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Save the Date!

Magpie’s Nest Community Art Studio is Opening this month. They have an open house this Saturday, April 25 from 2-5 pm. See below for details.

Happy Earth Day!

Remember, you can drop off used batteries for recycling free of charge at our Vancity Hastings Branch. Happy Earth Day!

East Village featured in Daily Xtra

Did you see the feature on our commercial district in this week’s Daily Xtra? Pick up a free copy and read all about our area businesses,…

Our local breweries

Welcome to Yeast Van – here’s to our local craft breweries: Coal Harbour Brewing Company, Parallel 49 Brewing Company, Powell Street Craft Brewery, andStorm Brewing!

Switchblade Surfboards

A warm welcome to Switchblade Surfboards, repairing and building handmade (by hand) custom surfboards on Pandora Street since fall 2012. “It started in a garage as…

HNBIA’s 13th anniversary

We’re celebrating our anniversary! Thirteen years ago this week, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association was formed as a reincarnation of the Hastings Chamber of…

Donald’s Market

Help Mandy and Carmen support the Canadian Cancer Society by buying a yellow daffodil pin at Donald’s Market this month. Last year, the Hastings store raised $2,207.05, and they…

Jackalope’s Neighbourhood Dive, Now Open!

Meet Kristy, Alexis, and Ryan at Jackalope’s Neighbourhood Dive, recently opened at 2257 E. Hastings. Kristy and Alexis co-own next-doorLong Live Cats and Dogs, and the…

Miyako Sushi

Meet Jenny at Miyako Sushi, newly opened just three weeks ago at 2341 E. Hastings. Jenny lives nearby, loves working in the area, and especially…

Electronic newsletters on the way

We’re going paperless! BIA members received our last paper newsletter via mail a few weeks ago. Stay in the loop and sign up for our…

Koto Hair Salon

Meet Koto at KOTO Salon, open three years this September. Koto, who lives nearby, is originally from Tokyo, and studied hair design and styling in London,…

The Georgia Straight’s 2014 Golden Plates

Congratulations to JJ Bean Coffee Roasters, Parallel 49 Brewing Company, The Red Wagon, and the Tacofino Commissary on being top reader’s choice picks in The Georgia Straight’s…

Best of Vancouver Dining

We couldn’t be happier to see that that six of our restaurants are now on Vancouver Sun food critic Mia Stainsby’s Best of Vancouver dining…

Miyako Sushi

A warm welcome to Miyako Sushi, now open at 2341 E. Hastings. Miyako is fully licensed, and is open 7 days a week 11 am…

Happy Anniversary Lifesupply!

Happy anniversary to LifeSupply, celebrating two years in our commercial district. Congratulations!

Meet Karine from the Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre

Karine from the Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre hard at work removing bills pasted on one of our commercial buildings. We’re proud to work with our amazing…

Free the Rocks Raffle

Win prizes from our merchants, including Black Rook Bakehouse, Fresh Slice Pizza, The Laughing Bean Coffee Co., Rio Friendly Meats, The Slocan, Steam Tea House, Tacofino Commissary, and Wheelhouse Seafoods and Specialty…

Congratulations

Congrats to all our businesses listed in the WE | The Westender Best of the City 2014, as chosen by readers. Congrats to Black Rook Bakehouse,Donald’s Market, Image Optometry, Parallel…

Sunrise Patrol Team

Meet Diana and Kelly, two of our Sunrise Patrol team members. The teams walk our commercial district five hours a day, three days a week,…

Pandora’s Box Rehearsal Studio Rental

Looking for a place to jam? Pandora’s Box Rehearsal Studio recently opened on Pandora Street, and offers 18 sound-proof rehearsal studios, equipment rentals, and more. Check them…

Happy International Women’s Day!

Delta Sierra Construction and Millwork

Meet Maria, Tim, Brittany, and Thomas at Delta Sierra Construction and Millwork, located at 1916 Triumph St. A general contractor established in 2000, the company…

Blue Cross Pet Hospital

Meet the veterinary care team at Blue Cross Pet Hospital: Dr. Monica, Dr. Fidel, Brenda, Kara, and Lily the cat. Dr. Monica and Dr. Fidel took…

Tot2Teen Dental

Meet Dr. Anita Gartner, and her team: Vicky, Gloria, and Ericka. Dr. Garnter is thrilled to have a permanent home for her practice here. “I…