Vancouver council takes first step towards preserving, expanding co-op housing
Vancouver city council approved a motion Wednesday seeking to preserve and expand the city's aging stock of co-op housing.
Politics
Mar 13
City greenlights permanent ‘Vancouver’ sign
City council voted unanimously Wednesday to greenlight a permanent sign bearing Vancouver's name.
Economy
Mar 13
Vancouver council approves plan to expand free Wi-Fi in Downtown Eastside
The plan approved Wednesday directs city staff to come back with a plan, timeline and budget to expand WiFi access in the Downtown Eastside by the end of 2024.
Politics
Mar 13
Bear spray regulations being considered in Kelowna, top cop says
With 28 per cent of assault causing bodily harm complaints in Kelowna involving bear spray, police are seriously considering whether they should put a lid on sales.
Crime
Mar 14
Local First Nations back Vancouver plan to eliminate park board
The Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Wauthuth nations, known collectively as the MST Nations, released a letter to the city and province Monday expressing their support.
Politics
Mar 4
Vancouver Park Board eyes judicial review of mayor’s plan to disband elected body
Mayor Ken Sim is seeking to have the province amend the Vancouver Charter to eliminate the elected board and bring park administration under city council's oversight.
Politics
Jan 29
Vancouver Park Board votes to retain legal advice over mayor’s plan to scrap it
Ken Sim has asked the provincial government to open the Vancouver Charter to scrap the board and bring parks administration under the authority of city council.
Politics
Feb 5
Vancouver’s plan for SRO rent and vacancy control dealt another legal setback
In November 2021, Vancouver's previous city council approved the policy, which would have tied rent increases to a specific unit, rather than its tenant.
Politics
Feb 2
Local First Nations call for representation on Vancouver Police Board
Two board spaces have opened in the last year amid high-profile resignations, and Vancouver First Nations say reconciliation calls for their members to fill the gaps.
Politics
Feb 14
Vancouver city council expected to change liquor regulations
One of the most restrictive policies that is expected to change is the mandatory spacing between liquor-serving establishments in vancouver.
Politics
Dec 10, 2023
Eby ‘committed’ to dissolving Vancouver Park Board, but not until after election
Eliminating the elected body has become a key priority for Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, but doing so requires the provincial government to amend the Vancouver Charter.
Canada
Mar 8
Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary gets business licence back
Two Green Party councillors, Pete Fry and Adriane Carr, argued there isn’t a clear licence category for the business to apply to.
Canada
Mar 6
Bowen Island to opt into B.C.’s new short-term rental restrictions
Staff are slated to recommend the municipality opt into the province's new short-term rental legislation at Monday's council meeting.
Politics
Mar 25
In its 40th year, Vancouver Fringe Festival says future is uncertain
The popular event is struggling to make ends meet and organizers say they have already had to make some difficult decisions about this year's festival.
Canada
Mar 13
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C. was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter.
Politics
Mar 6
Flaring, odour possible as Burnaby’s Parkland Refinery prepares restart
The restart process will take between one and two weeks "during which there will be periods of elevated flaring, and some potential for odours, noise, and smoke."
Environment
Mar 8
Canucks support Enderby, B.C. bid for 2024 Hockeyville title
Voting starts on Friday, March 29, at 6 a.m., and ends Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. The winner will be announced that night.
Canada
Mar 27
Long-promised Downtown Eastside social housing project finally accepting applicants
The development at 58 West Hastings includes 231 new units, about half of them held at the welfare shelter rate with the other held at a subsidized rate for lower-income people.
Canada
Mar 6
Could an extra lane on ‘The Cut’ help relieve North Shore traffic woes?
District of North Vancouver council has asked staff to look into the idea, which would involve widening the area known as "The Cut" from Lynn Valley Road to the Mountain Highway.
Traffic
Jan 10
Rogers to deploy 5G cameras, sensors to manage traffic at five Toronto intersections
Rogers says the 5G-driven artificial intelligence system will capture real-time data about traffic volumes, speeds and congestion levels.
Canada
Mar 21