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Strathcona Stories

We lift up our community and members through storytelling. We hope you’ll come inside our fold and learn about what makes Strathcona so vibrant and different from anywhere else in Vancouver. Read about the latest news, updates, and happenings from our business community.

Announcements, Programs

Hastings Urban Tree Nursery

July 25, 2014

On Wednesday July 16th, the Strathcona BIA and Hastings Crossing BIA became home to 14 young trees in raised planters along...

Announcements, Programs

Graffiti Removal Service Update

June 2, 2014

Graffiti Removal Contact Information: Please note that Goodbye Graffiti has been contracted for our graffiti removal service...

Announcements

Thank you to our volunteers!

April 22, 2014

We want to give a shout out the awesome volunteers who have been contributing their time and efforts at the Resource Park. Ayman...

Events

Holiday Social 2013

January 6, 2014

On Wednesday, December 11 the Strathcona BIA held our Annual Holiday Social at Chapel Arts. The event saw a turn-out of over 75...

Member Stories

Vancouver Urban Winery

November 24, 2013

Spotlight on Vancouver Urban Winery with Mike Macquisten From the outside, the Vancouver Urban Winery (VUW) appears to be an...

Important Info

LiveSmart BC Strathcona campaign

October 21, 2013

The Strathcona Business Improvement Association has teamed up with the Province of B.C.?s LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program to...

Events

Fall & Winter cycling workshop – Oct 24

October 18, 2013

Bike Strathcona, Rain or Shine Strathcona Business Improvement Association hosts Fall & Winter Cycling Workshop to...

Announcements

The Pink Pearl Re-opens!

May 10, 2012

The Pink Pearl Re-opens! The Pink Pearl is back in business! A fire in September 2009 caused extensive damage to the...

Important Info

Hastings Steam and Sauna: 85 Years

April 19, 2012

Hastings Steam and Sauna: 85 Years In 1926, Arthur Meighen and William Lyon Mackenzie-King played Prime Ministerial musical...

Community Events

Check out our events calendar for awesome things happening in Strathcona. Have an event coming up in Strathcona? Contact us to submit an event listing for our events calendar.

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If you're looking to treat yourself, look no further than @christinelingerie. This is lingerie and loungewear at its finest. Starting today, they have 50% off select sale items while inventory lasts. All pieces are designed locally by Christine Morton and made in Canada. You can visit their Strathcona studio in person 10am-5pm Monday to Friday.
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#Strathcona #MadeInStrathcona #DoDifferent #Lingerie #ChristineLingerie #SilkLingerie #TreatYourself #Textile #LocallyMade #Loungewear #fashion #clothing #EthicalClothing #VIAwesome #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #ExploreVancouver #do604 #604now #yvr #EastVan #MakersGonnaMake #MakersMovement #WomenInBusiness #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

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Small businesses have faced so many unexpected costs and impacts due to COVID-19. Back in September we launched a COVID-19 Grant Program to help our business community manage these unexpected expenses, invest in placemaking improvements to welcome back customers to the area, and to help businesses invest in their own staff. To date we’ve approved $13,000+ in grant funding. So far, this matching grant program will have helped invest $30,000 in recovery and improvement efforts once all ongoing projects are completed. And we’re not done yet.

We’ve extended our grant deadline to the end of February to help get more funding out the door while it is still needed. Strathcona BIA members are encouraged to apply if you have an upcoming project related to COVID-19 recovery, property maintenance, placemaking, or investing in your staff. Head to our website to learn more and apply today: bit.ly/sbiacovid19grant

📷: @cillematography
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#Strathcona #DoDifferent #MadeInStrathcona #GrantProgram #SmallBusinessGrant #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #VIAwesome #VeryVancouver #InsideVancouver #Do604 #604Now #LikeVancouver #ExploreVancouver #DiscoverDifferent #MakersGonnaMake #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #OpenForBusiness

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Dec 31

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We might not be out of the woods yet, but we're starting to see the light 🌟

If 2020 has reinforced anything for us, it's that Strathcona is resilient. Our community looks out for one and other. We collaborate in the face of challenges. Time and again we optimistically bounce back. And together we move forward.

As we look ahead to a new year, we find so much inspiration in the strength and integrity of this neighbourhood, and we hope you do too. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
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#Strathcona #DoDifferent #MadeInStrathcona #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYearsEve #HappyNewYear2021 #Holidays #Holidays2020 #2021 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BCBuyLocal #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #604Now #Do604 #LikeVancouver #missingout #YVRHoliday #Vancouver #ExploreVancouver #ExploreBC #smallbusinessbc #SupportSmallBusiness #OpenForBusiness #MakersGonnaMake #InsideVancouver

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Dec 23

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2020 has been a grind and then some. Time to recharge, and move forward, together. Wishing you and yours a safe and peaceful holiday season!
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#Strathcona #DoDifferent #MadeInStrathcona #Holidays #HappyHolidays #Holidays2020 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BCBuyLocal #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #viawesome #explorebc #vancouverfoodie #yvreats #dishedvan #supportsmallbusines #SupportSmallBusiness #OpenForBusiness #MakersGonnaMake #604now #Do604 #LikeVancouver #VeryVancouver

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Dec 22

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Thank you for supporting local and shopping small ❤. Our #GiftBigShopSmall promotion has wrapped, and gift cards have been sent out to recipients in the mail! We may not be able to hug and see all our family and friends this year, but we're sure able to let them know we care by gifting awesome local gifts that will bring them joy 😊
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#Strathcona #MadeInStrathcona #Holidays #Holidays2020 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BCBuyLocal #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #GiftCard #604Now #Do604 #LikeVancouver #YVRHoliday #VancouverChristmas #VancouverGiftGuide #YVRGifts #SupportSmallBusiness #OpenForBusiness

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For the cycling fans out there, the @landyachtzbikes store has everything you need to get rolling. They build bikes that will get you excited about biking. They’re also a bike service centre. Plus they carry all sorts of useful accessories for commuters, bike-tour enthusiasts, and just anyone that wants to up those biking style points.

There’s three more days to get your receipts in for our #GiftBigShopSmall promotion. We still have over ten $25 gift cards to give away! The Landyachtz Bike Shop is taking part, and open daily 10am-6pm. Find all the details at the link in our bio.
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#Strathcona #GiftBigShopSmall #DoDifferent #MadeInStrathcona #Holidays #Holidays2020 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
#BCBuyLocal #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #GiftCard #604Now #Do604 #LikeVancouver #VancouverBikes #Biking #BikeShop #YVRHoliday #VancouverChristmas #VancouverGiftGuide #YVRGifts #SmallBusinessBC #SupportSmallBusiness
#OpenForBusiness #MakersGonnaMake #UniqueGifts

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The @ewmastore Christmas Market starts tomorrow! Did you know that works from over 30 local artists are featured at the store? When you shop local from Enterprising Women Making Art, you support their wonderful programming that lifts women up in the community. Find holiday cards, specialty ornaments, beautiful pottery, jewelry and so much more.

Their market runs tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, from 2-7pm and Saturday Dec.19 from 12-5pm at 800 East Hastings.

The entire studio and store space will be transformed into a fabulous safe shopping experience, with several health and safety measures in place, including limited numbers of people at any one time, masks and hand sanitizing required upon entry, and contact tracing regulations in place.

Enterprising Women Making Art is taking part in our #GiftBigShopSmall campaign. Spend $25 or more at 3 participating locations until Dec.20, and get $25 to support shopping small this holiday season. All you have to do is snap a picture or screenshot of your receipts, and send to info@strathconabia.com. What’s more, donations over $25 to community service providers in the district also count as a purchase - learn more about other amazing organizations to give back to in the community at the link in our bio.
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#Strathcona #GiftBigShopSmall #DoDifferent #MadeInStrathcona #Holidays #Holidays2020 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
#BCBuyLocal #DailyHiveVan #CuriocityVan #GiftCard #604Now #Do604 #LikeVancouver #VancouverCafe #YVRHoliday
#VancouverChristmas #VancouverGiftGuide #YVRGifts #SmallBusinessBC #SupportSmallBusiness #OpenForBusiness
#MakersGonnaMake #UniqueGifts

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