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Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch

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Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch Dan Fumano: This weekend's byelection in Vancouver sees seven candidates endorsed by five civic parties, as well as six Independents, facing off for two council seats.

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Vancouver byelection turnout might be (relatively) low, but for civic parties, the stakes are high

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Vancouver byelection turnout might be (relatively) low, but for civic parties, the stakes are high Dan Fumano: ABC is expected to have a significant financial upper hand in April's two-seat council byelection. In the last municipal campaign, ABC spent almost double what OneCity, TEAM, COPE and the Greens spent combined.

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ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says

28.03.2025 9

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ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says Dan Fumano: B.C. Ombudsperson says B.C. needs to take action on municipal codes of conduct. Jay Chalke was "deeply concerned" by comments from ABC president Stephen Molnar.

28.03.2025 6

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ABC Vancouver's exile of Rebecca Bligh moves her from internal 'threat' to potential opponent

18.03.2025 30

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ABC Vancouver's exile of Rebecca Bligh moves her from internal 'threat' to potential opponent

18.03.2025 10

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'A little sneaky': ABC campaign signs popping up for Vancouver byelection, but not all are welcome

15.03.2025 5

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'A little sneaky': ABC campaign signs popping up for Vancouver byelection, but not all are welcome Rival parties complaining about ABC's sign practices are 'politically challenged,' said campaign strategist Stephen Carter. 'They're just saying it's illegal because they didn't think of it. It's embarrassing.'

15.03.2025 3

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Developers of Vancouver's Olympic Village challenge post-Games narrative in new book

04.03.2025 7

Dan Fumano

Developers of Vancouver's Olympic Village challenge post-Games narrative in new book Vancouver's Olympic Village ran into financial trouble but became a vibrant neighbourhood. Its developers want to challenge the narrative with a new book. Not everyone is convinced.

04.03.2025 10

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ABC Vancouver's vision for the Downtown Eastside is taking shape, but not everyone is on board

27.02.2025 20

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ABC Vancouver's vision for the Downtown Eastside is taking shape, but not everyone is on board Dan Fumano: ABC campaigned -- and won big -- in the last election on promises to boost police funding and clean up the Downtown Eastside. But some of the party's recent moves have drawn surprise and criticism.

27.02.2025 5

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Vancouver to change code of conduct after complaints about mayoral adviser's outside work

13.02.2025 20

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Vancouver to change code of conduct after complaints about mayoral adviser's outside work Dan Fumano: While Vancouver's auditor general found no "serious wrongdoing" regarding mayor's adviser, the review revealed an apparent gap in how the city's code of conduct applies to political employees.

13.02.2025 8

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Vancouver's majority ABC party split on Ken Sim's plan to freeze supportive housing

06.02.2025 10

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's majority ABC party split on Ken Sim's plan to freeze supportive housing Dan Fumano: Tuesday's council meeting had a glimpse into how the issue is dividing members of the mayor's ABC party, which has a majority on council.

06.02.2025 10

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Vancouver Public Library staff banned from wearing watermelon pins to show support for Palestine

20.01.2025 10

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Public Library staff banned from wearing watermelon pins to show support for Palestine Dan Fumano: Internal documents illustrate how the Israel-Gaza conflict has created difficult discussions and divisions within the Vancouver Public Library — as it has in countless other organizations since October 2023.

20.01.2025 10

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Despite government orders, Vancouver tenants say landlord failed to make repairs

Dan Fumano: Tenants of a Vancouver apartment building say they are angry at their landlords for failing to make repairs and frustrated with...

02.01.2025 4

Dan Fumano

Despite government orders, Vancouver tenants say landlord failed to make repairs Dan Fumano: Tenants of a Vancouver apartment building say they are angry at their landlords for failing to make repairs and frustrated with government for not holding the property owners to account.

02.01.2025 6

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As Vancouver Art Gallery seeks new building design, should it also look for new location? Some in Vancouver's cultural community are talking about a total rethink of the city's art gallery, including different locations. Others say searching for a new site is a waste of time. Read more.

31.12.2024 4

Dan Fumano

As Vancouver Art Gallery seeks new building design, should it also look for new location?

Some in Vancouver's cultural community are talking about a total rethink of the city's art gallery, including different locations. Others say...

31.12.2024 4

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As hundreds of derelict buildings sit empty, Vancouver is tasked with solving 'frustrating' problem

20.12.2024 4

Dan Fumano

As hundreds of derelict buildings sit empty, Vancouver is tasked with solving 'frustrating' problem

Dan Fumano: City hall doesn't have a clear idea how many building pose risks to the public, or which ones could be put to use in a city where space...

20.12.2024 7

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Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is coming soon. What happened to Vancouver's?

Concord Pacific CEO Terry Hui said the City of Richmond deserves credit for its "leadership bringing all the parties together" to get the station...

18.12.2024 10

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Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is coming soon. What happened to Vancouver's? Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is expected be operational soon. What happened to the ones planned for Vancouver?

18.12.2024 6

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's frequent flying: Is it vital work or misguided priorities?

Supporters say Ken Sim's globe-trotting is good for the city; critics disagree You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in...

16.12.2024 7

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's frequent flying: Is it vital work or misguided priorities? Critics say Ken Sim's globe-trotting is good for the city; critics disagree

16.12.2024 10

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Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfront site could house convention centre, hotel, according to city memo

Dan Fumano: The different public and private entities with interests in Downtown Vancouver's Central Waterfront are — finally — together at the...

13.12.2024 5

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Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfront site could house convention centre, hotel, according to city memo

13.12.2024 8

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As downtown expands to Broadway, rest of Vancouver also poised for 'more urban future'

Dan Fumano: Vancouver's Broadway plan includes illustrations that call to mind an old Joni Mitchell lyric, but in reverse: unpaving parking lots to...

12.12.2024 7

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As downtown expands to Broadway, rest of Vancouver also poised for 'more urban future' Dan Fumano: Vancouver's Broadway plan includes illustrations that call to mind an old Joni Mitchell lyric, but in reverse: unpaving parking lots to put up a public park

12.12.2024 7

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Vancouver city council approves property tax hike of 3.9 per cent, ABC's smallest increase to date

Dan Fumano: ABC drew criticism during the party's first two years in power, for approving property tax hikes far more than historic averages in...

11.12.2024 6

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Vancouver city council approves property tax hike of 3.9 per cent, ABC's smallest increase to date Dan Fumano: ABC drew criticism during the party's first two years in power, for approving property tax hikes far more than historic averages in 2023 and 2024

11.12.2024 7

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'Turbocharging' Vancouver's Broadway plan could hurt small businesses that define neighbourhoods Dan Fumano: Two years ago, Vancouver's Broadway plan limited building heights in so-called "village areas" to "minimize redevelopment pressures" on beloved small businesses. Now, change could be coming to the villages.

10.12.2024 8

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'Turbocharging' Vancouver's Broadway plan could hurt small businesses that define neighbourhoods

Dan Fumano: Two years ago, Vancouver's Broadway plan limited building heights in so-called "village areas" to "minimize redevelopment pressures" on...

10.12.2024 10

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'The wrong decision': ABC Vancouver majority fails to get its way as natural gas push fails Dan Fumano: This week's rare loss for the ABC majority shows there's limits to what Mayor Ken Sim and his allies can push through when pursuing directions their party-mates never agreed upon for last election's "big-tent" platform.

29.11.2024 5

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'The wrong decision': ABC Vancouver majority fails to get its way as natural gas push fails

Dan Fumano: This week's rare loss for the ABC majority shows there's limits to what Mayor Ken Sim and his allies can push through when pursuing...

29.11.2024 10

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On Vancouver park board future, Mayor Ken Sim says the ball is in David Eby's court

Dan Fumano: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has made his first public ask of the new B.C. government: Hurry up and dissolve the park board. You can save...

22.11.2024 10

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On Vancouver park board future, Mayor Ken Sim says the ball is in David Eby's court Dan Fumano: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has made his first public ask of the new B.C. government: Hurry up and dissolve the park board.

22.11.2024 7

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Could 2025 byelection give Vancouver voters a chance to weigh in on the park board's fate?

Dan Fumano: ABC Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim unveiled a proposal in December 2023 to dissolve the park board, a plan that caught the city by surprise....

16.11.2024 20

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Could 2025 byelection give Vancouver voters a chance to weigh in on the park board's fate? Dan Fumano: ABC Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim unveiled a proposal in December 2023 to dissolve the park board, a plan that caught the city by surprise.

16.11.2024 5

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Vancouver expects to exceed five-year housing targets. But affordability remains a tricky question

Dan Fumano: Vancouver councillor referenced the "help me help you" line from the 1996 film Jerry Maguire this week. Another quote from the same...

13.11.2024 7

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Vancouver expects to exceed five-year housing targets. But affordability remains a tricky question Dan Fumano: Vancouver councillor referenced the "help me help you" line from the 1996 film Jerry Maguire this week. Another quote from the same movie seems to have been implied: "Show me the money."

13.11.2024 3

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Illegal mass evictions in iconic Chinatown building paused, but point to systemic problem in Vancouver Dan Fumano: While the Sun Ah residents have a reprieve -- at least for now -- the saga highlights a much bigger problem: Vancouver's heavy, precarious reliance on privately owned SROs to keep people out of homelessness.

09.11.2024 4

Dan Fumano

Illegal mass evictions in iconic Chinatown building paused, but point to systemic problem in Vancouver

Dan Fumano: While the Sun Ah residents have a reprieve -- at least for now -- the saga highlights a much bigger problem: Vancouver's heavy,...

09.11.2024 9

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'The vibes are not good': What's behind tensions bubbling over on Vancouver council?

Dan Fumano: The F-bomb episode at Vancouver city council represented a rare public display of acrimony between members of the same party. It didn't...

25.10.2024 10

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'The vibes are not good': What's behind tensions bubbling over on Vancouver council? Dan Fumano: The F-bomb episode at Vancouver city council represented a rare public display of acrimony between members of the same party. It didn't come out of nowhere.

25.10.2024 3

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Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch

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Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch Dan Fumano: This weekend's byelection in Vancouver sees seven candidates endorsed by five civic parties, as well as six Independents, facing off for two council seats.

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Vancouver byelection turnout might be (relatively) low, but for civic parties, the stakes are high

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ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says

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ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says Dan Fumano: B.C. Ombudsperson says B.C. needs to take action on municipal codes of conduct. Jay Chalke was "deeply concerned" by comments from ABC president Stephen Molnar.

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ABC Vancouver's exile of Rebecca Bligh moves her from internal 'threat' to potential opponent

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ABC Vancouver's exile of Rebecca Bligh moves her from internal 'threat' to potential opponent

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'A little sneaky': ABC campaign signs popping up for Vancouver byelection, but not all are welcome

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Developers of Vancouver's Olympic Village challenge post-Games narrative in new book

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Developers of Vancouver's Olympic Village challenge post-Games narrative in new book Vancouver's Olympic Village ran into financial trouble but became a vibrant neighbourhood. Its developers want to challenge the narrative with a new book. Not everyone is convinced.

Dan Fumano

ABC Vancouver's vision for the Downtown Eastside is taking shape, but not everyone is on board

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Vancouver to change code of conduct after complaints about mayoral adviser's outside work

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Vancouver to change code of conduct after complaints about mayoral adviser's outside work Dan Fumano: While Vancouver's auditor general found no "serious wrongdoing" regarding mayor's adviser, the review revealed an apparent gap in how the city's code of conduct applies to political employees.

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Vancouver's majority ABC party split on Ken Sim's plan to freeze supportive housing

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Vancouver's majority ABC party split on Ken Sim's plan to freeze supportive housing Dan Fumano: Tuesday's council meeting had a glimpse into how the issue is dividing members of the mayor's ABC party, which has a majority on council.

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Vancouver Public Library staff banned from wearing watermelon pins to show support for Palestine

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Despite government orders, Vancouver tenants say landlord failed to make repairs

Dan Fumano

Despite government orders, Vancouver tenants say landlord failed to make repairs Dan Fumano: Tenants of a Vancouver apartment building say they are angry at their landlords for failing to make repairs and frustrated with government for not holding the property owners to account.

Dan Fumano

As Vancouver Art Gallery seeks new building design, should it also look for new location? Some in Vancouver's cultural community are talking about a total rethink of the city's art gallery, including different locations. Others say searching for a new site is a waste of time. Read more.

Dan Fumano

As Vancouver Art Gallery seeks new building design, should it also look for new location?

Dan Fumano

As hundreds of derelict buildings sit empty, Vancouver is tasked with solving 'frustrating' problem

Dan Fumano

As hundreds of derelict buildings sit empty, Vancouver is tasked with solving 'frustrating' problem

Dan Fumano

Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is coming soon. What happened to Vancouver's?

Dan Fumano

Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is coming soon. What happened to Vancouver's? Richmond's new developer-funded rapid transit station is expected be operational soon. What happened to the ones planned for Vancouver?

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's frequent flying: Is it vital work or misguided priorities?

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's frequent flying: Is it vital work or misguided priorities? Critics say Ken Sim's globe-trotting is good for the city; critics disagree

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfront site could house convention centre, hotel, according to city memo

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Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfront site could house convention centre, hotel, according to city memo

Dan Fumano

As downtown expands to Broadway, rest of Vancouver also poised for 'more urban future'

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As downtown expands to Broadway, rest of Vancouver also poised for 'more urban future' Dan Fumano: Vancouver's Broadway plan includes illustrations that call to mind an old Joni Mitchell lyric, but in reverse: unpaving parking lots to put up a public park

Dan Fumano

Vancouver city council approves property tax hike of 3.9 per cent, ABC's smallest increase to date

Dan Fumano

Vancouver city council approves property tax hike of 3.9 per cent, ABC's smallest increase to date Dan Fumano: ABC drew criticism during the party's first two years in power, for approving property tax hikes far more than historic averages in 2023 and 2024

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Dan Fumano

'Turbocharging' Vancouver's Broadway plan could hurt small businesses that define neighbourhoods

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Dan Fumano

'The wrong decision': ABC Vancouver majority fails to get its way as natural gas push fails

Dan Fumano

On Vancouver park board future, Mayor Ken Sim says the ball is in David Eby's court

Dan Fumano

On Vancouver park board future, Mayor Ken Sim says the ball is in David Eby's court Dan Fumano: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has made his first public ask of the new B.C. government: Hurry up and dissolve the park board.