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#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 BC17h 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 BC4d 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 BC4d 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 BC5d 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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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC5d ago
#VancouverBC - Developer makes push for one of Vancouver's tallest towers https://vancouversun.com/news/developer-makes-push-for-one-of-vancouvers-tallest-towers
Developer makes push for one of Vancouver's tallest towers

Vancouver developer pushes for 67-storey skyscraper on downtown property formerly owned by the city, which was subject of recent audit.

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC5d ago
#VancouverBC - Owners of neglected Vancouver SRO given chance to save it, despite ‘risk of collapse’ https://globalnews.ca/news/11737115/owners-neglected-vancouver-sro-save-it-risk-collapse/
Owners of neglected Vancouver SRO given chance to save it, despite ‘risk of collapse’

The City of Vancouver now says it is reviewing a building permit application from the property owner of the building on East Hastings Street for shoring work.

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC6d ago
#VancouverBC - Vancouver e-scooter station sparks debate over accessibility and active transportation https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-e-scooter-station-sparks-debate-over-accessibility-and-active-transportation/
Vancouver e-scooter station sparks debate over accessibility and active transportation

An accessible parking space in Vancouver has been replaced by a new e‑scooter parking station, sparking debate about the city’s approach to active transportation and accessibility.

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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BCMar 18
#VancouverBC - Sean Orr’s legal fund for fight against Vancouver mayor reaches $44K in donations https://www.bowenislandundercurrent.com/economy-law-politics/sean-orrs-legal-fund-for-fight-against-vancouver-mayor-reaches-44k-in-donations-ken-sim-12019702
Sean Orr’s legal fund for fight against Vancouver mayor reaches $44K in donations

Ken Sim will pay for his own legal defence in defamation lawsuit, says his communications staff

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#VancouverBC - Vancouver to remove lifeguards from some beaches this summer as part of cost-cutting https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-lifeguards-beaches-cost-cutting
Vancouver to remove lifeguards from some beaches this summer as part of cost-cutting

Several city beaches will be without lifeguards this summer as part of the City of Vancouver's efforts to cut costs. Here's the list.

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