Vancouver City Hall

• Man convicted in Christmas Day break-ins at Vancouver City Hall, Law Society of BC

  Just before 4 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023, Vancouver police said a suspect entered city hall by breaking the glass on the front door. A 38-year-old suspect was arrested inside.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2024
  
• Metal detectors, bag checks now in place at Vancouver city council meetings

  Vancouver City Hall has implemented metal detectors and bag checks for access to its third floor, which includes council chambers.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2023
  
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• Vancouver could hike fees on everything from business licences to exotic bird ownership

  Licences for everything from businesses to dogs, along with parking permits, commercial vehicle tags and ride-hailing could get more expensive in Vancouver next year.

  Politics

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Vancouver homebuilder calls out city’s ‘broken system’ for renovation permits

  A Vancouver homebuilder says getting the green light for a simple bathroom renovation can take weeks or months, and cost thousands of dollars before any actual work starts.

  Politics

  Jul 5, 2023
• Controversial condo complex in Vancouver’s Chinatown gets green light

  The decision comes after a series of marathon public hearings, where scores of people signed up to speak against and for the project.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2023
• No decision Monday on controversial Chinatown condo project at Vancouver City Hall

  Opponents say the project will gentrify the neighbourhood, displacing low-income seniors, while proponents say it will help revitalize an area plagued by vandalism and crime.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2023
• Decision on divisive Vancouver Chinatown condo still up in the air

  The nine-storey, 111-unit building at 105 Keefer St. proposed by Beedie Living is before the city's Development Permit Board once again, after being rejected five times.

  Politics

  May 29, 2023
• ‘A historic moment’: Vancouver elects first Chinese-Canadian mayor

  When Ken Sim ousted incumbent Kennedy Stewart in a sweeping victory Saturday, he also made history as the first mayor of Asian heritage elected in Vancouver.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
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• Vancouver’s mayor-elect Ken Sim says more police officers, mental health nurses are priorities

  Describing his election as the 'longest job interview ever,' Vancouver's new incoming mayor Ken Sim told cheering supporters Saturday they would see a difference in city hall.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
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• Ken Sim defeats Kennedy Stewart to become mayor as ABC party sweeps Vancouver election

  The City of Vancouver has a new mayor as voters delivered Ken Sim and his ABC slate a convincing win over incumbent Kennedy Stewart.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2022