Metro Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver faces calls for a governance reviewSeven elected officials are calling for a governance review and an independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.PoliticsJul 11
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Costs for another Metro Vancouver sewage plant a concern, $60M contract approvedThe 61-year-old Iona Island Wastewater Plant needs upgrades to serve Metro Vancouver's surging population and meet federal regulations, but the cost could create a bit of a stink.PoliticsJul 10
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Amid cost overruns, Metro Vancouver’s top bureaucrat defends recordFollowing numerous requests by Global News this past month, Metro Vancouver Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny agreed to an interview.PoliticsJul 10
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North Shore neighbourhood groups unite to fight sewage plant tax hikeNorth Shore homeowners are facing fee hikes in excess of $600 a year due to cost overruns on a beleaguered new wastewater treatment plant.PoliticsJul 9
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Toast wars: Treat vendor cries foul after ejection from Richmond Night MarketTochi Desserts makes mochi French toast, a delicacy that combines Hong Kong-style French Toast stuffed with mochi, a chewy Japanese dessert made from rice flour.PoliticsJul 4
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Metro Vancouver picks new chair amid travel, wastewater plant controversiesBurnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has been elected the new chair of the Metro Vancouver board, amid ongoing spending controversies.PoliticsJun 28
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Metro Vancouver gas prices dip ahead of Canada Day weekendThe price at the pump for a litre of gas has fallen to about 15 cents lower than it was this time in 2023.MoneyJun 27
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Motion coming before Metro Vancouver board aims to reign in international travel expensesThe motion calls for trips to require board approval and to indicate the expected value, along with projected travel expenses and remuneration.PoliticsJun 25
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Calls for federal audit of ballooning North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant costsThe treatment plant is now $3 billion over budget, or about five times its original price tag.PoliticsJun 20
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Metro Vancouver’s top executive a no-show for meeting amid salary questionsChief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny was absent from the regional district's Finance Committee meeting, despite having attended previous meetings.PoliticsJun 19
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