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Vancouver Public Library: Hastings Branch

Meet the staff at Hastings Branch (Vancouver Public Library), 2674 E. Hastings. Hastings Branch originally opened in January 1949, and was rebuilt in 1989 on the…

Community Piano

Come play our piano! Thanks to the youth from Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House for coming out to paint it, and to Pacey’s Pianos and the Piano Teachers Federation for supplying the…

Meet Heather from Storm Brewing

Meet Heather at Storm Brewing, East Vancouver’s original craft brewery, since 1994. Heather, a local burlesque performer, has been working at the brewery since August last…

Happy Anniversary to Switchblade Surfboards!

Happy anniversary to Switchblade Surfboards, celebrating two years in our commercial district this month. Congrats! Enter our summer contest to win a Switchblade gift card at https://a.pgtb.me/9NKQk9….

Say hello to Gary and Courtney!

Meet Gary and Courtney from our Sunrise Patrol Team. This joint program with the Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre helps us share information and resources with our…

Preview of Pallet Coffee Roasters

A wonderful preview of Pallet Coffee Roasters today – can’t wait until this gem opens July 29 at 323 Semlin. Locally roasted coffee, and fresh salads, sandwiches,…

New Banners in the East Village

Our new banners are up! Look for them on Hastings, Powell, and throughout our commercial district this week.

Pick Up Your Business Safety Kit!

Have you picked up your business safety kit? Each of our business members is eligible to receive a kit with business safety information, tips on…

The East Village Summer Contest on now until August 15th

SUMMER CONTEST: Enter to win a prize pack from our members worth $500. Enter at https://a.pgtb.me/9NKQk9 – good luck!

Happy Anniversary to Dayton Boots!

Happy anniversary Dayton Boots! One of our oldest businesses is celebrating 68 years this week. You can join the party with $68 off your next pair…

The Lunch Musical Interlude is back!

The Hastings North BIA is pleased to present 8 Saturdays of live music at Hastings and Kamloops, starting July 12. Come check out local favourite,…

Meet Anna from Bianca Maria Italian Foods

Meet Anna at Bianca Maria Italian Foods, 2469 E. Hastings. Anna has worked at the deli (family-owned since 1963) for three years, and loves talking…

Community Garden

So wonderful to see green things poking up through the dirt at the Hastings North Community Garden. Kudos to LondonDrugs and Shifting Growth on creating this community-building growing space.

Olympia Tailors

Meet Don at Olympia Tailors, the oldest operating business in our commercial area. Don’s father, Carl who passed away in December, just shy of his…

Pallet Coffee Roasters

Meet Sharif and Shane, partners who are opening a coffee roastery at 323 Semlin. Pallet Coffee Roasters will feature a full-service coffee shop, a roastery, and a…

Say hello to Your Neighbourhood Automotive Repair Shop

Meet Kate and Brad at Your Neighbourhood Automotive Repair shop. The husband and wife duo have been operating the small garage since October, after moving back…

Welcome Quest Nutrition Club!

Meet Jordan at Quest Nutrition Club, open just over a month at Hastings and Templeton. Jordan loves helping people meet their fitness goals and maintain a…

Powell Street Craft Brewery is Moving!

MOVING: Powell Street Craft Brewery is moving to a new, larger location at 1357 Powell Street, just east of Clark. We wish them the best at their…

CirKids’ Kaleidoscope

Congrats to everyone at CircusWest Sheer Verve on wrapping up your 2014 CirKids production, Kaleidoscope. We can’t wait to see next year’s show!  

Shredding Day

Thanks to everyone who made Shredding Day such a huge success! We shredded a record amount of paper today. Huge thanks to our sponsors,The Laughing…

Kaleidoscope Now Playing

NOW PLAYING: Don’t miss Kaleidoscope, showing 12:30 pm and 7 pm daily at the PNE Garden Auditorium May 1 – 4. This original production features…

Playland: Opening May 3rd!

TOMORROW: Playland opening day is Saturday May 3rd. See you on the coaster – it’s a real scream!

Hastings Racecourse Now Open!

TODAY: Hastings Racecourse opens the 2014 live thoroughbred racing season, marking 125 years of horse racing in B.C. Congrats!

Spring Business Networking Event

Last night, the Hastings North BIA was pleased to have their annual Spring Business Networking Event! The BIA hosts multiple networking events throughout the year…