Vancouver city council kicks back lifeguard funding motion to park board | CBC News

A motion to fund and reinstate lifeguards at some of Vancouver’s beaches failed Wednesday afternoon. Instead, it has been sent back to the city’s elected park board, with ABC councillors saying it falls within the mandate of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

Vancouver police department spent $55K on ceremony for incoming chief

The Vancouver Police Department spent nearly $56,000 on its October change of command ceremony for Chief Const. Steve Rai, CTV News has learned.

‘Fully disagree’: Vancouver community centres critical of mayor’s rec centre renewal

Some Vancouver community centres are questioning Mayor Ken Sim’s decision to prioritize certain community centers, following a comprehensive report published four years ago.

City of Vancouver’s proposed revenue deal with electric ferry company worth $1 per passenger

CIRQL Ferries Inc. predicts it will serve 1,000 passengers per day between Coal Harbour, Bowen Island and Gibsons

Motion calls for Vancouver council to restore lifeguard funding

A motion going before Vancouver council this week calls on officials to restore lifeguard service that was cut amid pressure from the city’s “Zero Means Zero” budget.

City of Vancouver eliminating coin payment option at parking meters and pay stations

In the past several years, the City of Vancouver has been steadily replacing single-spot parking meters with standalone pay stations on each city block.

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Vancouver mayor pitches $400M community centre renewal plan after park board pressure

Following a period of sustained pressure from Vancouver’s park board, Mayor Ken Sim outlined his own proposal Wednesday for renewing the city’s aging community centres.

Why money and land are critical to Vancouver mayor's pitch for a Major League Baseball team | CBC News

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is proposing a motion to support bringing a Major League Baseball team to the city. But as the CBC's Justin McElroy reports, his proposal comes a little bit out of left field.

City of Vancouver cuts sex worker safety planner position

The City of Vancouver has eliminated one of two sex worker safety planner positions as it continues to work through “organizational and operational changes.”