menu_open Columnists
Dan Fumano

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Sun

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Dan Fumano: How many parking apps does Vancouver need?

Dan Fumano: How many parking apps does Vancouver need?

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Dan Fumano: How many parking apps does Vancouver need? Opinion:...

28.04.2026 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Dan Fumano: How many parking apps does Vancouver need? Opinion: Parking apps have driven me to distraction a few times. I worried that maybe the problem was me, but a city councillor says she frequently hears similar complaints

Dan Fumano: How many parking apps does Vancouver need? Opinion: Parking apps have driven me to distraction a few times. I worried that maybe the problem was me, but a city councillor says she frequently hears similar complaints

NHL Draft Lottery: Why Canucks should wish for Gavin McKenna, value Keaton Verhoeff Whitecaps to Las Vegas? Maybe, but probably not Ex-Disney star...

28.04.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's supportive housing pause may be unconstitutional, legal scholars say Vancouver residents may continue to hear more about this debate between now and the October municipal election.

Vancouver Giants fire coach Parker Burgess one day after GM Hnat Domenichelli steps down Canucks Coffee: Why Elias Pettersson is centre of attention...

15.04.2026 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's supportive housing pause may be unconstitutional, legal scholars say

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Vancouver's supportive housing pause may be unconstitutional,...

15.04.2026 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Former B.C. cabinet minister to run for Vancouver council, proposes bringing UBC into city A number of municipal politicians have gone on to become B.C. cabinet ministers — the B.C. NDP's cabinet has a few at the moment — but it's rare to see former provincial cabinet ministers go the other way, and seek a city council seat

26.03.2026 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Former B.C. cabinet minister to run for Vancouver council, proposes bringing UBC into city

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Former B.C. cabinet minister to run for Vancouver council,...

25.03.2026 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

'New territory for Vancouver': At 315 metres, city's first supertall tower could be first of more to come B.C. currently has no 'supertall' skyscrapers, defined as between 300 and 599 metres in height. But Vancouver city hall is now updating its policy on very tall buildings, potentially opening the door for future 'supertalls'

24.03.2026 40

The Province

Dan Fumano

'New territory for Vancouver': At 315 metres, city's first supertall tower could be first of more to come

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr 'New territory for Vancouver': At 315 metres,...

24.03.2026 50

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Dan Fumano: The latest stab at developing Vancouver's 'most complicated' property

16.03.2026 70

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Veteran Vancouver city hall journalist looks to cross 'thin line' with first political run

09.03.2026 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Veteran Vancouver city hall journalist looks to cross 'thin line' with first political run 'The move to politics makes for a strange and bumpy ride for former journalists,' Frances Bula wrote in 2014. Now, 12 years later, the veteran city-hall-watcher is taking the ride herself

09.03.2026 40

The Province

Dan Fumano

Dan Fumano: Despite silence from his ABC party leaders, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim still has key backers

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Dan Fumano: Despite silence from his ABC party leaders, Vancouver...

05.03.2026 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Dan Fumano: Despite silence from his ABC party leaders, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim still has key backers After a very long week for Ken Sim — and a very brief press conference — the mayor's party still has key support from business leaders

Canucks Live: Jett Woo traded | A big yawn, who's left to trade and the leadership void left in Vancouver Canucks: Who could be traded on...

05.03.2026 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Gone in five minutes: After (very) brief appearance, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim leaves more unanswered questions

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Gone in five minutes: After (very) brief appearance, Vancouver...

03.03.2026 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Gone in five minutes: After (very) brief appearance, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim leaves more unanswered questions Dan Fumano: Setting aside the partisan shots from Ken Sim's political rivals, what is not clear right now, from the outside, is how the mayor's ABC colleagues feel about this latest saga

Canucks Live: Pettersson the centre of attention; trades hard to come by league wide; Hurricanes hit town 'I stabbed him': Vancouver...

03.03.2026 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Caught making 'a malicious set of lies,' Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim offers no answers Dan Fumano: What unfolded Friday, on camera, was one of the more bizarre exchanges in recent Vancouver political history.

Canucks Live: Pettersson the centre of attention; trades hard to come by league wide; Hurricanes hit town 'I stabbed him': Vancouver...

28.02.2026 70

The Province

Dan Fumano

Caught making 'a malicious set of lies,' Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim offers no answers

Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Caught making 'a malicious set of lies,' Vancouver Mayor...

28.02.2026 70

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Ex-ABC Vancouver politician joins new civic party to seek re-election Vancouver Liberal Leader Kareem Allam says landing Vancouver park board commissioner Scott Jensen is a coup for the upstart party, and they're 'aggressively pursuing' the other three Independent incumbents

18.01.2026 60

The Province

Dan Fumano

Ex-ABC Vancouver politician joins new civic party to seek re-election

18.01.2026 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Should Vancouver's city hall make it easier to open daycares in residential neighbourhoods?

14.01.2026 50

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Should Vancouver's city hall make it easier to open daycares in residential neighbourhoods? Dan Fumano: This week, a long-simmering debate around child care is the subject of an early policy proposal from a candidate seeking to be Vancouver's next mayor, and it's expected to be on the current city council's agenda in the coming weeks.

14.01.2026 50

The Province

Dan Fumano

'Deceitful and unfair': Vancouver municipal workers' union files complaint alleging bad-faith negotiation

10.01.2026 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

'Deceitful and unfair': Vancouver municipal workers' union files complaint alleging bad-faith negotiation Union leader says City of Vancouver knew before collective agreement was completed that they 'intended to eliminate hundreds of members' positions, and that was deceitful and unfair to not share all the information'

10.01.2026 40

The Province

Dan Fumano

ABC Vancouver accused of 'cooking' crime stats in year-end messaging

03.01.2026 70

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

ABC Vancouver accused of 'cooking' crime stats in year-end messaging

03.01.2026 60

The Province

Dan Fumano

ABC Vancouver accused of 'cooking' crime stats in year-end messaging

The real crime stats should present a good story for ABC to tell

03.01.2026 60

National Post

Dan Fumano

Calgary's recent move to repeal multi-unit zoning provides 'beacon of hope' for some B.C. politicians

31.12.2025 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Calgary's recent move to repeal multi-unit zoning provides 'beacon of hope' for some B.C. politicians Some municipal leaders in B.C. have opposed the province's push to allow four units per lot in residential neighbourhoods, but this medium-density zoning is supported by most Vancouver political parties — with one notable exception

31.12.2025 40

The Province

Dan Fumano

Why ABC Vancouver's move to fast-track Filipino cultural centre project is continuing to spur intense debate

17.12.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Why ABC Vancouver's move to fast-track Filipino cultural centre project is continuing to spur intense debate 'There's some people trying to sabotage the process, because they have other projects of their own,' said Vancouver developer Tobi Reyes, who wants to build a hotel and Filipino cultural centre. 'But we have a bigger goal in mind here, and we'll do our best to unify'

17.12.2025 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

City of Vancouver eyes changes to make housing development more viable

04.12.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

City of Vancouver eyes changes to make housing development more viable Analysis: Proposed changes come with trade-offs, including below-market apartments being less affordable in the future, less money invested in public art, and some infrastructure and amenity projects being delayed.

04.12.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Who's accountable for the PNE Amphitheatre's budget overrun? Seemingly, no one

27.11.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Who's accountable for the PNE Amphitheatre's budget overrun? Seemingly, no one Who is actually accountable when a project goes almost $120 million, or 180 per cent, overbudget? Vancouver city hall declined to answer that question or make anyone available for an interview to explain what happened

27.11.2025 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver city council approves $2.39 billion operating budget with property tax freeze Speaking moments after Tuesday's budget vote, ABC Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said: 'This is a change. We're changing the direction of the city'

26.11.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver city council approves $2.39 billion operating budget with property tax freeze

26.11.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Subscriber only. The potential risks and rewards for ABC Vancouver with its big 'zero' budget

24.11.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Subscriber only. The potential risks and rewards for ABC Vancouver with its big 'zero' budget Dan Fumano: Vancouverites can expect to hear a lot about the 2026 municipal budget between its approval, expected this week, and next October's election. But regardless of what politicians and parties say, what voters are likely to remember next October is what they actually experience in their day-to-day lives.

24.11.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Most Vancouverites believe the city’s 'brand' is in decline. Why is that?

19.11.2025 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Most Vancouverites believe the city’s 'brand' is in decline. Why is that? Dan Fumano: Over the years, Vancouver has done a good job of marketing itself to the world. But many residents feel like the city's brand is in decline, with too many roadblocks to building a better life

19.11.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Leaked memo says Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs

06.11.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Leaked memo says Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs The draft budget contemplates spending cuts in 12 of 20 areas, and spending freezes in two. Five departments will get spending boosts. Read more.

06.11.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver police and fire departments are over budget by combined $21 million

04.11.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver police and fire departments are over budget by combined $21 million Vancouver Police Department's provisional budget for 2026 is $497 million, an increase of more than 40 per cent from 2022

04.11.2025 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver loses 'a culinary community centre' with sudden closure of Floata Seafood Restaurant

31.10.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver loses 'a culinary community centre' with sudden closure of Floata Seafood Restaurant Often called Canada's largest Chinese restaurant, Floata's size and layout allowed it to fill a crucial role as a community hub in Chinatown. Its abrupt closure has come as a sad shock to many

31.10.2025 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Future uncertain for thousands of planned homes after Vancouver council rejects city-owned development corporation

23.10.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Future uncertain for thousands of planned homes after Vancouver council rejects city-owned development corporation Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim declined to say what council's rejection of a city-owned development corporation will mean for the six planned projects, but said it 'didn't help'

23.10.2025 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

'Sea change:' Vancouver city council rezones thousands of properties in Broadway and Cambie corridors

22.10.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

22.10.2025 40

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano