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HousingHousing
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?

The city's Social Housing Initiative could make it easier to build new non-profit housing, but residents are concerned the plan could reduce some of the neighbourhood's many green spaces.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
Dredging project in Burrard Inlet takes first steps, with many questions still unanswered

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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