No magic at city council for Vancouver mushroom dispensaries as retail framework rejected
Vancouver city council has rejected an attempt to create a licensing framework for retail stores selling magic mushrooms and other psychoactive ethnogens.
Politics
Apr 10
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 council looking at denser housing in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood
Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities for the purpose of creating new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”
Canada
Apr 18
Affordable rental development underway in Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood
The site has sat empty for more than a decade after 234 former social housing units were destroyed on the 15-acre property.
Canada
Apr 25
Vancouver wants Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on bylaw limiting rent hikes
Two B.C. courts have rejected a Vancouver bylaw limiting how much landlords can hike rents when SRO units turn over. The city wants the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case.
Cannabis
Apr 2
Vancouver neighbourhood group launches petition, bus ad opposing seniors housing project
A group of Dunbar homeowners are fighting the project, saying the building is too high and will tower over nearby homes, blocking out the sun.
Politics
Apr 9
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
City of Vancouver hopes to have details on Canucks viewing parties ‘in the coming week’
'Having the playoffs in Vancouver is important on so many levels,' Mayor Ken Sim said as the city revealed it is working on possible viewing parties.
Sports
May 6
Nearly $1M needed for Vancouver 2024 Alcohol on Beaches program: report
A city staff report says nearly $1 million in funding is needed for the 2024 pilot program that will allow drinking at select beaches in Vancouver.
Canada
May 2
No Canucks viewing party for Game 1 or 2, but Vancouver mayor has plans for Game 3
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said although there are no plans for viewing parties for Game 1 or 2, the city will host one for Game 3 at Oak Meadow Park on Sunday.
Canada
May 8
Vancouver Island residents question new supportive housing location
Residents on Braidwood Road in Courtenay on Vancouver Island say the city and BC Housing have pushed through a plan for the property without consultation.
Politics
May 1
‘We have a history’: Vancouver mayor explains why no Canucks outdoor party
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim finally gave some concrete answers as to why there have been no official viewing parties in the city.
Canada
Apr 25
Thousands attend first-ever Lapu-Lapu Day in South Vancouver
A little bit of rain did not stop the thousands of people attending the block party in South Vancouver.
Entertainment
Apr 28
Questions arise about future of Vancouver stores selling magic mushrooms
Confusion remains about the future of retail stores selling magic mushrooms in Vancouver.
Politics
Apr 13
Vancouver Canucks lose goalie Thatcher Demko and Game 2
The Vancouver Canucks will be without their All-Star goaltender Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, but fan spirits remain high.
Sports
Apr 23
Hamilton politicians approve citywide bylaw that taxes vacant homes
The vacant unit tax takes effect in January with a goal of discouraging properties from being left vacant and addressing the ongoing housing crisis.
Politics
Apr 24
Refugee attends open house at Downtown Eastside affordable housing facility
Currently, the building is in the process of taking applicants who wish to live in the facility, with more than 650 people applying so far.
Canada
Apr 28
