Vancouver Recovery Club, a 24/7 addiction drop-in centre, may lose city funding and close at night
The Vancouver Recovery Club is the city’s only 24-hour addiction centre. Continue reading
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Vancouver council to vote on keeping winter homeless shelters open year-round
By Simon Little Online Journalist
COPE Coun. Jean Swanson wants the City of Vancouver’s 300 temporary winter shelter spaces to be kept open year-round. Continue reading
Pedestrian scramble 2019: Vancouver to revive all-walk crossings near Robson Plaza
“They’re just more comfortable for pedestrians and they’re more efficient for pedestrians,” said urban consultant Brent Toderian. Continue reading
Advocates call for city to step in as homeless camp freezes in Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Advocates say as many as 100 people are living in frigid conditions in the park. Continue reading
City of Vancouver reports drop in empty homes
By Jordan Armstrong Reporter/Anchor
The City of Vancouver says the number of properties declared vacant in 2018 has dropped 15 per cent from 2017. Continue reading
Vancouver no longer accepting cash payments over $10k to deter money laundering
The announcement comes after Councillor Melissa De Genova brought forward a motion Tuesday night based on concerns that people could pay taxes, fines and fees in cash — with no identification. Continue reading
City of Vancouver looking at slashing number of car lanes on Granville Bridge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan would see the bridge’s four centre lanes removed and replaced with a cycling and walking path. Continue reading
East Van Cross faces blockage as 10-storey building granted development permit
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city maintains that the cross would still be visible to passengers on the eastbound SkyTrain. Continue reading
Judge orders dozens of illegal Vancouver marijuana dispensaries to shut down
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
More than two dozen illegal stores will now have to shut down as many more await licences from the province and the city. Continue reading
City of Vancouver says it’s prepared for any blasts of winter snow
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
For now, salt is piled high at a work yard, 1,600 tonnes to be exact and another 8,000 tonnes with city vendors. Continue reading