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Vancouver Can Lift Its Housing Pause. The Backlog Will Still Be There.
Several housing projects already had an exemption from Vancouver’s pause. Their long delivery schedules expose what the next council still has to resolve after repeal: approvals and the money to build and operate homes.
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Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful Joe Brings Puppetry Mastery to Vancouver
A few blocks from Commercial Drive, where storefronts have slowly shifted from long-standing family businesses to sleek cafés and boutique shops, Ronnie …
Downtown Eastside Marks 34th Women’s Memorial March
On February 14, 2025, the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March will move again through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside streets. Beginning at noon at …
The Changing Landscape of HIV in British Columbia
British Columbia, once the province with the highest rate of HIV infections in Canada, has become a model for prevention and treatment. …
How Diverted Opioids Are Flooding British Columbia’s Streets
British Columbia’s opioid crisis has entered a new and complex phase, with recent investigations revealing that a significant portion of prescribed opioids …
Encampments vs. Tiny Shelters: The Cost of Housing Vancouver’s Unhoused
The City of Vancouver has allocated substantial resources to manage homelessness, yet the financial and logistical viability of its approaches remains under …
Banana Beat Celebrates 20 Years With a Special Fundraiser
For over 20 years, the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTESNH) has provided essential support to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, offering nourishment, dignity, and …
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