Vancouver city council votes to look at possibility of suing 4/20 organizers for costs
The issue has been an annual hot potato, with the city and the Park Board upset at the event’s continual, un-permitted presence at Sunset Beach. Continue reading
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City of Vancouver looks to revitalize West End beaches, but council and park board are in the dark
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The city is asking for contractors to express interest in developing a master plan, but councillors and park board commissioners say they weren’t aware. Continue reading
Police chief top paid civic employee in Vancouver: 2018 Statement of Financial Information
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Police Chief Adam Palmer earned $358,000 in 2018. Continue reading
Public asked to weigh in on planned upgrades to Granville Bridge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city is proposing changes to make the bridge more accessible to cyclists and pedestrians, which could involve the removal of two to four car lanes. Continue reading
Alleged hit-and-run leaves Vancouver’s transportation manager with fractured elbow
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Dale Bracewell, one of the city’s leading advocates for safe cycling infrastructure, was riding his bike at the time. Continue reading
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
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
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
“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