NewsVancouver mayor seeking ban on handguns in the cityCiting a "recent uptick" in gang-related shootings and weapons.Eric ZimmerFeb 16, 2021
Urbanized,NewsWhite Rock City Council rejects building proposal with 80 rental homesCity council took issue with the six-storey height.Kenneth ChanFeb 1, 2021
Urbanized,NewsCity of Surrey to borrow $151 million to construct new recreational centresThree new major community and recreational facilities will be built by 2024.Kenneth ChanJan 27, 2021
NewsHealth Canada to formally discuss decriminalizing drug possession in VancouverMayor Kennedy Stewart is "pleased" with the news.Eric ZimmerJan 27, 2021
Urbanized,NewsVancouver Empty Homes Tax to increase to 3% for 2021After the motion was put forward by Mayor Kennedy Stewart.Eric ZimmerNov 25, 2020
Urbanized,NewsCity of Vancouver proposes property tax increase of 5% in 2021There will also be a shift of property tax share from businesses to residents.Kenneth ChanNov 24, 2020
Urbanized,NewsPeople are already petitioning against Vancouver's plans for road tolls, mandatory parking permitsLess than 24 hours after both plans were announced.Eric ZimmerNov 18, 2020
NewsVancouver City Council takes next steps to establish municipal Auditor GeneralUp to 10 staff will enhance the city's accountability and performance.Kenneth ChanNov 13, 2020
NewsVancouver mayor voices "great displeasure" over provincial COVID-19 funding for city"I'm really pretty gobsmacked about getting shafted over this."Eric ZimmerNov 5, 2020
Urbanized,NewsVancouver City Council signals new homeless shelter at 285-bed Jericho Beach hostelThe hostel in West Point Grey will be quickly turned into a shelter.Kenneth ChanOct 9, 2020
Urbanized,NewsFalling development revenues force $254-million City of Vancouver budget cutReal estate development was expected to generate $1.63 billion.Kenneth ChanSep 25, 2020
NewsSadhu Johnston to leave key role as Vancouver's city manager"This job has been the most rewarding of my career."Vincent PlanaSep 15, 2020
Urbanized,NewsVancouver to study feasibility of "tiny house villages" to help city's homelessAs well as options such as purchasing hotels, relief encampments, and RV parks for low-income residents.DH Vancouver StaffSep 14, 2020
Urbanized,NewsPark Board to consider motion on relocating Strathcona encampment to a "non-park site"And the suspension of requiring individuals to remove their shelters in parks.Kenneth ChanSep 10, 2020