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The 5th annual Eastside Arts Festival invites creators and community members to connect through hands-on art-making, music, and local culture—unlocking creativity as a tool for collective expression and economic revitalization.
The Powell Street Festival began in 1977 as a celebration of Japanese Canadian heritage. It has become one of Canada’s longest-running community arts festivals in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Digital tipping is hitting the streets at the Maple Tree Square on Water Street Gastown Car-free Sunday on July 13, 2025. Artists like Johnny Diamond will be receiving Bitcoin and Lightning donations via a QR code from Coinos.io.
Canada's population growth has slowed to a crawl in 2025, yet its homelessness crisis is accelerating—especially among older adults. With billions lost annually to emergency housing and health costs, why isn’t more housing being built?
Celebrating 17 vibrant years in British Columbia, Carnaval del Sol 2025 transforms Vancouver into a cultural hub of Latin American energy, music, and food—just in time to build momentum for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Micro donations are unlocking an easy way for fans to support creators—without relying solely on big sponsorships or algorithms on platforms like Ko-Fi, Buy Me A Coffee, and Patreon.
Vancouver is gearing up for an exciting summer as the Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot returns to Gastown and the Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Sundays. Starting on Sunday, June 15, this initiative will transform Gastown into a pedestrian-friendly destination.
