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Housing

First United Redevelopment Brings Housing and Hope to Downtown Eastside

The transformative First United redevelopment project at 320 East Hastings Street is nearing completion, promising to address urgent housing needs and offer revitalized community ...
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Community

Most Canadians Reject the “Settler” Label—And It’s Sparking a National Identity Debate

In a country known for its diversity and progressive ideals, the label “settler” is stirring up a heated debate. A new poll reveals that ...

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A sidewalk covered in fallen autumn leaves on East Hastings Street in Vancouver with an individual lying on the ground near local storefronts and passersby.

October 23, 2026

Community

The Downtown Eastside’s Right to an Ordinary Life

Kris C

Close-up of a section of Richard Tetrault's collaged mural featuring expressionist figures, newspaper clippings, and abstract street elements.

October 23, 2026

Culture

At Heart of the City, the Neighbourhood Keeps Its Own History

Teresa G

Elevated view looking down East Hastings Street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside showing sidewalk crowds, traffic, and historic buildings.

October 22, 2026

Policy

Vancouver’s Drug Vote Demands an Answer

Kris C