the works of Firelei Báez at the Vancouver Art Gallery

A joyful rebellion in the works of Firelei Báez at the Vancouver Art Gallery

The work explores the influence ofthe Afro-Caribbean diaspora, through architectural drawings, drawings and paintings.

Kristin Lim
Kristin Lim
City HallCity Hall
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Green candidate Annette Reilly draws from personal experience and family background in city council bid

Green candidate Annette Reilly draws from personal experience and family background in city council bid

Reilly says working in the film industry and advocating for young cancer survivors like herself has prepared her for a role in politics.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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ABC removes Councillor Rebecca Bligh from governing party

ABC removes Councillor Rebecca Bligh from governing party

The ABC party removed Councillor Rebecca Bligh from their caucus late last week

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Food SecurityFood Security
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“Love all, feed all”: After nearly 20 years serving meals on the Downtown Eastside, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen is opening a permanent location

“Love all, feed all”: After nearly 20 years serving meals on the Downtown Eastside, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen is opening a permanent location

Grounded in Sikh principles of service and equality, GNFK is expanding their operations on the DTES with the help of substantial volunteer and financial donations

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
COPE council candidate Sean Orr opens up about advocacy, pragmatism, and the intimidation of city hall

COPE council candidate Sean Orr opens up about advocacy, pragmatism, and the intimidation of city hall

As part of our interview series covering by-election candidates, we talk to council candidate Sean Orr

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Waiting game at Holborn’s Dunsmuir House site over whether property owner on the hook for fees

Waiting game at Holborn’s Dunsmuir House site over whether property owner on the hook for fees

The owners could be on the hook for millions if they redevelop it

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
The city wants to build its own market rental housing. Is that a good idea?

The city wants to build its own market rental housing. Is that a good idea?

Many are questioning the type of housing the city is choosing to build

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
ArtArt
A new exhibit of Christian White’s career works reflects the collaborative power of his Haida community

A new exhibit of Christian White’s career works reflects the collaborative power of his Haida community

The Haida artist's sculptures, carvings and more stand alongside the work of his family and apprentices in this impactful exhibit.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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