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Why Vancouver may struggle to plant more trees

Why Vancouver may struggle to plant more trees

The goal is to plant an additional 165,000 by 2050

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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New childcare spaces coming to the city

New childcare spaces coming to the city

The city is making progress (though less than promised) on more childcare in Vancouver

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Exclusive: Aboriginal Front Door Society, Watari lose provincial funding for “critical” DTES services

Exclusive: Aboriginal Front Door Society, Watari lose provincial funding for “critical” DTES services

The city says they tried to get the province to keep funding these critical programs, without success.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Advocates say Task Force Barrage is deterring people from accessing life-saving overdose prevention sites and questions remain about its budget

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
HousingHousing
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The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The proposed Safeway highrises are going to public hearing this week

The location is contentious with locals

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
HousingHousing
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The city wants to radically change housing policy in the Downtown Eastside. Advocates and residents are concerned

The city wants to radically change housing policy in the Downtown Eastside. Advocates and residents are concerned

About 100 people showed up to a community forum on Thursday after the city unveiled the proposed changes last week

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Four things that happened at City Hall this week you might’ve missed

Four things that happened at City Hall this week you might’ve missed

Many of the issues were focused on renters

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Major 25-year development plan for west side site draws mixed reviews from the public

Major 25-year development plan for west side site draws mixed reviews from the public

Public input was divided at a hearing on the Jericho Lands project, plus we've got a renter-themed round up of council business from this week.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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ABC councillors approve new hotel development policy with changes to rezoning payments

ABC councillors approve new hotel development policy with changes to rezoning payments

There’s an urgent need for more hotel rooms in Vancouver

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Concern grows as 200+ year-old cedars cut down in Stanley Park

Concern grows as 200+ year-old cedars cut down in Stanley Park

A line has been crossed, old tree advocate, educator, and Stanley Park tour guide Colin Spratt says

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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Five takeaways and three questions from the Vancouver municipal by-election

Five takeaways and three questions from the Vancouver municipal by-election

It was a frustrating day for many voters with multiple hour-long lines to vote. We break down what the election means for the city

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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A final look at the candidates and key issues for tomorrow’s by-election

A final look at the candidates and key issues for tomorrow’s by-election

We’ve got a round-up of where candidates stand on key election issues, what it all means for the politics of city council, and all the details you need to ensure a smooth voting experience on Saturday.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis