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Here are some of Vancity Lookout's favourite places we tried in 2024
The L.A. fires are raising questions about how ready the region is for its own urban fires.
Currently, Vancouver elected officials must declare any gift above $50.
Small businesses are having to navigate expensive leases, quickly changing zoning and redevelopment that favours certain types of commercial businesses
But there is one catch...
The restaurant is showcasing some Northern Italian favourites, including a dish I haven't yet tried in Vancouver
Can the team turn around their middling performance?
Over 1,500 illegal units have been targeted by the province
The city says they plan on looking at ways to track how many buildings are abandoned in the city
An owner at Sal y Limon is hopeful they'll return to a new commercial space post development, while Discover Dogs is packing up and moving to their second location this week.
We rank the biggest stories of the year
Cycling is proving to be more popular, but is facing some headwinds in the region