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Family, country and history collide at Selene Aegean Bistro

Family, country and history collide at Selene Aegean Bistro

The team behind Nammos Estiatorio, amongst other spots, is charting a different course when it comes to Greek food, with a focus on the Aegean Sea region

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.

Geoff Sharpe
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?

The city's Social Housing Initiative could make it easier to build new non-profit housing, but residents are concerned the plan could reduce some of the neighbourhood's many green spaces.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Public SafetyPublic Safety
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Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

One councillor has submitted a freedom of information request to uncover what happened

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Champlain HeightsChamplain Heights
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How a sacred forest space in Champlain Heights is fostering healing and connection

How a sacred forest space in Champlain Heights is fostering healing and connection

Marge Wylie is a residential school survivor who lives nearby and visits frequently to do her healing work and connect with the earth

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Mount Pleasant tenants fight to keep their homes, but the Broadway Plan beat goes on

Mount Pleasant tenants fight to keep their homes, but the Broadway Plan beat goes on

City council approved another rental tower in a neighbourhood with a deep sense of community, while the developer said they'll consider extending renter protections to all tenants.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
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Nero Tondo takes local to new extremes

Nero Tondo takes local to new extremes

The chef duo Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston, formerly of Acorn, want their restaurant to showcase the best ingredients BC has to offer. They succeeded.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

Questions include where visitors will stay, how much it will cost, and what the impact will be on other annual events that aren’t allowed to take place during the tournament.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited

We hear directly from the city's head planner about keeping plans current with legislative and market changes, and his perspective on public engagement.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
GranvilleGranville
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City of Vancouver aims for 'iconic' downtown core with Granville plan

City of Vancouver aims for 'iconic' downtown core with Granville plan

Vancouver city council unanimously approved a 20-year vision that aims to increase public space and boost arts and culture

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
Miscommunications and urgency led to council misstep in benefit concert planning

Miscommunications and urgency led to council misstep in benefit concert planning

A minor controversy was caused when ABC city councillors pushed through an urgent motion for a Lapu Lapu festival “memorial event” at Rogers Arena

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
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Cocktail bar June pushes sleepy Vancouver style forward

Cocktail bar June pushes sleepy Vancouver style forward

The team at Keefer has launched what has quickly become the hottest seat in town

Sara Harowitz
Sara Harowitz
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