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Park BoardPark Board
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Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules
Jul 18, 2025

Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules

ABC's Marie-Claire Howard is responding to a recent upwelling of discontent, but it seems that the proposal to remove the system is coming too late to be implemented this summer.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come
Jul 11, 2025
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

A number of community development changes are setting the stage for a changing city

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Vancouver Police DepartmentVancouver Police Department
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City parking officers to get body-worn cameras as violent incidents rise
Jul 04, 2025

City parking officers to get body-worn cameras as violent incidents rise

The cameras will be used during a six-month pilot program as one measure to help prevent verbal and physical abuse by the public toward city staff.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?
Jun 27, 2025
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.

Geoff Sharpe
Nate Lewis
Geoff Sharpe, +1
FIFAFIFA
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One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver
Jun 13, 2025

One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

Questions include where visitors will stay, how much it will cost, and what the impact will be on other annual events that aren’t allowed to take place during the tournament.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited
Jun 11, 2025
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Province requires new city-wide development plan, with some public hearings to be prohibited

We hear directly from the city's head planner about keeping plans current with legislative and market changes, and his perspective on public engagement.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
GranvilleGranville
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City of Vancouver aims for 'iconic' downtown core with Granville plan
Jun 09, 2025

City of Vancouver aims for 'iconic' downtown core with Granville plan

Vancouver city council unanimously approved a 20-year vision that aims to increase public space and boost arts and culture

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
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