Aug 14, 2023
Get to Know: Overdose Prevention Society
The official mandate of the Overdose Prevention Society includes: "to be leaders in the harm reduction movement with a continual push for change and justice..."
Jul 6, 2023
Why is the City of Vancouver Stopping You from Enjoying One of Vancouver’s Best Patios?
Chupito's success story is unique: An empty lot in the DTES transformed into a thriving business that attracts locals and visitors alike with its great food and award-winning service. Plus, they make some of the best cocktails in the city. This place is on the map, and doing something cool. Too bad you can't go...
Mar 16, 2023
“Rethink the DTES” on March 28th!
On Tuesday, March 28th, architects, planners, developers, designers and policy-makers come together for Urbanarium's City Debate #15: ReThink The DTES Plan.
Sep 21, 2021
The View From Your Window #262
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Jun 21, 2021
Remembering the Downtown Eastside’s Short-Lived Asian-American BBQ Restaurant
Opened by the award-winning Campagnolo crew in 2011, The Fat Dragon lasted just nine months at 566 Powell Street.
Apr 27, 2021
We Want to Fill Our Kitchen With Dosanko’s New Line of Retail Deliciousness
The new retail line of housemade products is currently available at the restaurant, online from Legends Haul, and via SPUD.
Dec 7, 2020
Remembering Old Country Fish & Chips, an East Hastings Fixture for Over 25 Years
Opened by Bert Love and John Dobson, the long-serving restaurant's slogan was "From the sea to the pan."
Oct 16, 2020
East Van Roasters Introduces New Halloween Treats
Oct 5, 2020
East Van Roasters Reopens for Takeout
Aug 11, 2020
Les Amis du Fromage Is Hiring
Jul 7, 2020
New Brew to Benefit Alibi Room, DTES Women’s Centre, Urban Native Youth Association
Apr 21, 2020
The Stretch of East Hastings St. Where Goods Are Informally Bought, Sold and Traded
"I found a Star Wars lunch box, a Public Enemy casette and a mint condition tennis racket on the Merch Block today..."
Mar 13, 2020
We Want One of Local Artist Christina Kenton’s Fanciful Bic Lighter Sculptures
These cases are hand-sewn, built up and painted over with intricate patterns to create elaborate dioramas of animals and objects.
Jul 9, 2019
Dixie’s Authentic Texas BBQ Closing Doors to Focus on Delivery, Commissary Operations
The restaurant, located at 337 E. Hastings St. on the Downtown Eastside, will serve its last seated guests on July 21st.
Jun 7, 2019
Do You Know the Nickname of This Storied, High-Trafficked Stretch of the Downtown Eastside?
"My bike was stolen last night and everyone I know is telling me to look for it on the Zero Block..."
May 3, 2019
Cadeaux Bakery Is on the Lookout for Pastry Cook
Apr 23, 2019
The View From Your Window #185
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Apr 11, 2019
Be a Good Egg and Hunt for Meaningful Treats at East Van Roasters
Feb 5, 2019
Satisfy Your Sweetheart’s Sweet Tooth at East Van Roasters
Jan 25, 2019
The Mackenzie Room Plans Special Menu of Valentine Dishes Inspired by Love Songs
Dec 19, 2018
The Mackenzie Room Announces Family-Style Feast for New Year’s Eve
Dec 3, 2018
East Van Roasters Unveils Holiday Season Deliciousness
Nov 27, 2018
You Should Know About Pigeon Park
How commercial interests, social engineering politicians, pigeons and people shaped the Downtown Eastside's "living room".
Sep 5, 2018
Patricia Piccinini’s ‘Curious Imaginings’ Exhibition Set For Historic Patricia Hotel
Aug 20, 2018
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If Its Demolished Buildings Were First Saved in Miniature
Our historical architecture isn't so valued that it can avoid the wrecking balls of development. But what if it could be saved in another way?
Aug 7, 2018
Pourhouse, Ask for Luigi, Di Beppe, St. Lawrence and Pizzeria Farina Hiring Several Positions
Apr 23, 2018
Vancouver's Most Racist Restaurant, Remembered
"When Vancouverites find out that White Lunch used to be a thing, I think they're more embarrassed than they are surprised..."
Apr 9, 2018
Hawaiian-Inspired ‘Greasy Spoon’ to Feature Talents from Royal Dinette, Savio Volpe