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How B.C.'s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping
From construction and demolition waste to old mattresses and furniture, officials in Surrey and Vancouver want residents to put waste in its place rather than dumping it in green spaces, ditches or other inappropriate spaces.
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Wreck Beach users criticize removal of 'privacy' logs from clothing-optional site
Longtime Wreck Beach-goers said in June they were upset that measures taken by Metro Vancouver to improve safety and access at one of North America’s largest clothing-optional beaches were contributing to a rise in voyeurism and ruining the place.
115-year-old Vancouver building at risk of 'catastrophic' collapse
Built in 1909, Vancouver’s Dunsmuir House at the corner of Dunsmuir and Richards streets has been a grand hotel, a barracks for soldiers and a shelter, but for the past 11 years, it’s been vacant, not maintained, and now so worn-down, the city says it’s a public-safety hazard.
Vancouver city council approves 3.9% property tax increase
Mayor Ken Sim said it was "a great day for the City of Vancouver,” as his council voted to approve a 2025 budget worth $2.4 billion in spending with a property tax increase of 3.9 percent.
TransLink board approves 2025 budget with $72M shortfall
The authority that manages Metro Vancouver’s public transportation system says it’s found efficiencies and increased revenue for its upcoming budget, but still faces a shortfall due lower levels of funding from senior governments and inflation pressure.
Vancouver councillors vote to keep ban on natural gas heating for new homes in city
Vancouver city council has voted against allowing new homes to be heated by natural gas. The proposed bylaw changes, which were supported by Mayor Ken Sim, would have reversed current climate-friendly practices and drew criticism from many.
Vote to approve natural gas heating in new homes puts Vancouver councillors on the hot seat
On Tuesday, Vancouver city councillors will meet to consider bylaw changes that, if approved, would allow home builders in the city to use natural gas for space and water heating in new homes. Council has already shown it's split over the proposed change, which would reverse current climate-friendly practices.
Vancouver mayor faces heat over park board plans — but could be burned by a 5.5% property tax hike
As Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and his majority ABC council tried to strengthen their argument to eliminate the city's elected park board this week, a draft 2025 budget was also published that calls for a 5.5 per cent property tax increase in the new year.
Vancouver would save $70M if park board dissolved, city report suggests
A new report from the City of Vancouver says it could save millions of dollars if the city's park board is dissolved, and suggests more parkland could be made permanent under the city's direct management.
3 of 10 B.C. municipalities under provincial housing mandate hit 1-year target
Victoria, Delta and the District of North Vancouver were able to meet or exceed provincial quotas under new rules giving the B.C. government oversight of local housing, while other communities came close and some lagged.