With permits pending, the West End is poised for something of a development boom in the near future.

The provincial government considers changes to the unpopular “Additional Rent Increase” program.

Part III of a deep dive into plans for the renewal of the English Bay waterfront, and a conversation with a Park Board planner.

Will a new law regulating AirBnBs have a positive impact on the current rental crisis, and how many such units can be found in the West End?

Abortions and Medical Assistance In Dying are not available at St. Paul’s Hospital under a provincial agreement with Providence Health. Will that also be the case at the new St. Paul’s?

"A Closer Look" columnist John Streit is taking a mid-summer break and will be back with us in October.

Part II of our closer look at what the future may look like for the increasingly busy English Bay waterfront.

Three possible plans (or a mix-and-match) for changes to the English Bay shoreline.

Understanding the new “Additional Rent Increase (ARI)” policy, what it covers and what it doesn’t.

What does the future hold for the West End’s commercial high streets? Well, it’s complicated.

What does the future hold for Nelson Street as traffic through Stanley Park changes?

A major rezoning is proposed for the “Burrard Corridor” and not all the neighbours are pleased with the plan.