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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
City HallCity Hall
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TEAM candidates position themselves as a voice of opposition to ABC majority

TEAM candidates position themselves as a voice of opposition to ABC majority

Colleen Hardwick and Theodore Abbott are running on their strong opposition to the Broadway Plan, the elimination of the elected park board, and Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC majority.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Editor's NoteEditor's Note
The allure and dangers of algorithms

The allure and dangers of algorithms

Local news cannot succumb to the algorithms that shape our world. Instead, we need to trust our journalists and community

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
MusicMusic
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More late-night music and dance venues are closing in Vancouver

More late-night music and dance venues are closing in Vancouver

Two places have announced they plan to shut their doors

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Ken SimKen Sim
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Metro Vancouver spending, governance practices in the spotlight

Metro Vancouver spending, governance practices in the spotlight

Metro Vancouver’s spending and governance practices are in the spotlight. Plus, the churn of late-night music and dance venues continues.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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OneCity Vancouver nominate their city council candidate, as left-leaning parties try to avoid vote splitting

OneCity Vancouver nominate their city council candidate, as left-leaning parties try to avoid vote splitting

Lucy Maloney will be OneCity's candidate, while the Greens also plan to run just one candidate for the two open council seats.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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An exclusive Q&A with OneCity candidate Lucy Maloney
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An exclusive Q&A with OneCity candidate Lucy Maloney

Maloney has officially been named as the OneCity Vancouver candidate for city councillor in the upcoming municipal by-election on April 5th.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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