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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.
Vancouver high school students create intelligent garbage cans to help sort waste
A pair of Vancouver high school students hope their innovation using odour sensors and AI will help their peers better sort waste and divert more of it from the region’s landfills.
Officials say Vancouver's Kitsilano pool is 'in a much better situation'
Nearly $4 million in repairs allowed the 137-metre pool along Vancouver’s shoreline to open from Aug. 7 to Sept. 22, but it’s still leaking water and its replacement is still years away.
Tree removal closes stretch of Vancouver's Stanley Park seawall for a month
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has closed a stretch of the seawall around Stanley Park from Nov. 4 to Dec. 6 so hazardous trees can be removed and slope safety work can be undertaken.
13 local politicians were elected to the B.C. Legislature. Not all are giving up their municipal roles
Two mayors, six city councillors, four school board trustees and one local area director have all won a government upgrade to the legislature in Victoria, meaning byelections are expected in those communities — but not all.
New West mayor accepts ethics commissioner's recommendation for training on receiving gifts
Mayor Patrick Johnstone says he will embrace a recommendation from the city’s ethics committee to be coached on provincial regulations over appropriately accepting gifts as an elected official.
Vancouver councillor elected MLA provides timeline for municipal byelection
Opposition City of Vancouver councillor Christine Boyle says she has requested unpaid leave from city business with her formal resignation to come in December. That means a byelection to replace her won’t come until the new year.