Jonathon Brown
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Vancouver City Council to vote on housing strategy planning to increase density
A foreign buyers' tax, an empty homes tax, The City of Vancouver is about to decide on its latest plan to make it cheaper to live here. → Read More
Vancouver to consider densifying over the next decade
"Renters are uncertain if they can afford to live in Vancouver for the near future." That's a line from a report going before city council Tuesday that sets out a plan for increasing housing density. → Read More
Marpole association concerned about homeless housing in their neighbourhood
The City of Vancouver is approving 78 temporary modular housing units in the Marpole neighbourhood. → Read More
Maple Ridge homeless camp agreement with city a victory for advocates
The City of Maple Ridge has come to a temporary agreement with lawyers representing a local homeless camp, but the camp's founder says the fight isn't over. → Read More
How paying for transit in the future may be overhauled
As TransLink mulls over charging riders by distance or by zone, we take a closer look at how payment options may change as well. → Read More
Federal government faces challenges for affordable housing strategy
The shortage of affordable housing is a problem across Canada, but the federal government is releasing a strategy this week looking to put more roofs over people's heads. But will a solution that works for Toronto work in Vancouver? → Read More
Phone scammers posing as BC Search and Rescue
Local search and rescue groups want you to be aware of the latest phone scam making the rounds. → Read More
This is the most dangerous time of year for pedestrians: West Van police
West Vancouver Police Constable Jeff Palmer says over the the fall and winter, the rate of injury from crashes rises about 76 per-cent versus the summer months. → Read More
More people getting warm at homeless shelters as rainy, windy weather hits
Tonight's blustery wind and rain are especially hard on Metro Vancouver's homeless population, and local shelters are seeing an increase in people coming through their doors. → Read More
Extra shelter spaces open in time for wet, cold weather
Cold, rainy weather is in the forecast for the next week, which makes life hard for people living on Vancouver's streets. The Union Gospel Mission is opening its doors to help. → Read More
Vancouver Police helping search for man last seen near Grouse Mountain
Carl Couture was last seen early on Tuesday, October 31st, and police want to hear from anyone who may have seen him around the North Shore after Halloween. → Read More
Richmond MP says argument with Liberal MP left her feeling intimidated
Alice Wong, MP for Richmond Centre, says it happened on Wednesday, when the Liberals' Adam Vaughan argued with her on the bus over her earlier comments made out of turn on Canada joining a Beijing investment bank. → Read More
VCH uses new warning system to alert users about mysterious green opiate
A mysterious new green opiate is responsible for multiple overdoses in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. → Read More
Scariest thing about Halloween could be the stomach ache
The temptation to binge all of that Halloween candy is great, but there is a price to pay. A dietitian has some tips on how to keep kids healthy, and it's advice you can follow, too. → Read More
Former Trustee elected Vancouver School Board Chair
Janet Fraser is the new chair of the Vancouver School Board. → Read More
Jack-O'Lanterns left out overnight could attract animals
We've reported many times that leaving out garbage or food scraps can attract bears, but what about your Jack-O'Lantern? → Read More
Vancouver doctor unveils procedure that could revolutionize heart surgery
Cardiologist Dr. David Wood with Vancouver General Hospital studied 411 patients who had this procedure and gave his results to thousands of doctors in Denver, CO, at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference. → Read More
Twitter account targets illegal Airbnb rentals in Vancouver
Kira Hutchinson with the City of Vancouver says if you want to report a short-term rental you believe is operating illegally, to call 311. → Read More
Independent commission to study how to tax Metro Vancouver roads with mobility pricing
How much you pay to get around, be it by car, bike, or bus, could change. → Read More
Council plans to regulate thousands of Vancouver's short-term rentals
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It was standing room only at Vancouver City Hall’s council chamber Tuesday night for the first public hearing into regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb. Nearly 100 people signed up to speak, many who did, gave their support for the city’s proposed regulations, but not everyone is on-board. The City wants to … → Read More