Infrastructure

Community Centres

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.

Nate Lewis

City Hall

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

Nate Lewis

Park Board

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.

Nate Lewis

Mount Pleasant

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.

Nate Lewis

Students

UBC student union calls for more details on long-awaited SkyTrain extension

Oct 2, 2025

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10 min read

UBC student union calls for more details on long-awaited SkyTrain extension

It's a project with broad support from governments, the university, and the public, but it's languished for nearly two decades. UBC students and city councillors are calling for tangible progress

Nate Lewis

Infrastructure

Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

Sep 22, 2025

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3 min read

Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

The regional government wants to speed up water metering adoption througout the region

Geoff Sharpe

Community Centres

Difficult decisions ahead as Vancouver grapples with how to replace aging, underfunded recreation facilities

Sep 19, 2025

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11 min read

Difficult decisions ahead as Vancouver grapples with how to replace aging, underfunded recreation facilities

The city's Auditor General report paints a stark picture for some of Vancouver's most important facilities, and will be hard-pressed to fund their maintenance, let alone build new ones

Nate Lewis

West End

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

Aug 22, 2025

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7 min read

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

A newly-formed non-profit society is challenging the city and park board's process in deciding to build a half-sized pool to replace the existing facility.

Nate Lewis

Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

UBC student union calls for more details on long-awaited SkyTrain extension

Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

Difficult decisions ahead as Vancouver grapples with how to replace aging, underfunded recreation facilities

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

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