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Pets

'Give us space for our dogs': Vancouver pet owners fight back, and win, against off-leash cuts

A proposed reduction of off-leash trails in Pacific Spirit Park was voted down by the regional district last week.

Protest

Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

A U.S.-based non-profit made the decision to end all associations with the company after learning of its contract with ICE

Audit raises serious concerns with city’s land sale processes

A recent audit is raising serious concerns about the city's approach to land sales, specifically by its Real Estate and Facilities department

Housing

Below-market housing maintained in Hastings-Sunrise

Collaboration between a non-profit and the province is securing affordable homes in East Vancouver

City Hall

How potential vote splitting is playing out in municipal elections across Canada

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe could benefit from multiple challengers for their positions in this year's elections

Protest

Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Hootsuite and Jim Pattison Developments are getting attention from the public and politicians for their business dealings with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the U.S.

Mount Pleasant

As a block of Broadway closes for four months, nearby businesses ask for help

There are no guarantees or timeline for support after a meeting between the province and businesses this week. While many shops are struggling, we spoke to one owner who's doing well and is excited for the train to arrive.

Environment

How crows became a calling for one Vancouver man

A new film zeroes in on Dr. Rob Butler’s fascination with crows and his life as an award-winning researcher, author, and artist.

Arts

Eastside Arts Society wins big with new city grant, while another grant sits dormant in the city’s budget

The Eastside Arts Society received a $2.65 million grant from the city to purchase a home base, but the unpredictable funding model has proven less successful in another case.