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ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s New Mega Developments
Faced with a mounting housing crisis, the City of Vancouver is attempting to tackle the city’s growing unaffordability through a series of mega-developments. However, these ambitious projects are facing backlash from residents concerned about the changing face of their neighbourhoods.
ANALYSIS | Canucks In The 2024 Playoffs: Pure Luck Or Skill?
After a successful season and Pacific Division run, the Canucks made it to the playoffs for first time since Covid shortened the 2020 season. Although they won the first round of the playoffs against the Nashville Predators, the team was knocked out of the playoffs in the second round against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7. Fans were left disappointed and began to question if the Canucks’ success this year was merely luck rather than skill.
REVIEW | In Search of the Perfect (Affordable) Coffee
Vancouver is overflowing with coffee shops, seemingly appearing around every corner. We set out on a journey to find the perfect coffee in the city, rating and ranking six popular cafés based on price, general ambiance, and taste.
Haida Nation’s Title Over Haida Gwaii Recognized
On Apr. 14, the Council of the Haida Nation and the BC government signed the Gaayhllxid/Gíhlagalgang "Rising Tide" Haida Title Lands Agreement. This agreement recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal Title throughout Haida Gwaii, legally guaranteeing that Haida Gwaii is the territory of the Haida Nation in Crown law.
Summer Car-Free Pilot: Gastown Merchants’ Perspectives
On May 10, Vancouver City Council passed a motion promising to transform Gastown into “a more vibrant, people-friendly destination.” Put forward by Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung, the initiative called for “an external urban place-making lens and expertise” to support the pedestrianization of Water Street, Gastown’s central avenue.
Byng Arts Senior Courses Cut: Students Fight Back
Byng Arts, a mini school program based at Lord Byng Secondary School, has recently lost their senior English and Social Studies cohort courses due to program cuts. Byng students have been protesting the decision, resulting in the recovery of one course.
Seven Shots Fired: a Downtown Vancouver Shooting
On Mar. 30 at around 5:40 PM, witnesses heard seven shots ring out near the intersection of Robson and Richards streets. The target of these shots was Jagraj Atwal, a member of the Brothers Keepers.
ANALYSIS | The Canucks' Playoff Push
The Canucks have clinched a playoff spot, something they haven’t done since the bubble playoffs in 2020. This feat will mean the return of Canucks playoff hockey to the city of Vancouver for the first time in nine years. Will the Pacific Division Champion Canucks get past round one?
BC's New Phone Ban
On Jan. 26, at the District Education Centre in Surrey, BC Premier David Eby announced the restriction of mobile phones in public schools “from bell to bell” across the province, along with two other social media measures to protect Canadian children.
PROFILE | The “Face” Behind Faces of Vancouver
Over the past few months, anyone scrolling through Instagram or TikTok may have had the pleasure of finding an account called Faces of Vancouver. The account (known as @faces_of_vancouver on Instagram and @facesofvancouver on TikTok) is a video diary of Vancouver.
Predicted Playoff Rejects to Stanley Cup Contenders
After a disappointing 2022–23 season and the removal of head coach Bruce Boudreau, the Canucks were in an unpredictable position going into the 2023–24 regular season. Last year, the Canucks had one of their worst starts, and only after new head coach Rick Tocchet replaced Bruce Boudreau did they begin to improve.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s Housing Crisis, Explained
Vancouver has been grappling with a long-standing housing crisis that has left many residents struggling to find affordable homes. As prices continue to rise, the issue has begun to catch global attention.
Half of BC Restaurants Currently in The Red
While COVID-19 restrictions on BC’s restaurant industry were lifted over 18 months ago, BC’s restaurants are still facing urgent financial hardships. Amid decreasing profits and bankruptcies, many restaurants are now seeking assistance from the provincial government.
BC sets a new record with 2,511 toxic drug deaths in 2023
At the beginning of 2024, the BC Coroners Office reported 2,511 suspected deaths due to illicit drug usage — about seven deaths a day in the province. This statistic is the highest recorded number ever and a five per cent increase from 2022.
Broadway's Subway Extension
Originally scheduled to be finished in 2025, but delayed to 2026 due to problems with boring machines and poor ground conditions, the Broadway Subway extension is a project that has long been in the works.
REVIEW | Five Fusion Restaurants in Vancouver
While fusion cuisine has been around for centuries, it has recently become popular in Vancouver. Vancouver is known for its diverse and dynamic food scene, so it is no surprise fusion restaurants do well in the city. Here are five fusion restaurants in Vancouver you should consider trying.
A Guide to the Pronounciation of Musqueam and Squamish Place Names Around Vancouver
As the local government takes more and more steps towards reconciliation, signs in local Indigenous languages have popped up around the city. The vast majority of these are written in one of two languages native to the Vancouver area: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (also written as Hul’q’umi’num), the Musqueam language, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim, the Squamish language.
Surrey Police Board Replaced by Independent Administrator
On Nov. 16, the BC government suspended all members of the Surrey Police Board and removed Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke as chair. Former Abbotsford police chief Mike Serr was appointed by the province to act in the board’s place as an independent administrator.
What Has Ken Sim Done In His First Year In Office?
Ken Sim, a businessman turned politician, began his mayoral journey with a promise to bring a positive change to Vancouver. In his bid for mayor, Sim outlined a vision for the city that prioritized housing attainability, community safety and economic prosperity. However, his first year in office concluded with mixed results.
Third Year of Vancouver’s Fireworks Ban
2023 marks the third year of the City of Vancouver’s consumer fireworks ban. The bylaw, which was initially proposed by City Councillor Pete Fry, took effect on Nov. 1, 2020, and stated that “the sale and use of fireworks by the general public is no longer permitted in Vancouver,” with certain exceptions.