Vancouver Economy

• Downtown Vancouver sees ‘exceptional growth’ in dining, entertainment since 2021: report

  According to a report by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, local restaurants saw a 187 per cent spending growth in 2022 compared with the year prior.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2022
  
• Vancouver getting a ‘night mayor’ to boost hospitality sector

  The new Office of Night Time Economy will serve as a single point of contact for Vancouver's tourism, hospitality and arts and culture sectors as they seek to grown and innovate.

  Entertainment

  Jun 23, 2022
  
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• Coast to coast, the coronavirus pandemic is hammering municipal budgets

  Get set for a second wave of fiscal destruction to slam yet another level of government as Canadian municipalities get pounded by the pandemic, Mike Smyth says.

  Commentary

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Vancouver mayor says 25% of city may be unable to pay property taxes due to COVID-19

  Kennedy Stewart said Sunday that if those deferrals come to pass, the city could lose up to $500 million from its operating budget, which would be "absolutely devastating."

  Apr 12, 2020
• Vancouver mayor asks B.C. for $200 million to offset COVID-19 economic hit

  Despite cost-cutting measures such as temporarily laying off 1,500 employees, Stewart said there is still a "serious gap" in funding at City Hall.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2020