Vancouver doing bare minimum to densify Shaughnessy, critic says
Vancouver council is set to hear a report next week on allowing multiplexes in the First Shaughnessy neighbourhood, a heritage conservation area protected from increased density.
Politics
May 23
Barbecue held to mark 3rd anniversary of Vancouver’s CRAB Park encampment
'We have been working diligently to try to build relationships with individuals to get them into housing, and we've been fairly successful,' Ravi Kahlon told Global News.
Politics
May 20
2 people forced from their homes after fire breaks out in Vancouver’s West End
One resident who had to leave his home told Global News it appears the fire may have been started around the recycling bins near his suite.
Fire
May 20
East Vancouver’s Wise Hall at risk of closing amid pandemic debt, inflation
Venue operators say the space is at risk primarily due to struggles to repay COVID-19 pandemic-related debt and rising operating costs, including a growing property tax bill.
Entertainment
May 14
Vancouver’s first public Canucks viewing party a success, say fans and neighbours
About 600 people came out to Oak Meadows Park near West 37th Avenue and Oak Street to watch the Canucks down the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Sunday evening.
Sports
May 13
Public viewing locations for Vancouver Canucks playoff run in Metro Vancouver
Fans in the region have a growing number of opportunities to catch the action at public gatherings where they can share the energy with a crowd.
Sports
May 9
Vancouver falling behind on new provincial housing targets
The city of Vancouver has added about 1,600 new housing units, close to 1,000 behind where it needs to be, in the first six months since the province issued new housing targets.
Politics
May 15
North Vancouver woman pleads for stolen chicken’s return: ‘They stole a family member’
North Vancouver resident Lindi Smith is urging two masked intruders to return her pet chicken named Snowflake after she says the bird was taken over the weekend.
Crime
May 14
Coast Guard intercepts runaway barge near Vancouver’s Sunset Beach
The origin of the barge and how it got loose remains unclear, but a Coast Guard spokesperson said crews from the nearby Kitsilano Base were on scene.
Environment
May 7
New East Vancouver brewery already struggling amid economic headwinds
Michael Hodgson launched Cowdog Brewing in March, taking over the East Vancouver location formerly operated by Callister Brewing.
Economy
May 10
‘Flush this game’: Vancouver Canucks head coach preaches short memory, eyes on Game 7
Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet wants his players to stick together heading into Monday's game. He wants them to take short shifts and play with desperation.
Sports
May 19
NBA to host fan event in Vancouver, rekindling city’s pro basketball dreams
The NBA House immersive fan event is coming to Canada for the first time ever, and has some dreaming about bringing professional basketball back to the city.
Sports
May 22
Vancouver police vehicle strikes and seriously injures pedestrian
A man was seriously injured when he was struck by a police vehicle in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside not long after midnight on Tuesday.
Crime
May 22
Hello Kitty opens first Canadian café in Vancouver
The colour pink dominates the two-story café, with giant pink bows on everything from the chairs to the sweets.
Entertainment
May 16
Poisoned hot dogs found in Vancouver neighbourhood, pet owners cautioned
A sign was posted on a city fence in Vancouver's Grandview Woodland area, alleging someone is planting pieces of poisoned hot dogs. Pet owners are on high alert.
Canada
May 20
Vancouver BarWatch program doubles penalty for groping
Previously, anyone found to be engaged in unwanted sexual touching would be barred from the bars and clubs enrolled in the BarWatch program.
Crime
May 15
Park board approves year-round pay parking at Vancouver’s Spanish Banks
The Vancouver Park Board is slated to debate the possibility of adding pay parking to public parking at Spanish Banks at its Monday meeting.
Politics
May 6
Vancouver Canucks out of playoffs after Game 7 loss to Edmonton Oilers
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said he found out on Sunday that Brock Boeser would not be available to play and he didn't have a timetable for his return.
Sports
May 20
West Vancouver standoff ends with charges in suspected intimate partner assault
Investigators believe the victim's intimate partner was responsible for the assault as both were staying at the home, which was being used as a short-term rental.
Canada
May 23
Iconic red lions stolen from West Vancouver restaurant
Red Lion Bar and Grill says its two lion statues were stolen some time Saturday. It says whoever took them can return them, no questions asked.
Crime
May 12