City Of Vancouver

• Vancouver council approves new rules for corporate sponsorship, naming rights

  The new policy allows a broader range of City of Vancouver-owned assets to receive corporate sponsorships than what previous policies allowed.

  Politics

  Nov 13
  
• Vancouver mushroom dispensary back open after winning court ruling

  'I think it's a good ruling,' Dana Larsen, owner of Coca Leaf Cafe medicinal mushroom dispensary, said after a judge decided the City of Vancouver's bylaw charge was unfounded.

  Cannabis

  Aug 28
  
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• Curtains for protected views? Vancouver may end ‘view cones’ to make room for housing

  Vancouver city council will review a staff report that explores the idea of removing protected views so more housing can be built.

  Politics

  Jul 4
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Fencing prevents 4/20 celebration at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach

  The 4/20 event at Vancouver's Sunset Beach never came to fruition as the entire area was fenced off by the Vancouver Park Board.

  Entertainment

  Apr 20
• 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
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• Park board greenlights e-scooter use on Vancouver’s Seawall

  Up until now, using e-scooters and micromobility devices was technically illegal on parts of Vancouver's Seawall and on cycle paths through city parks.

  Politics

  Apr 9
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• ‘Slow process’: Vancouver welcoming CRAB Park occupants back in designated area

  The process of moving people into the designated sheltering site at Vancouver's CRAB Park has been slow, according to a city official.

  Canada

  Apr 6