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May 01, 2025

THEN & NOW

May 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
THEN & NOW

Second Beach pool has been a source of fun and adventure for Vancouverites for decades, and the site of the former Vancouver Sun Free Swim Classes that taught many youngsters swimming skills.

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May 01, 2025

VIEWPOINTS

May 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
VIEWPOINTS

A veteran development planner’s call for an investigation into City staff conduct regarding a report about the CURV development at 1075 Nelson.

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Viewpoints
May 01, 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

A roundup of events and activities in the West End - Coal Harbour community, with something for everyone, of all ages.

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May 01, 2025

THE TALK OF THE TOWN

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THE TALK OF THE TOWN

A breakdown of election results, a tenant victory over a negligent landlord, the story of Stovold Lane, and more …

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May 01, 2025

STANLEY PARK NOTEBOOK

May 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
STANLEY PARK NOTEBOOK

Spring is all about the birds and the bees … the herons nesting, swallows returning from points, and caring for the bees.

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May 01, 2025

DEVELOPING STORIES

May 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
DEVELOPING STORIES

A third proposal, after numerous changes, for new tower at the intersction of Bidwell and Alberni Streets is now awaiting city approval.

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Developing Stories
April 01, 2025

JOY'S JOURNAL

April 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
JOY'S JOURNAL

Some well deserved honours, the return of Tony Parsons (via podcast) and a tribute to a generous soul.

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Joys Journal
April 01, 2025

THE DRAGON'S PEN

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THE DRAGON'S PEN

A class trip to Quebec, getting defibrillators into the schools, an eerie school play, and some important dates.

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April 01, 2025

OUR LEAD STORY

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OUR LEAD STORY

The Park Board commissioners and the public are divided on the future of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and the size of the proposed new pool.

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April 01, 2025

ARTISTS AMONG US

April 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
ARTISTS AMONG US

West End author Eddy Boudel Tan’s third novel, The Tiger and the Cosmonaut, will be released on April 29.

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April 01, 2025

DEVELOPING STORIES

April 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
DEVELOPING STORIES

The 35-year-old Listel Hotel awaits demolition, to be replaced by a 28-story tower which will include a new hotel.

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April 01, 2025

THE TALK OF THE TOWN

April 01, 2025/ The West End Journal
THE TALK OF THE TOWN

Two elections this month, a change af parking zones coming in May, a West End legend passes, and a new executive director at Gordon Neighbourhood House … and more!

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