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#VancouverBC - Former B.C. cabinet minister to run for Vancouver council, proposes bringing UBC into city https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/former-bc-cabinet-minister-vancouver-council-run-ubc-into-city

Former B.C. cabinet minister to run for Vancouver council, proposes bringing UBC into city

A former BC cabinet minister is running for Vancouver council, launching her campaign with a proposal to incorporate UBC into the city.

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 53m ago

#VancouverBC - As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people https://globalnews.ca/news/11746540/vancouver-fifa-questions-unhoused-people/

As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people

Seattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.

Global News

Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 57m ago

#VancouverBC - City of Vancouver to spend $375K on 50 cameras for parking enforcement officers https://www.coastreporter.net/economy-law-politics/city-of-vancouver-to-spend-375k-on-50-cameras-for-parking-enforcement-officers-12058552

City of Vancouver to spend $375K on 50 cameras for parking enforcement officers

Permanent program follows Vancouver police’s move to use same body worn cameras to reduce assaults

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 2h ago

#VancouverBC - Potential changes coming to City of Vancouver’s outdoor pools https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/potential-changes-coming-to-city-of-vancouvers-outdoor-pools/

Potential changes coming to City of Vancouver’s outdoor pools

The Vancouver Park Board are getting set to vote next Monday on proposed changes to operations for its outdoor pools for 2026

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 12h ago

#VancouverBC - Vancouver's parking enforcement officers now have body cams. What you need to know https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/vancouver-parking-enforcement-body-cams-2026-12051269

Vancouver's parking enforcement officers now have body cams. What you need to know

The cameras might not record enough information to capture the full picture in a potential dispute, legal expert says.

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 23h ago

#VancouverBC - Council defers proposal for 25-storey hotel in Vancouver's West End https://www.prpeak.com/real-estate/council-defers-proposal-for-25-storey-hotel-in-vancouvers-west-end-marcon-12051817

Council defers proposal for 25-storey hotel in Vancouver's West End

Controversial project forced Marcon Barclay Properties Ltd. to cancel in-person open house over safety, crowd control

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 1d ago

#VancouverBC - 'New territory for Vancouver': At 315 metres, city's first supertall tower could be first of more to come https://vancouversun.com/opinion/new-territory-vancouver-city-first-supertall-tower-could-be-first-more-to-come

'New territory for Vancouver': At 315 metres, city's first supertall tower could be first of more to come

Proposal for Vancouver tallest towers sees split decision before advisory bodies

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 5d ago

#VancouverBC - Vancouver Park Board considering $1B motion to fix aging recreation facilities https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-park-board-1-billion-aging-facilities-9.7135089?cmp=rss

Vancouver Park Board considering $1B motion to fix aging recreation facilities | CBC News

Commisioners say the historic investment is needed after years of underfunding and to address the 2025 auditor's report that said 72 per cent of Vancouver's recreation facilities are in "poor or very poor condition."

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 5d ago

#VancouverBC - First snowless winter in city of Vancouver in 43 years leaves plows unused https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/first-snowless-winter-in-43-years-leaves-plows-unused

First snowless winter in city of Vancouver in 43 years leaves plows unused

Warmer weather and lack of snowpack in the mountains could herald a dry summer

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC 6d ago

#VancouverBC - Vancouver city council’s rejection of 2 big developments about policy — but also politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-end-strathcona-development-vancouver-council-rejection-9.7135425?cmp=rss

Vancouver city council’s rejection of 2 big developments about policy — but also politics | CBC News

It’s worth noting when Vancouver city council doesn’t give the green light to two high-profile proposals in a week, in part because it happens so rarely.

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