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Why Vancouver may struggle to plant more trees
May 30, 2025

Why Vancouver may struggle to plant more trees

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

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
EnvironmentEnvironment
Dredging project in Burrard Inlet takes first steps, with many questions still unanswered
May 23, 2025

Dredging project in Burrard Inlet takes first steps, with many questions still unanswered

Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, environmental groups not signalling support for government, port project

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term
Feb 28, 2025

Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term

The latest legal effort won't stop logging work in Stanley Park in the short-term

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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New motion seeks to look into water metering in Vancouver
Jan 20, 2025

New motion seeks to look into water metering in Vancouver

The councillor introducing the motion believes water metering will be more equitable for residents.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Urgent tree removals in Stanley Park continue
Jan 15, 2025

Urgent tree removals in Stanley Park continue

The timeline to get rid of hazardous trees in Stanley Park is accelerating

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
EnvironmentEnvironment
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How prepared is Metro Vancouver for urban wildfires?
Jan 13, 2025

How prepared is Metro Vancouver for urban wildfires?

The L.A. fires are raising questions about how ready the region is for its own urban fires.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
EnvironmentEnvironment
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YVR at risk from rising sea levels
Dec 02, 2024

YVR at risk from rising sea levels

A new report highlights how much sea levels could rise in the coming decades, and what needs to be done to fix it.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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Council votes against ending gas ban on new construction builds
Nov 29, 2024

Council votes against ending gas ban on new construction builds

The vote was 5-5, with the tie meaning it was defeated

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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A gassy debate at city hall
Nov 27, 2024

A gassy debate at city hall

Why people are mobilizing against a natural gas motion at Vancouver council

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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A debate on gas raises questions about good governance and the public interest at Vancouver city council
Nov 20, 2024

A debate on gas raises questions about good governance and the public interest at Vancouver city council

A surprise move in July has come under further scrutiny

Nate Lewis
Geoff Sharpe
Nate Lewis, +1
City HallCity Hall
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How bad would an earthquake be for Vancouver? Really bad
Nov 13, 2024

How bad would an earthquake be for Vancouver? Really bad

A new report says 231,000 residents would be displaced through the city if a big quaek were to hit

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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