Kennedy Stewart

• Vancouver mayor promises protection for renters potentially displaced by Broadway plan

  Kennedy Stewart said the development plan covering 500 square blocks in Vancouver would start with developing areas where there are currently no renters.

  Politics

  May 12
  
• ‘We have to do more’: Vancouver mayor responds to disturbing spree of teen violence

  Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Kennedy Stewart called the rash of swarmings, robberies and demeaning rituals "heartbreaking" for the victims and their families.

  Crime

  May 11
  
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• Three Vancouver councillors drop independence to join ABC Party ahead of October election

  According to Lisa Dominato, the upcoming election is about trusted leadership and accountability, which is what ultimately led her to join the A Better City Party coalition.

  Politics

  Apr 11
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• Residents call fight over Jericho Lands redevelopment ‘a battle for the soul of Vancouver’

  The city is currently mulling two proposed concepts for the 90-acre lands, which West Point Grey residents say don't fit with the neighbourhood and could set a bad precedent.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• Vancouver’s 25-cent cup fee no longer applies to free drinks

  Council enacted a bylaw on Jan. 1 banning plastic bags and requiring businesses to apply a 25-cent surcharge for single-use cups, as well as a 15-cent fee for paper bags.

  Politics

  Mar 30
• Vancouver council approves new UBC SkyTrain extension plan that includes Jericho Lands station

  Council on Tuesday approved a staff report that recommended the Jericho station over another proposed location on Sasamat Street in West Point Grey.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• B.C. government rules $5.7M must be returned to Vancouver police budget

  According to statistics released by the Vancouver police, an average of four people are the victims of random, groundless attacks by unknown suspects in the city each day.

  Crime

  Mar 15
• Vancouver mayor criticized over ‘campaign ad’-style radio spot

  The ads, which feature the mayor reading a script touting the mayor's 'Making HOME' plan, are currently in rotation on local radio stations.

  Politics

  Feb 16
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• Vancouver gives green light to 2022 budget and a 6.35% hike in property tax

  Increased spending on the Vancouver Police Department is the driving factor in a 6.35-per cent increase to property taxes, according to Mayor Kennedy Stewart.

  Economy

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Vancouver mayor proposes a climate levy

  If it's adopted by city council, Kennedy Stewart says the money raised from the levy would be used to cover infrastructure upgrades needed because of climate change.

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2021