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Vancouver’s booming farmers markets are turning heads with record crowds and millions in sales, but behind the vibrant energy lies a critical infrastructure crisis. Vendors face cramped spaces and vanishing inventory, while shoppers battle rough parking and nonexistent restrooms. Despite years of pleas for basic upgrades — from clean bathrooms to proper parking — city support remains stalled. Officials recognize the markets’ community value and hint at future projects, yet the chaotic year-to-year permit system stifles long-term growth. As success piles up, the question looms: can these beloved hubs survive without the city’s essential backing?

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