Metro Vancouver

• Board of Metro Vancouver’s CAO tight-lipped about status, cost of ‘leak’ investigation

  The Chief Administrative Officer of Metro Vancouver has spoken for the first time since Global News broke the story about chaos in the organization's leadership.

  Politics

  Feb 20
  
• Board of Metro Vancouver meets to address affordability, spending

  Last year, a Deloitte review of Metro Vancouver’s governance structure described the 41-member board as “large and unwieldy" and issued many recommendations.

  Politics

  Jan 30
  
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• Wagon-dragging B.C. islanders face weeks without vehicle bridge, knocked askew by tug

  More than a week after the wood-deck single-lane truss bridge was damaged by a tugboat on Jan. 20, residents say they are worried for themselves and their neighbours.

  Canada

  Jan 30
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• Metro Vancouver governance committee meets to prepare review of size, structure

  Last year, a Deloitte review of Metro Vancouver's governance structure described the 41-member board as 'large and unwieldy' and made some recommendations for changes.

  Politics

  Jan 22
• Metro Vancouver’s home sales in 2025 were lowest total in 2 decades

  The Greater Vancouver Realtors report stated that homes registered in the Multiple Listing Service in Metro Vancouver finished the year down 10 per cent.

  Economy

  Jan 5
• Board of Metro Vancouver leadership in chaos as scrutiny continues

  At an emergency meeting on Friday, board members were notified that Harji Varn, chief financial officer, had been suspended by CAO Jerry Dobrovolny.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2025
• Chilliwack RCMP investigate targeted shooting

  Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say they're investigating a targeted shooting that saw neighbouring homes struck by bullets Friday night.

  Sep 28, 2025
• Population growth of Metro Vancouver slows due to federal immigration policy changes

  Metro Vancouver is projected to reach a population of 4.1 million people by 2050, which is a decrease of 50,000 from the projection in 2024.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2025
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• North Vancouver councillor wants fees for over-budget sewage plant spread more evenly

  North Shore homeowners will be forced to pay about $590 extra per year for the next 30 years to cover the cost of the sewage treatment plan.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2025
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• Metro Vancouver legal battle with contractor may have halted $3.86B wastewater plant review: sources

  Sources inside Metro Vancouver tell Global News board members received legal advice to suspend the review due to litigation with former contractor Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2025