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The End Of An Era: Taylor Swift Concludes Record-Breaking Tour In Vancouver
There’s glitter on the floor after the party, or more specifically, after Taylor Swift ended her multi-million dollar The Eras Tour in Vancouver in early December. The final shows marked the end of the pop culture spectacle which spanned 149 shows over five continents, and became the first tour to gross over a billion dollars.
Holiday Events in Vancouver
This December, Vancouver is bustling with a variety of fun holiday events that anyone can experience!
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation at Risk of Closure
In December of 2023, mayor Ken Sim proposed the idea of dissolving the Vancouver Parks Board midterm and transferring its responsibilities to the city council. The Parks Board was opposed to this idea and pushed back with legal action.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s New Mega Developments
Faced with a mounting housing crisis, the City of Vancouver is attempting to tackle the city’s growing unaffordability through a series of mega-developments. However, these ambitious projects are facing backlash from residents concerned about the changing face of their neighbourhoods.
REVIEW | In Search of the Perfect (Affordable) Coffee
Vancouver is overflowing with coffee shops, seemingly appearing around every corner. We set out on a journey to find the perfect coffee in the city, rating and ranking six popular cafés based on price, general ambiance, and taste.
OPINION | Transit in BC: A Vision of the Future
The year is 2034. Every day, over a million British Columbians take public transit. Metro Vancouver is criss-crossed with quick, frequent transit lines, including the Broadway Subway (2026), three new RapidBus routes (2027), and a SkyTrain extension to Surrey and Langley (2028).
Seven Shots Fired: a Downtown Vancouver Shooting
On Mar. 30 at around 5:40 PM, witnesses heard seven shots ring out near the intersection of Robson and Richards streets. The target of these shots was Jagraj Atwal, a member of the Brothers Keepers.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s Housing Crisis, Explained
Vancouver has been grappling with a long-standing housing crisis that has left many residents struggling to find affordable homes. As prices continue to rise, the issue has begun to catch global attention.
Stanley Park Train Reopens After 4 Years of Intermittent Cancellation
The Stanley Park miniature train is a star attraction of Vancouver, welcoming 200,000 visitors annually. The 15 minute ride has a brightly decorated trail with themed seasonal events such as the Easter Train, Ghost Train, and the Bright Lights train. Bright Lights is the most popular of the themes.
What Has Ken Sim Done In His First Year In Office?
Ken Sim, a businessman turned politician, began his mayoral journey with a promise to bring a positive change to Vancouver. In his bid for mayor, Sim outlined a vision for the city that prioritized housing attainability, community safety and economic prosperity. However, his first year in office concluded with mixed results.
Third Year of Vancouver’s Fireworks Ban
2023 marks the third year of the City of Vancouver’s consumer fireworks ban. The bylaw, which was initially proposed by City Councillor Pete Fry, took effect on Nov. 1, 2020, and stated that “the sale and use of fireworks by the general public is no longer permitted in Vancouver,” with certain exceptions.
Top Holiday Events in Vancouver
This holiday season, Vancouver is filled with various fun and festive events to enjoy with friends and family alike.
OPINION | Granville Island Has Too Many Cars
Why was a space that supposedly serves pedestrians giving so much priority to cars?
OPINION | Does Vancouver Have The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to Keep Up With Rapid Demand?
As the largest consumer of electric vehicles in North America, British Columbia had around 80,000 electric vehicles in 2022. This number should keep increasing due to raging gas prices and inflation.
Downtown Eastside Cleared
After eight months of conflict between by-law officials, police, and locals on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, a coordinated operation to remove the long-standing camp there started on Apr. 5 and carried into the next day.
Vancouver City Council Votes to End Living Wage Policy
Vancouver City Council has decided to end the city’s living wage certification policy after five years due to skyrocketing living costs. The policy mandates the city to pay its workers the hourly amount required to support a family of four. The decision was announced on Mar. 2; voting, however, occurred on Jan. 31 at a meeting held in camera.
VSB Board of Trustees Closes Its Doors to the Public
On Apr. 3, former Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustee Ruth Herman arrived at the VSB Education Centre with the intention of attending a Special Board/Committee of the Whole Meeting. She was faced with locked doors and was told the meeting could only be viewed online.
City Council Votes to Shut Down Renter Office
Vancouver’s city council, composed of an ABC majority, made its decision in mid-January to permanently close the Vancouver renter office. The renter office provided resources, referrals, and information on tenants rights, including answering questions, providing information on city policies and permits, and referring renters to other organizations that can help.
Sim City: Vancouver’s 2022 Municipal Election
After a heated race and hours of voting, Vancouver and the other 161 municipalities in BC have made a crucial decision about who will lead their municipal governments. The 2022 Vancouver municipal election covered the park board commissioners, city councillors, and school board trustees.
A Quick Guide to the 2022 VSB Election
Your guide to the upcoming municipal election: what the VSB does, who can vote, and how to participate.