36 h. ago City of Vancouver eyes changes to make housing development more viable

Analysis: Proposed changes come with trade-offs, including below-market apartments being less affordable in the future, less money invested in public art, and some infrastructure and amenity projects being delayed.

Sport

3 d. ago Opinion: How Vancouver can turn its hotel shortage into a city

Stanley Dee: It's not just about adding rooms: The best hotels blur the line between guest and local. They offer public lobbies, cafés, co-working areas, and gathering spaces that invite people in

Other

3 d. ago City of Surrey intensifies enforcement against illegal construction

City's efforts resulting in demolition orders for multiple owners that went ahead with builds without obtaining permits

Other

4 d. ago Vancouver firefighters bending under pressure of city's overdose crisis

Firefighters attended a daily record of 54 overdose calls on Nov. 21

Events

5 d. ago Proposed Kelowna land deal would trade city industrial lot for nine

The Kelowna Springs Golf Course was sold in 2022, shortly after city council approved the 2040 official community plan that flagged the site for possible industrial use.

Economics

8 d. ago Who's accountable for the PNE Amphitheatre's budget overrun? Seemingly, no one

Who is actually accountable when a project goes almost $120 million, or 180 per cent, overbudget? Vancouver city hall declined to answer that question or make anyone available for an interview to explain what happened

Economics

9 d. ago City of Surrey employee accused of $2.5 million fraud scheme

Investigators allege Sunny Catlin, 40, defrauded the city over a lengthy period

Economics

9 d. ago Vancouver votes to remove some baby change tables due to constant vandalism

In a memo, City of Vancouver staff said there are currently eight sites where change tables cannot be made safe and kept in service, with other locations under review.

Other

1 week ago Vancouver city council approves $2.39 billion operating budget with property tax freeze

Speaking moments after Tuesday's budget vote, ABC Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said: 'This is a change. We're changing the direction of the city'

Economics

1 week ago City of Vancouver to allow more noise, but limit street vendors and performers during World Cup

The city will also ramp up municipal ticket enforcement during the period, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000

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1 week ago No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents

VANCOUVER — CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004, the two unions who represent more than 6,500 inside, outside and parks workers in the City of Vancouver, are urging council to reconsider their approach to the 2026 budget. “We’ve seen a record number of residents speak out against this budget. It’s time for Mayor and Council to […]

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2 w. ago First Credit Union Members Vote YES to Merger with Vancity, Creating a Stronger, More Impactful Financial Cooperative

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and POWELL RIVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) and First Credit Union (FCU) today jointly announced that First Credit Union members have voted in favour of the proposed merger between the two credit unions. The vote, held between November 12th and 18th, paves […]

Economics

2 w. ago Most Vancouverites believe the city’s 'brand' is in decline. Why is that?

Dan Fumano: Over the years, Vancouver has done a good job of marketing itself to the world. But many residents feel like the city's brand is in decline, with too many roadblocks to building a better life

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2 w. ago Opinion: Vancouver goes small: The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity

Stewart Prest: Austerity budgets save some money in the short term, but have long-term costs, both financial and otherwise

Other

3 w. ago Tourist mother, 2 children dead after suspected food poisoning in Istanbul

Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Events

3 w. ago ‘I feel it in my bones’: Grey Cup anthem singer brings family legacy to big game

The national anthem at Sunday's Grey Cup championship in Winnipeg will be performed by Manitoba country singer Catie St. Germain, who says she's nervous but excited.

Other

3 w. ago Huge public response over lack of detail in ABC Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget

Vancouver residents repeatedly urged city council not to approve the 2026 operating budget without more detail and transparency

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3 w. ago Chinatown organizations worry about proposed city funding cuts

Small city grants have been crucial to revitalizing the historic neighbourhood, groups say

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3 w. ago Cost of several Vancouver city services to rise under zero per cent property tax goal

Vancouver permits, parking, water and sewer costs all expected to rise in 2026

Economics

3 w. ago Jewish Community Centre residential project asking for taller towers

The City of Vancouver is looking for public input about a revision that would see the project with 39 and 37 storey towers

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