Self-described as "independent and opinionated", The Republic addressed a variety of topics from city-level politics to issues across the world stage.

The Republic was very open about its editorial policy, noting on the front page - "your biased media since 2000".

The mission statement printed on the masthead further expands on editorial position: The Republic of East Vancouver supports no party, advocates for no cause, represents no group, serves no master, and considers problems with no preconceived notions.

Although humorous, it drew attention to several political issues, including the fact that life expectancy (at 71.1 years)[1] and living conditions in the Downtown East Side (DTES) are significantly lower than in most of Canada.

This is both subscription readers and free distribution to a wide variety of local businesses across the Vancouver area.