The Downtown Vancouver BIA is proud to present ‘Downtown Sounds’, bringing Vancouver’s buskers and musicians to you in the virtual realm. Usually performing on Granville Street, these artists are now staying at home due to…

Dear members, You’ve heard from me on several emerging issues recently, all related to the continued spread of COVID-19 and the DVBIA’s response. In the past two weeks, the DVBIA has taken several measures to…

Yesterday, February 27 2020, the DVBIA launched its latest report Then and Now: An Analysis of Downtown Food & Beverage Retail. The launch event was held at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel. James Anderson, DVBIA…

The DVBIA is proud to announce that their next ten-year mandate has officially been approved by Vancouver City Council! Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, February 26th to approve the DVBIA’s mandate renewal proposal, which includes…

Black Mountain Storage live by their value of, ‘Be kind to people and the planet by re-thinking self-storage’. Black Mountain Storage is currently running a 25% off for life promotion. They are conveniently located in…

A lot has happened since 1990, and the DVBIA has achieved so much. Take a look through some of our milestones and see photos from our 30th anniversary celebrations! Last week the DVBIA celebrated its…

The team at IRIS Optometrist Opticians in downtown Vancouver have got you covered! It is all about the experience! Optician Manager Zari Poshtdar alongside Optometrist Sam Epstein, ensures that their patients benefit from and enjoy…

On February 15th a new sushi restaurant opened at 1067 Granville, mid-block between Helmcken and Nelson. Sushi Owl is a cozy little eatery that offers a large range of classic and special sushi rolls, hot…

Want to design a downtown Vancouver street banner? To ensure downtown Vancouver has a distinctive sense of place, the DVBIA collaborates with local organizations, community groups and creative individuals to help enhance and beautify its…

Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel is setting the mark for sustainability efforts in hospitality, here are some of the ways they practice and promote lighter living. Sustainability is at the forefront of everyone’s agenda, and…

Now and then: An analysis of downtown food & beverage retail Food and beverage retail is an essential part of any downtown. The mix of restaurants, lunch spots, coffee shops and bars collectively curates a cultural…

A city-wide ban on foam containers and cups is now in effect as of January 1, 2020. This marks a milestone in the City of Vancouver Single-Use Reduction Strategy with a goal of becoming a…