Granville

• Vancouver mayor Ken Sim talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets ready to host FIFA 2026

  Global's Julie Nolin shares a one-on-one interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim about what the city is doing to prepare as a host city for FIFA 2026.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
  
• Construction to begin this month to upgrade the Granville Bridge

  According to the city, the loops that connect to Pacific Street at the north end of the bridge will be removed and replaced with 'a new street network.'

  Traffic

  Feb 8, 2023
  
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• First steps to revitalize Vancouver’s Granville Street presented to council

  The city is looking at kicking off a new planning process aimed at a cultural and economic revitalization of the city's historic high street between Robson and Drake streets. 

  Economy

  Jan 18, 2023
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• Resident calls for no cars, greater pedestrian access on Granville Island

  A Vancouver resident has created an online movement calling for much of Granville Island to go car-free on weekends.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2022
• Vancouver’s Granville street goes car-free for art, music-filled pedestrian promenade

  A two-block stretch of the street through downtown Vancouver will be closed on weekends under the plan, which is hoping to revitalize the area.

  Entertainment

  Jul 31, 2021
• Inventive proposal could transform part of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver

  The development proposal would see a tower built over the 800 block of Granville Street that would slope from 17 stories near Robson down to nine stories above The Orpheum.

  Economy

  Jan 19, 2021
• VPD report missing man found

  Otto Rollheiser has been found.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2020
• West side bike lane, 2 new pedestrian paths recommended for Granville Bridge upgrade

  City staff are recommending a new sidewalk and bike path on the bridge's west side, along with a new sidewalk on the east side.

  Jan 20, 2020
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• Motorcyclist killed after slamming into tree in downtown Vancouver: police

  The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, but investigators have indicated speed was likely a factor.

  Nov 24, 2019
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• Vancouver landlord finds drains filled with cement, other damage left by former tenant

  The damage appears to have been sparked by a complaint over a dog.

  Sep 1, 2019