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Community

Grandview⁠-Woodland—The Caffeinated History of a Many-Layered Neighbourhood

How the Italians, the leftists, and the lesbians shaped the story of East Vancouver’s grocery district.

Transportation

These East Van Electric Bikes Blend Handcrafted Vintage Design with Modern Power

Vintage Iron Cycles throttles up for a busy season of bespoke electric bikes.

Crows of East Vancouver

Community

The Crows of East Vancouver Have Long Memories

Intelligent and adaptive, crows have lived alongside humans since cave-dwelling times.

Community

East Vancouver’s Infamous Youth Gang and the Park They Ruled

The Clark Park Gang was a force to be reckoned with in the 1970s.

Gathie Falk "Grapefruit" 1970

Arts

East Vancouver’s Famous 92-Year-Old Artist Welcomes Us Into Her Home

Gathie Falk finds the beauty in everyday life.

Dachi Vancouver

Food and Drink

Vancouver Must-Eats for Spring 2019

Freshen up.

Let us freshen up your seasonal food choices.

Crows of East Vancouver

Essay

The Crows of East Vancouver

Character study.

A crow can anticipate future events, make and use tools, and learn skills not only from other crows but also other species, all of which are behaviours seen only in a few animals.

Design

Vintage Iron Cycles

Full throttle.

An East Vancouver shop dedicated to luxurious custom and imported e-bikes.

Food and Drink

In My Kitchen Vancouver

Breaking barriers.

Part cooking class and part pop-up restaurant, it is one of the most intimate dining experiences in the city.