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Business Feature: Rio Friendly Meats

Family-run butcher shop serving the best locally-sourced meats to Vancouver, Burnaby and the surrounding area since 1977! An old-school butcher shop, owner Eddie Musto likes…

BIA Events: Lunar New Year & Love Your City

Previous Next #FINDLOVE IN THE EAST VILLAGE with the LOVE YOUR CITY CONTESTStarting Febuary 1st, LOVE is in the air and the airwaves, with colourful…

Business Feature: Black Rider Tattoo

Black Rider Tattoo won the Georgia Straight 27th annual vote for Best Tattoo shop of Vancouver 2023, and it’s really no surprise. Opening its doors…

East Village Vancouver Holiday Gift Guides

Need help with Holiday gift ideas in the East Village Vancouver neighbourhood? We’ve got a few helpful suggestions that will help you find something special,…

BIA Winter Holiday Events

WINDOW WONDERLAND 2023 #ExploreEV – Follow the Birds this Winter and Explore the East VillageHasting Sunrise’ East Village is the place to be this winter, even…

Business Feature: HIDDEN CITY FITNESS

“Hidden City Fitness (1768 E Hastings St.) is a fully equipped gym with martial arts training, a boxing club, and personal training. We are a…

Business Feature: The Goods

The Goods (2307 East Hastings St. Vancouver, BC) may be one of the best Screen printing and custom Apparel shops around, but its also so…

East Village Brunch Round-Up

The East Village is your Brunch option destination. Here’s some deliciously awesome Brunch location options, just to name a few. There’s so many yummy meals…

Artist Feature: Jody Wasserman

Mural Artist (Kamloops St./Hastings St. Neighbourhood Plaza) Instagram: @designbyjody Website: jodywassermandesign.com  EVBIA: Would you be able to tell me what your mural means to you,…

Trick or Treat on Hastings St. 2023

*Interested in signing up your business for Trick or Treat on Hastings St?! Previous Next Click here For map of participating businesses Let us know!…

Business Feature: Sunrise Orthodontics

Sunrise Orthodontics (2651 East Hastings Street) is a very special place. Dr. Liat and her amazing team have managed to create a warm, and welcoming…

The Dog Days of Summer Celebration

 The Dog Days of Summer Celebration for you and your furry friends. Friday Aug 11th, 2023 (1pm-4pm) in the Hastings/Kamloops Outdoor Plaza. Live music by…

Business Feature: Optima Jiu-Jitsu

At Optima Jiu-Jitsu (1768 East Hastings Street), the philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu training consists of three key principles: Respect, Discipline, and Growth. Offering both adult training…

Business Feature: The Flag Shop

You don’t need to look far to see how The Flag Shop (1615 Powell St.) has contributed to the artistry and impact of the East…

Business Feature: STAGING PROP SHOP

Entering the Staging Prop Shop might feel like home with its soft couches filled to the brim with cushions and blankets encompassing the whole store…

Business Feature: Resurrection Spirits

Resurrection Spirits (1672 Franklin St.) is doing some very special things. Their distillery is creating some of the most delicious, handcrafted gin and rye you’ll…

Just Here For The Beer Podcast

Broadcast Date: April 22, 2023Location: Jackalope’s, East Village VancouverHosts: Joe Leary and Rick MohabirGuests: Parallel 49 Brewing, Resurrection Spirits, It’s OK Bar, Jackalope’s, and Hastings…

BIA Summer Music Series 2023

This Summer the East Village BIA is proud to present our 2023 Summer Music Series, a live concert series that is completely free to enjoy!…

Business Feature: Antique Market

A staple in the East Village neighborhood for nearly 35 years, Antique Market located in the warehouse district at 1324 Franklin Street, is worth checking…

Business Feature: The Learnary

There’s something very special about a place that encourages you to level up through exploring your healthy curiosities, utilizing a local learning space for creative…

Business Feature: Jam Florist

The cozy, friendly, and personal vibe at Jam Florist  (2190 East Hastings Street) is what first invites you into this lovely, neighbourhood flower and bouquet…

Business Feature: Sorrento Barbers

Sorrento Barbers (2417 E Hastings St) is the kind of old-school barber shop you can imagine going to in the movies. There’s a cinematic quality…

Business Feature: Mama’s Furniture & Vintage Store

Mama’s Furniture and Vintage Store (2208 E Hastings St,) is a joy to explore, filled from front to back with treasures large and small. Looking…

Business Feature: Slow Hand Beer Co.

With the Vancouver sun finally out on a regular basis, there’s nothing better than cooling off with a nice cold beer on a beautiful warm…

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