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Vancouver Liberals add park board commissioner Brennan Bastyovanszky to team
He is the third former ABC Vancouver member to join the Liberals.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Coming soon to @georgiastraight.bsky.social... my early Valentine's Day toon.
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Coming soon to @georgiastraight.bsky.social... my early Valentine's Day toon.
OUT NOW! In our February issue 👇
➡️ Broadway businesses fight the noise.
➡️ Is Canada, like, hot again? A commentary.
➡️ We talk Toronto's NIRVANNA with Matt Johnson and Jay McCaroll of NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
and more. Get your free copy today.
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➡️ Broadway businesses fight the noise.
➡️ Is Canada, like, hot again? A commentary.
➡️ We talk Toronto's NIRVANNA with Matt Johnson and Jay McCaroll of NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
and more. Get your free copy today.
🔗: straight.com/find-us.
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
OUT NOW! In our February issue 👇
➡️ Broadway businesses fight the noise.
➡️ Is Canada, like, hot again? A commentary.
➡️ We talk Toronto's NIRVANNA with Matt Johnson and Jay McCaroll of NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
and more. Get your free copy today.
🔗: straight.com/find-us.
➡️ Broadway businesses fight the noise.
➡️ Is Canada, like, hot again? A commentary.
➡️ We talk Toronto's NIRVANNA with Matt Johnson and Jay McCaroll of NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
and more. Get your free copy today.
🔗: straight.com/find-us.
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Ranking how much Vancouver councillors have distanced themselves from Mayor Ken Sim
The ruling ABC party was shown the door in the byelection and it’s unclear whether it’s improved its position.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM
We had fun with this: www.straight.com/city-culture...
In our January edition, out now👇
➡️ Corinne Lea, Sean Baker, Rachel Fox, Zach Lipovsky, and Samantha Quan talk the return of the Park Theatre.
➡️ Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug (behind your favourite Heated Rivalry song) performs at Unrealcity Fest.
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Corinne Lea, Sean Baker, Rachel Fox, Zach Lipovsky, and Samantha Quan talk the return of the Park Theatre.
➡️ Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug (behind your favourite Heated Rivalry song) performs at Unrealcity Fest.
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
In our January edition, out now👇
➡️ Corinne Lea, Sean Baker, Rachel Fox, Zach Lipovsky, and Samantha Quan talk the return of the Park Theatre.
➡️ Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug (behind your favourite Heated Rivalry song) performs at Unrealcity Fest.
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Corinne Lea, Sean Baker, Rachel Fox, Zach Lipovsky, and Samantha Quan talk the return of the Park Theatre.
➡️ Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug (behind your favourite Heated Rivalry song) performs at Unrealcity Fest.
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
What does “resilience” actually mean in agriculture? At Hopcott Farms, it means adapting to climate volatility in real time and managing a 100-person workforce.
In this Young Farmers Series profile, Travis Hopcott reflects on third-generation farming.
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In this Young Farmers Series profile, Travis Hopcott reflects on third-generation farming.
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A farm built to last
Third-generation farmer Travis Hopcott is focused on one goal: keeping the family farm viable. At Hopcott Farms in Pitt Meadows, that means diversification, direct sales, climate adaptation, and manag...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
What does “resilience” actually mean in agriculture? At Hopcott Farms, it means adapting to climate volatility in real time and managing a 100-person workforce.
In this Young Farmers Series profile, Travis Hopcott reflects on third-generation farming.
www.straight.com/young-farmer...
#sponsored
In this Young Farmers Series profile, Travis Hopcott reflects on third-generation farming.
www.straight.com/young-farmer...
#sponsored
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December 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
CONTEST! 🚨 Sign up to become a Straight Insiders member today, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a #staycation at Harbourfront! Additionally, your membership supports vital independent stories about arts, culture, and music in Vancouver. newsletter.straight.com/c/insider-pe...
OUT NOW! Find the Straight's Holiday Gift Guide at a newsstand near you, featuring our cover stars, Wirth Hats, for those who want to give a gift with an impact.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
OUT NOW! Find the Straight's Holiday Gift Guide at a newsstand near you, featuring our cover stars, Wirth Hats, for those who want to give a gift with an impact.
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Our November print edition is OUT NOW! In this issue 👇
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
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➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Our November print edition is OUT NOW! In this issue 👇
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
📍 straight.com/find-us
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
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"A triumph that’s part golden-sunset folk and part outsider-art country." @georgiastraight.bsky.social takes a listen to Ada Lea's new album 'when i paint my masterpiece' www.straight.com/music/you-ne...
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"A triumph that’s part golden-sunset folk and part outsider-art country." @georgiastraight.bsky.social takes a listen to Ada Lea's new album 'when i paint my masterpiece' www.straight.com/music/you-ne...
So true
Finally rich white dudes spent their money on something cool and good actually
CINEMA IS SAVED! www.straight.com/movies/park-...
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
So true
CINEMA IS SAVED! www.straight.com/movies/park-...
The Park Theatre to avoid closure thanks to Rio Theatre and investors
Corinne Lea and the Rio team will be running the Cambie Street theatre.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
CINEMA IS SAVED! www.straight.com/movies/park-...
"Fifth Avenue and the Park Theatre aren’t the VIP AVX BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME that other theatres around town advertise with glee. They are stripped down and mostly absent of the robotic corporate persona of today’s times." www.straight.com/movies/park-...
The Park Theatre is closing and maybe I shouldn’t be taking it as hard as I am
The Cambie movie theatre is being shuttered by its corporate overlord, Cineplex.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"Fifth Avenue and the Park Theatre aren’t the VIP AVX BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME that other theatres around town advertise with glee. They are stripped down and mostly absent of the robotic corporate persona of today’s times." www.straight.com/movies/park-...
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
Our interview with Jane Goodall, 15 years ago: www.straight.com/article-3542...
Jane Goodall says humanity's impact on planet drives her to inspire change
Goodall visited Vancouver as part of a celebration to mark 50 years since she began her research on the behaviour of chimpanzees in Tanzania.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Our interview with Jane Goodall, 15 years ago: www.straight.com/article-3542...
"I'm here today because I'm offering something different—not ideology, not swagger. I've worked across party lines and shown up in communities." www.straight.com/city-culture...
Independent Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh announces mayoral run
Bligh formerly ran for Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"I'm here today because I'm offering something different—not ideology, not swagger. I've worked across party lines and shown up in communities." www.straight.com/city-culture...
"But I can’t pretend anymore. Goodbye, Vancouver." www.straight.com/city-culture...
Vancouver, we need to talk: A breakup letter to the city I once loved
Dean Broughton bids farewell.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"But I can’t pretend anymore. Goodbye, Vancouver." www.straight.com/city-culture...
OUT NOW! In our September, Fall Arts Preview👇
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
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➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
OUT NOW! In our September, Fall Arts Preview👇
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social
Do you think we should lower the voting age? www.straight.com/city-culture...
B.C. twins Jerry and Jason Song fight to lower the voting age
Teens Jerry and Jason Song are fighting for their younger counterparts in the country.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Do you think we should lower the voting age? www.straight.com/city-culture...
It's time to cast your votes for the Georgia Straight's Best of Vancouver awards. 🏆 In the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Community, Shop, and Wellness, have your say HERE: www.straight.com/living/vote-...
Vote in the 29th annual Best of Vancouver awards
Nominations have closed. It’s now the big leagues.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It's time to cast your votes for the Georgia Straight's Best of Vancouver awards. 🏆 In the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Community, Shop, and Wellness, have your say HERE: www.straight.com/living/vote-...
Vancouver welcomed Creed with "Arms Wide Open" earlier this week: www.straight.com/music/photos...
Photos: Creed wraps its arms around Rogers Arena
Frontman Scott Stapp gave the Rogers Arena crowd their money's worth.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Vancouver welcomed Creed with "Arms Wide Open" earlier this week: www.straight.com/music/photos...
It's a new era at The Cobalt: www.straight.com/music/once-m...
Once the most notorious club in Vancouver, the Cobalt returns to its legendary roots
"We’re a place where you can kind of be yourself—and not be worried that’s going to get you kicked out of the bar."
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August 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's a new era at The Cobalt: www.straight.com/music/once-m...
OUT NOW! There's a new day rising at The Cobalt, our August cover stars. In this edition.👇
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
OUT NOW! There's a new day rising at The Cobalt, our August cover stars. In this edition.👇
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us