TransLink losing $75 million every month, seeking emergency funding from governments
With the collapse in fare and fuel tax revenues, TransLink is weeks away from cashflow issues.
1125 homes within 3 towers proposed for Surrey City Centre (RENDERINGS)
Includes 424 units of affordable homes for middle incomes under BC Housing.
20 mayors in Metro Vancouver submit joint relief requests to BC government
Financial relief to municipal budgets, plus funding for property tax deferments.
Tenants in illegal suites are eligible for BC government's rent supplement
Landlords will receive the monthly payments.
Landlords will see some mortgage relief through BC's rent supplement
Some landlords have seen up to 45% of their units not paying rent.
New BC conflict resolution service settles self-isolation rental housing disputes
Close proximity can lead to fights between renters, roommates, and landlords. 😬
Inside the Vancouver Convention Centre hospital (PHOTOS)
The 271-bed field hospital is now ready to accept patients.
West Vancouver adding separated lanes to its Seawalk for physical distancing
New separated eastbound and westbound lanes with a 6-ft gap.
TransLink suspends U-Pass program for post-secondary students
Refunds could be provided for the April U-Pass ⚠️
City of Coquitlam temporarily lays off 800 employees
The city has also delayed the utility bill deadline to September.
Arc’teryx to manufacture and source 90,000 surgical gowns for BC hospitals
"Our entire team wants to help this effort." 🙏🏻
Metrotown hotel opening all 169 guest rooms to hospital workers for free
A free, safe, and comfortable home for hospital workers who need to stay away from their families.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival is cancelled for 2020
One of Vancouver's largest summer events is not going ahead.
Twitter CEO to donate $1 billion towards global coronavirus relief efforts
This is 28% of his personal wealth.
Urgent donations needed to buy $102K of machines for Richmond Hospital
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for machines to help treat COVID-19 patients.
Vancouver to allow virtual public involvement in council meetings and public hearings
The public will be able to provide their feedback to city council in new ways.
White Rock closes its waterfront to reduce the number of visitors
This is in addition to the closure of the White Rock Pier.
Vancouver police urge businesses to take proactive measures to deter theft (PHOTOS)
VPD has also dramatically increased its officer numbers dealing with property crime.