City of Vancouver votes to ban single-use plastic straws and styrofoam cups
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Staff will be presenting their Single Use Reduction Strategy policy at city hall Continue reading
City of Vancouver
Ban on plastic straws and Styrofoam cups heads to Vancouver city council
Plastic straws could soon be a thing of the past in Vancouver. Continue reading
The City of Vancouver paid more than 1,300 staff over $100,000 last year
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
And 19 people made more than $200,000 — that’s up from 16 in the previous year. Continue reading
Vancouver’s new rules on Airbnb begin Thursday
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The new bylaw forbids non-principal residences to be listed on Airbnb. Residents also face a $1,000 daily fine if they fail to display their business licence. Continue reading
The City of Vancouver just moved to let permanent residents vote in civic elections
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The move could mean as many as 60,000 new voters, if approved by the province. Continue reading
City of Vancouver moving to reduce use of straws in bars, restaurants
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The City of Vancouver is bringing its single-use reduction plan to a vote next month. Continue reading
Pay for plastic? Vancouver draft plan proposes fees for single-use cups and bags
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The city is proposing a pair of bylaws that would require businesses to cut back on single-use items, possibly through fees. Continue reading
Vancouver lifeguards can administer Naloxone – if they’re trained to do it
By Jon Hall
A well-known advocate claimed Vancouver lifeguards couldn’t administer the drug. That’s not the case, says the city. Continue reading
Within 75 years, Vancouver’s waterfront homes ‘will probably be starting to flood’: report
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
“Basically, if you live near the waterfront, within 75 years or so, your homes will probably be starting to flood.” Continue reading
City of Vancouver urges Canada to decriminalize personal possession of illicit drugs
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
“We are witnessing a horrific and preventable loss of life as a poisoned drug supply continues to kill our neighbours, friends, and family,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson. Continue reading
