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FIFA one month out: Details on transit, policing, fan festival and more

May 7, 2026

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6 min read

FIFA one month out: Details on transit, policing, fan festival and more

Officials provided important details on transit service, road closures, policing and surveillance, and the PNE fan festival.

The affordable housing model gaining momentum in Vancouver
LockSimple

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

The affordable housing model gaining momentum in Vancouver

Community land trusts are a secure, affordable housing model gaining momentum in several neighbourhoods across Vancouver with help from national organizers and groups in other cities.

What is a capital plan?
LockSimple

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

What is a capital plan?

And why does it matter for the city?

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment
LockSimple

Apr 29, 2026

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5 min read

Selection process and jurisdictional issues complicate $400 million community centre investment

ABC selected five community centres for renewal based on deficient criteria, a park board commissioner argues. There's also a question of whether the city has the jurisdiction to unilaterally direct which facilities to fund.

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026
LockSimple

Apr 28, 2026

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9 min read

City Hall Insider: April 28 2026

Our very first City Hall Insider breaks down the capital plan process, cuts into the lifeguard funding debate, and much more.

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal
LockSimple

Apr 24, 2026

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7 min read

City cracked down on Vancouver venues after lobbying by bar and club groups, emails reveal

Independent operators say nightlife ‘monopoly’ threatens to once again make Vancouver ‘No Fun City’

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

The legend of Nigel grows in Grandview-Woodland

The friendly neighbourhood cat has an unbelievable list of accomplishments.

“It would be a travesty”: Whitecaps supporters launch Save the Caps campaign amid relocation threat

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

“It would be a travesty”: Whitecaps supporters launch Save the Caps campaign amid relocation threat

With the club for sale and without a long-term stadium agreement, the threat of the club leaving Vancouver is real, supporters say.

ABC promises funding for five community centres, Sunset pool, while Renfrew is left behind

Apr 17, 2026

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2 min read

ABC promises funding for five community centres, Sunset pool, while Renfrew is left behind

The upcoming capital plan could see big investments in community centres, including the long-awaited Britannia renewal, but a much-needed replacement of Renfrew wasn't included.

Progressive parties finally ink unity agreement, but questions around mayors persist

Apr 17, 2026

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2 min read

Progressive parties finally ink unity agreement, but questions around mayors persist

The Greens, OneCity, and COPE will limit themselves to 13 candidates each across city council, park and school boards in October's election

After 15 years, Vancouver’s fieldhouse residencies are building a legacy
LockSimple

Apr 15, 2026

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6 min read

After 15 years, Vancouver’s fieldhouse residencies are building a legacy

The program is a creative solution to activate underused spaces and respond to the lack of affordable studio space.

Park board, city council eye big investments for Vancouver community facilities

Apr 10, 2026

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10 min read

Park board, city council eye big investments for Vancouver community facilities

Commissioners and the Mayor have put forward ambitious promises to invest in aging public buildings, but there are many important details we don't know yet

Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

Mar 5, 2026

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11 min read

Mount Pleasant developer offered to pay tenant to pressure neighbours out of Broadway Plan site

A new rental tower is proceeding in Mount Pleasant, while former tenants share their concerns about the eviction process.

Councillors accuse colleague of defamation, code of conduct violation over social media video

Feb 25, 2026

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7 min read

Councillors accuse colleague of defamation, code of conduct violation over social media video

Councillor Lenny Zhou apologized on Tuesday for calling opposition councillors drug users and drug distributors in a political organizing video he posted on WeChat

Progressive unity talks go public
LockSimple

Feb 20, 2026

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11 min read

Progressive unity talks go public

The city's three left-leaning parties have been negotiating on election strategies for months, but now the rifts are cracking open in public view

Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

Behind the scenes of the city’s new permitting pilot

The new temporary occupancy program could be a boon for artists and new businesses who are often saddled with major building upgrades when moving into a new building.

A temporary reprieve and an uncertain future for the wading pool at Burrard View Park

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

A temporary reprieve and an uncertain future for the wading pool at Burrard View Park

The East Vancouver park was set to lose its wading pool as part of a playground upgrade before neighbours organized to save it for the time being.

Hootsuite partner cuts ties over ICE contract

Feb 7, 2026

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4 min read

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

Feb 6, 2026

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8 min read

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

Below-market housing maintained in Hastings-Sunrise

Feb 4, 2026

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7 min read

Below-market housing maintained in Hastings-Sunrise

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

Organizers rally against Vancouver businesses' ICE connections

Jan 30, 2026

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9 min read

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.

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

Jan 28, 2026

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9 min read

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.

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

Jan 23, 2026

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8 min read

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.

The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks
LockSimple

Jan 21, 2026

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9 min read

The city's plan to transform industrial land to housing may be harder than it looks

A comprehensive planning process will take at least a year, and Metro Vancouver would need to approve the changes. But there's another option if city council wants to move more quickly and independently on certain sites.

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

Jan 16, 2026

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6 min read

City has lessons to learn after heavy-handed inspections

Over a dozen members of the underground music and dance community met with city officials this week, who say there are lessons to learn from recent inspections.

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