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More professional, non-political oversight needed for Metro Vancouver, says review
A long-awaited review into Metro Vancouver's governance is recommending more oversight — but not by elected politicians.
Metro Vancouver has 41 directors. After a governance review, will that change?
After a year of upheaval and reviews, Metro Vancouver directors are awaiting a report that could tweak a few parts of the biggest regional government in B.C. — or could kickstart massive reforms in the way the area from Lions Bay to Langley is overseen.
A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — and not everyone's happy about it
In 1987, residents of the village of Anmore voted to become their own municipality within Metro Vancouver, with the stated intent of “maintaining the rural character." Thirty-eight years later, the municipality is in a debate over whether that character can — or should — be preserved.
Analysis
Potential vehicle levy in Metro Vancouver would be a full circle for B.C.'s transportation minister
Two things are clear: the province has committed to proposing a new model, and another big debate over transit funding is coming.
8 ridings across British Columbia to watch on election night
Seemingly every federal election, there’s a thought that the late night counting of votes in British Columbia will determine which party will form government. If that’s the case, these are eight ridings that are likely to get a little more attention.
6 charts that break down the City of Vancouver's finances for last year
The City of Vancouver is expected to approve its 2024 Statement of Financial Information on Wednesday, a 165-page document that outlines exactly how money was spent in the city last year and how much money virtually every politician and employee made.
Analysis
TransLink's 3-year funding agreement reflects political compromise more than a new era for transit
The tentative agreement, which still needs to be ratified by the Mayors' Council and TransLink board at the end of the month, is based on modest increases in transit fares and property taxes, in exchange for modest increases in transit service and three years of fiscal stability.
TransLink announces property tax, fare increases to fund system for next 3 years
TransLink and the B.C. government have announced a combination of tax increases, fare increases and new funding that will end the systemic deficit that has plagued Metro Vancouver's transit authority since the pandemic — at least for the next three years.
Analysis
Vancouver's byelection a story of big lines, big passion, and ABC coping with a big loss
No matter your political stripes, you could be happy about one thing late Saturday night: plenty of Vancouver citizens care deeply about exercising their right to vote.
High interest and 62% cut in staffing lead to major lines in Vancouver byelection
Long lineups are being reported at byelection polling stations across Vancouver Saturday, with higher voter turnout than usual and significantly fewer staff.