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It’s no secret that Strathcona is a hot spot for small businesses and budding artists. Six businesses will give tours of their storefronts and workspaces as part of an initiative started by the Strathcona Business Improvement Association.

Residents say pushy realtors are badgering elderly homeowners to sell their houses

Former Musqueam chief, Downtown Eastside activist mourned

The third annual Blessing of the Fleet at False Creek Harbour will be about more than well wishes for the fishing boats moored at the docks.

Historic buildings retained as new services to be offered

Poetry recitation prowess A Vancouver student has won the English stream of the national Poetry in Voice competition for the second year in a row. Roan Shankaruk from Vancouver Technical secondary won $5,000, plus $1,000 for her school’s library.

The historic Legg Residence in Vancouver’s West End could be saved from demolition if someone wants to pay to move it to another site. But a deal would have to be made quickly. A 17-storey tower is going to be built on the Harwood Street property.

New regulations clarify decade-old policy

Medical expert calls updates ‘sensible, logical’

Meet Ryan, who, with the help of Coast Mental Health, has transformed himself from a homeless youth to a young student wanting to help other people with mental illness