7 h. ago TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan

BURNABY — Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority says a plan is in place to fund the largest increase in bus service in the region since 2018, in addition to expansions and improvements approved last year. A statement from TransLink says its board of directors and the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation approved the plan on Wednesday. […]

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8 h. ago Calgary’s mayor accused of ‘electioneering’ as council approves maintenance funding boost

Council approved a motion from Calgary's mayor that uses $20 million in surplus funds from Enmax's dividend to support facility maintenance and upgrades.

Politics

15 h. ago Councillors debate 'electioneering' accusation while passing two notices of motion worth millions in funding

A notice of motion for $20 million from Enmax dividends to support community recreation upgrades was approved Tuesday after some debate about the mayor's motives for the proposal

Politics

18 h. ago Condo Smarts: Can a tenant make the application and request for unit alteration?

There are two considerations for the strata council when approving alterations

Culture

5 d. ago After nine years of 'steady' neglect, Vancouver tenants win legal battle with landlord at West End building

The problems at the Cardero Street Regency Park building helped inspire a motion unanimously approved this month at Vancouver city council, aiming to beef up the city's building maintenance bylaw.

Events

2 w. ago Toronto adds 75 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras throughout city

The City of Toronto has added 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to help remind motorists to reduce their speed. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of additional cameras, bringing the total number to 150. The City says ASE cameras are installed in Community Safety Zones to help enhance safety for the […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver council approves policy to boost new hotel development

The move comes amid growing concern about the city's hotel capacity as the clock ticks down on Vancouver's turn as host city for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Sport

2 w. ago TransLink reveals proposed service increases for Surrey, Delta, Langley

If approved by the TransLink Board and Mayors' Council, the plan will also see significant increases in service on some of the region's busiest routes.

Other

2 w. ago Netanyahu accuses Carney of attacking Israel after exchange with heckler on ‘genocide’

Carney told reporters that he hadn't heard the word 'genocide' from the man

Events

3 w. ago Council approves $30 million in additional borrowing to expand green retrofit loan programs

Differing from rebate programs, financing for the CEIP is structured as self-supported debt for the city

Economics

3 w. ago After lengthy public hearing, Calgary council approves Viscount Bennett school redevelopment

'If we expect perfection, the reality is we'll just get nothing because perfection is subjective,' said area councillor Courtney Walcott

Society