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Alyse Kotyk

DTES Street Market's Roland Clark. Photo by Alyse Kotyk

Pigeon park street market moving east to safer grounds, with city's blessing

Despite the optics, the street market has a policy against selling stolen goods and instead tries to encourage the sale of found refurbished and recycled items and handmade goods.
Adriane Carr on the campaign trail last year.

Carr's move to abolish big civic party donations is still in play

Banning big donations would restore faith and public confidence in the decision-making at the council table, says Adriane Carr.
Lynn Canyon suspension bridge

Five cheap ways to enjoy summer family fun in Vancouver

A bargain 'staycation' is a chance to see it all as a tourist in the Greater Vancouver area.