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East Vancouver

NDP stalwart, social activist Margaret Mitchell dies in Vancouver at 92

Margaret Mitchell, a former New Democrat MP who became a leading voice in raising awareness about domestic abuse, died Wednesday. She was 92. Mitchell represented the riding of Vancouver East from...
Alberta Felon Found Hiding Inside Sofa

Alberta felon found hiding inside sofa

An Alberta felon is now behind bars after he was found hiding inside a sofa in an East Vancouver home, according to a Vancouver Police Department media release. the Vancouver Police Fugitive Unit...

Odd Society distills East Van vodka

Down on Powell Street, in the shadow of the sugar refinery, sits the newest player in Vancouver’s burgeoning craft distilling scene. Odd Society currently has two products on the market, a vodka and...

All the beans and none of the meat at Bandidas Taqueria

Bandidas Taqueria is a restaurant worth checking out. Not only will you enjoy the food and get your daily dose of veggies, you’ll be supporting a sustainably run, local business.

Suspicious man spotted near Joyce Skytrain station

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man following multiple harassment complaints from women in the area of the Joyce Street Skytrain Station. Investigators are looking at...

Summer edition of Tasting Plates highlights East Vancouver's culinary scene

The summer edition of Tasting Plates, on June 27th, will feature dishes from some of East Vancouver's most popular restaurants.

Vaisakhi parade celebrates the birth of Sikh community: photos

Dressed in colourful traditional garments and holding flags, locals celebrated Vaisakhi, the traditional harvest festival and holy day for Sikhs worldwide.

From earth to esophagus, EastVanLove Tweetup #5 focused on food.

Food is a magical thing. Actually it's not, it takes a lot of work to produce it, to prepare it, to sell it AND to eat it. #EastVanLove Tweetup #5 focused on all of these elements.

Pedestrian fatality in East Vancouver

A woman has been struck and killed off East Hastings Street, and the driver has remained at the scene.

Babylon dance party at the Waldorf Hotel: photos

Vancouver's party-goers danced the night away at the coolest place in Vancouver: The Waldorf.