Naoibh O'Connor
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Worried about COVID-19? Plant a ‘Victory Garden’
Lisa Smedman started worrying about COVID-19 earlier than many Canadians — when China first locked down Wuhan, a city of 11 million, in a desperate bid to curb the spread of the virus. When the first few coronavirus cases popped up in Canada, an idea began germinating in her head. She already had a garden so why not expand it and turn it into ‘Victory Garden.’ She suggests others consider doing… → Read More
Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer
One of the main goals is to discourage people from using farmers' markets as a gathering place. → Read More
Commercial break-ins up in Vancouver during COVID-19 pandemic
"It appears thieves are attempting to take advantage of commercial spaces that are closed due to social distancing measures." → Read More
Vancouver schools get ‘deep cleaning’ to address COVID-19 concerns
All surfaces are being washed, including desks, chairs, locker doors, locks, drinking fountains, washrooms and other areas. → Read More
What it's like being Vancouver's sign language interpreter during the COVID-19 crisis (VIDEO)
ASL interpreters have had to learn new signs, like "coronavirus," "social distancing," and even "beer pong" → Read More
Isolated but not alone — communities often rise to the challenge during crises
Although Vancouverites often feel quite isolated, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting people to connect → Read More
Live alone? Tips on how to manage during COVID-19 pandemic
For those with roommates, partners or children, the reality of social distancing, self-isolation or being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eased by virtue of having at least some personal contact at home. → Read More
21,000 Vancouverites are using a Facebook group to support their community during the COVID-19 pandemic
“We really wanted to find a way to connect people and let them access resources and community and mutual aid.” → Read More
Province looking at impact of COVID-19 on renters and landlords
“In many cases, people are one paycheque away from not being able to afford rent.” → Read More
Coronavirus got you cooped up? These Vancouver bookstores will come to you
If you can’t get to the bookstore, the bookstore can come to you → Read More
Are small, windowless rooms acceptable as bedrooms in Vancouver?
These smaller spaces can now be the third bedroom in the city's Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program → Read More
More than 100 market rental units proposed for Vancouver’s Sunset neighbourhood
One building in the co-development project would house 95 market rental suites, while the other would feature 12 units in a stacked townhouse complex. → Read More
City seeks wider array of voices for Vancouver Plan survey
So far, the majority of responses received have been from English speakers over 40 without young children. → Read More
Two single-family homes in Shaughnessy could be replaced by 81-unit rental building
The four-storey building has been proposed for Granville at W 32nd Ave → Read More
Revamped design for controversial Waterfront Station tower just released (IMAGES)
The 'origami tower' that will hang over the historic station has a new look → Read More
Vancouver council greenlights Lululemon's plans for new head office
Construction on Lululemon’s new 13-storey global headquarters on Foley Street at Great Northern Way could start as early as September after city council approved a rezoning text amendment allowing an increase in building height, as well as retail and restaurant uses at street level. The vote was unanimous. Council’s decision came at the conclusion of a two-day public hearing, which started Jan.… → Read More
12 architecturally interesting developments coming to Vancouver
Numerous architecturally interesting developments are proposed or coming to Vancouver. → Read More
City of Vancouver goes west with preferred option for Granville Bridge redesign
City staff are recommending a design called “West Side Plus” → Read More
Councillor seeks protection of low-income rental housing near new St. Paul's site
"he social and economic impacts of a massive development like St. Paul’s could be catastrophic for low-income residents living in nearby neighbourhoods." → Read More
Why this city councillor is visiting every Vancouver neighbourhood this year
Coun. Colleen Hardwick talks about her tour, what she wants to accomplish, and whether it’s a rebuke of how she thinks the city-wide plan for Vancouver is being handled. → Read More