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Surrey council voted unanimously to call for a full public inquiry into Metro Vancouver, citing concerns over the governance and accountability of the regional government. Jordan Armstrong reports.

BC Ferries issues a public service notice about the drinking water on one of its vessels, after two other boats were recently without potable water. The issue of derelict boats in B.C. waters becoming a more unavoidable issue for some. A motion is being put forward to Vancouver City Council on creating a dedicated festival...

Vancouver is the latest B.C. city looking at bylaws to keep rental units cool during a heat wave. A motion is set to go to City Council later this week, that would fine landlords who do not allow portable air conditioning units. Paul Johnson reports.

Vancouver’s mayor is supporting Surrey City Council’s call for a public inquiry into Metro Vancouver. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the province is considering its options.

A report with the 2025 Vancouver Homeless stats will go before city council today, with a 12 per cent rise taking the total count to a record high. Nicole Mucci from the Union Gospel talks about how her organization addresses some of the factors driving the increase.

Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet could see a big change in the next couple of years, as the city council has voted to send a proposed floating hotel to a public hearing. As Grace Ke reports, the floatel would solve part of the city’s hotel room crunch, but it is not without controversy.

Vancouver City Council has approved a plan to open a standalone training academy for the Vancouver Police Department, but that plan still needs approval from the provincial government. Catherine Urquhart reports.

Vancouver City Council has passed a motion requesting free admission to the new PNE amphitheatre for fans to watch Vancouver FIFA World Cup games. It has also approved plans for a one-night fireworks show in the summer, something not everyone is happy about. Aaron McArthur reports.

Headlight glare has become such an issue on Vancouver streets that Vancouver City Council has passed a motion calling on the federal government to take action against excessively bright headlights. Margie Sanderson from Vision Zero Vancouver joins Global News Morning to discuss the safety concerns around modern LED headlights.

Vancouver councillors have voted in favour of moving forward with plans for a new Filipino Cultural Centre in Mount Pleasant. But as Travis Prasad reports, the plan doesn’t have support from everyone in the Filipino community.

Vancouver city council has voted to endorse the building of a proposed Filipino Cultural Centre. Warren Dean Flandez and Maj Yee from the Filipino Legacy Society talk about what this would mean to the community, and what hurdles are left to make it a reality.

Development is always a hot topic in the City of Vancouver, with hundreds of people turning up at council meetings to oppose or support projects. Now as Grace Ke reports, ‘Heritage Vancouver’ is out with its annual watch list of city buildings and public spaces that are most at risk.

Vancouver City Council has approved changes to the Downtown Eastside development plan it hopes will boost building in the neighbourhood. But as Kristen Robinson reports, at least one builder says the changes aren’t enough.

Vancouver City Council has approved its new abandoned and vacate buildings bylaw, and wasted no time in designating one building a risk to public health and safety. Kristen Robinson reports.

The ABC majority on Vancouver Council has approved the city’s controversial 2026 budget with its zero per cent property tax increase. Grace Ke reports.

Vancouver council dealt with another troubling side effect of the city’s street disorder Tuesday. As Kristen Robinson reports, public facilities many parents rely on are falling victim to vandals.

Vancouver City Council will debate amendments to its 2025 budget to meet more than $20 million in cost overages for the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Fire Rescue Service. Aaron McArthur reports.

Vancouver City Council is looking at a motion to allow residents to get free block party permits for Halloween, and make their street pedestrian-only for the night. Aaron McArthur reports.

Vancouver city staff will deliver the proposed 2026 budget to council on Wednesday. City Councillor, Lucy Maloney, shares what she thinks of the draft.

Vancouver City Council is thinking about modernizing business licences for arcades, adult stores and certain restaurants. The proposed amendments include expanding potential locations along with hours of operation. Council is now asking for the public’s input. Grace Ke reports.