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Global News Morning speaks with Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Tom Digby about the importance of growing the city’s urban forest.

The Mon Keang School was established in 1925 and is known as one of the first Chinese schools in Vancouver. Community reporter Safeeya Pirani visits the historic building in Chinatown for a walk down memory lane, and learns how local members have protected its legacy till this day.

At last, some tangible progress on a contentious Vancouver social housing project that should have been completed in time for the 2010 Olympics. While it’ll still be years before people can actually move in to the Little Mountain housing project, as Travis Prasad reports, ground has finally been broken.

UBC Sauder School of Business Professor James Brander discusses whether the potential economic benefits of Vancouver’s FIFA World Cup offset the nearly half billion dollar price tag.

Sunday is Cinco De Mayo, and Chef Francisco Higareda from Monarca restaurant is cooking up pineapple aguachile with burned salsa.

A public art installation in Vancouver’s West End got a Canucks makeover over the weekend. The bronze A-maze-ing Laughter statues were outfitted with team jerseys as the Canucks head into round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

A nearly 100-year-old church in Vancouver’s esteemed West Point Grey neighbourhood has hit the real estate market. The West Point Grey Presbyterian Church is up for sale, with the asking price of $ 10 million.

BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham speaks with Global News Morning about the contributing factors behind the ballooning cost of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Vancouver city staff say the province’s new housing legislation will mean major changes for the affluent Shaughnessy neighbourhood. As Andrea Macpherson reports, a central requirement of those new rules is increased density which will require a big shift from the large, single-family lots that now dominate the neighbourhood.

The Vancouver Park Board says an “unpermitted” 4/20 event planned is for Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Saturday. As Troy Charles reports, it’s expected to draw big crowds.

Thousands of people flocked to Vancouver’s Vaisakhi Festival and Parade on Saturday. Community reporter Safeeya Pirani is live at the festival and speaks with artist Jag Nagra.

Downtown Vancouver has taken a few hits in recent years, including the closure of Nordstrom last June. Now the flagship Hudson’s Bay store is showing its age. Despite promises of redevelopment, the iconic retailer at Georgia and Granville is now a shadow of its former self. Alissa Thibault has the story.

The explorAsian Festival kicks off Sunday and it’s just one of many events celebrating Asian heritage in Vancouver during the month of May. Board member Cristiana Ripeanu talks to Jennifer Palma about the importance of the month and what people can go see.

Park rangers moved into CRAB Park once again Tuesday morning, taking down any tents set up outside designated shelter areas. The Vancouver Park Board says it’s trying to restore community access to the park during the day, however, advocates worry there is no plan for displaced residents. Angela Jung reports.

The City of Vancouver is reviewing it pilot program for booze on the beach and in parks, after some concerns with crime. Councilor Mike Klassen talks about some of the isssues they weighing going forward.

In the latest installment of “Arnold Goes to Events”, Global News Morning Director Arnold Karan throws some heat from the mound with the Vancouver Canadians.

Federal officials say a destructive insect that attacks and kills ash trees has been detected in Vancouver. As Troy Charles reports, it’s the first time the emerald ash borer has been detected in BC.

Excited fans are hoping to see the Canucks close out the series against the Nashville at home. As Alissa Thibault reports when the Canucks score, bars and restaurants also win. We also have coverage from Jay Janower and Squire Barnes.

Vancouver Firefighter Charities is doing a lot of good work in our community with various initiatives, and now there’s an inaugural project aimed at raising more money to help those in need. Brandon Davies, and Alex Rempe with Vancouver Firefighter Charities tell us more about “Backdraft”.

Gas prices in B.C. have shot up again, as refineries make the switch to a more costly summer blend. Experts predict prices are only going to get worse in the days ahead, renewing the debate over making the switch to electric. Andrea Macpherson has more.