Opinion: Why creative immigration is needed for Hollywood North in Vancouver
Simple policy changes could result in major economic gains.
- Karm Sumal
- Aug 21, 2025
Opinion: Whistler needs new and better hotels to sustain tourism and its reputation
Strata hotel ownership gridlock is a major issue.
- Karm Sumal
- Jun 25, 2025
Opinion: Vancouver's tourism at risk without urgent action on hotel construction
Tourism is changing, and Vancouver needs to keep up.
- Karm Sumal
- May 12, 2025
Opinion: Too little is being done to fix Vancouver’s hotel shortage crisis
Soaring hotel room rates are a symptom.
- Karm Sumal
- Feb 28, 2025
Opinion: Infrastructure costs driving up housing costs in B.C.
The Vancouver viaducts demolition is one example.
- Karm Sumal
- Feb 19, 2025
Opinion: Broadway Plan key to solving Vancouver's hotel shortage
Going beyond merely residential uses.
- Karm Sumal
- Dec 10, 2024
Opinion: Even taller towers belong in the Broadway Plan
We can do better for Vancouver's second city centre.
- Karm Sumal
- Dec 10, 2024
Opinion: With a warming climate, Vancouver's building shadows are sun-safe
In addition to more housing and job-supporting spaces.
- Karm Sumal
- Oct 17, 2024
Opinion: Shadows loom over Vancouver's housing supply and amenities
More reforms are needed beyond the view cone changes.
- Karm Sumal
- Jul 10, 2024
Opinion: Vancouver, we just really need to talk with each other
I struggle this time of year, and I suspect I’m not alone.
- Karm Sumal
- Nov 28, 2023
Opinion: Vancouver needs to double down on saving major events
Events and festivals are a key part of culture and community.
- Karm Sumal
- Nov 3, 2023
Opinion: The fentanyl response in BC has been an absolute disgrace
It’s time for real and immediate action.
- Karm Sumal
- Jul 18, 2023
Opinion: 40,000-person Collision tech conference could come to Vancouver — if it wants it
With 40,000+ attendees each year, Toronto's loss is Vancouver's gain.
- Karm Sumal
- May 27, 2023
26 things that should happen in Vancouver in the next four years
A city with world-class housing costs should also have world-class jobs, perks, and opportunities.
- Karm Sumal
- Nov 10, 2022
Retro tiki bar in Old Montreal is a '90s hip-hop fan's paradise (PHOTOS)
The fever dream of any '80s kid 😍
- Karm Sumal
- Aug 9, 2022
We went to Canada's largest supper club and here's what we thought
Pro tip: don't skip the 🥩
- Karm Sumal
- Aug 8, 2022
Canadian F1: Montreal cements itself as world-class city during Grand Prix weekend
All gas, no brakes.
- Karm Sumal
- Jul 14, 2022
Happy birthday Dished! Daily Hive’s food channel turns 5
Celebrate with us and win $15,000 worth of prizes this week! 🎉 🎂 🥳
- Karm Sumal
- Jun 27, 2022

















