DAILY HIVE : WATCH A FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE AT A DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER PARK THIS MONTH

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/free-outdoor-movie-vancouver-victory-square-july-2019 Whether they live in the neighbourhood or not, the (HxBIA) said it is inviting all Vancouverites to a free outdoor movie showing in one of the city’s oldest downtown outdoor public spaces.On July 14, the HxBIA will present a free screening of The Truman Show, which stars JimCarrey as Truman Burbank, an insurance salesman who discovers his […]

HXBIA SUPPORTS COV NIGHT TIME ECONOMY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

HxBIA has added our support for Councillor Lisa Dominato’s request for a Nighttime Economy Strategy.  We believe great potential exists to further activate Vancouver’s nighttime economy. Here in HxBIA and the Downtown Eastside more broadly, particular consideration should be given to examine how a Nighttime Economic Strategy could benefit businesses, residents, and community members. HxBIA […]

BIA’S PUSH FOR 2% TAX SHIFT

Vancouver City Council has passed a 2% tax shift from commercial to residential after significant advocacy from Vancouver’s BIA’s and other experts.  In a time when commercial properties are facing drastic increases in assessments and massive tax increases, this tax relief is much needed. “Business Improvement Associations made their case to council Monday, with the […]

OPINION: WHAT ELSE YOU’LL SEE IN A DAY ON VANCOUVER’S DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/opinion-other-side-of-downtown-eastside ​Written for Daily Hive by Brennan Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association. In his recent Globe and Mail article, Marcus Gee’s description of his visit to the Downtown Eastside is certainly a common narrative we hear from many visitors to this unique part of our city.He isn’t wrong with regards to what […]