Punjabi Market

By Marilyn Reichert This story has been updated to include comments from Pete Fry, Vancouver councillor and Michael Lee, Vancouver-Langara MLA. A group of volunteers and business owners remain hopeful the Punjabi Market will…

Reported by Agazy Mengesha The Punjabi Market area, located on Main Street between 48th and 51st Avenue, has experienced a decline as families and businesses have moved away from the community to areas like Surrey. Revitalization…

Punjabi Market came back to life last Sunday through anecdotes and cups of chai tea, as residents and business owners came together to share the importance of keeping its history alive.

Reported by Myra Dionne Business owners want less conversation about future changes to the Punjabi Market and more action. The City of Vancouver, in partnership with LOCO BC, invited community members to meet and discuss the state…

Throughout the historic Punjabi Market businesses continue to close while others remain empty due to high rent, increased property taxes and a customer base that is now largely in Surrey. Wescana Fashions and Mohan Cloth House are both…