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A new 'blueprint' for infrastructure? Some say $250-million federal announcement underscores need for systemic change Dan Fumano: B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon hopes $250M commitment could be 'a blueprint' for future infrastructure funding from the federal government

17.07.2025 8

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Dan Fumano

A new 'blueprint' for infrastructure? Some say $250-million federal announcement underscores need for systemic change

A new 'blueprint' for infrastructure? Some say $250-million federal announcement underscores need for systemic change
17.07.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

'Sounds like a bomb': East Vancouver residents fed up after temporary rerouting of port trucks seems permanent

'Sounds like a bomb': East Vancouver residents fed up after temporary rerouting of port trucks seems permanent
13.07.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

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'Sounds like a bomb': East Vancouver residents fed up after temporary rerouting of port trucks seems permanent Dan Fumano: In 2012, Vancouver's then-director of transportation said the "best solution" was to get port-bound truck traffic back on Clark Drive. But that never happened. Now residents are fed up with trucking noise.

13.07.2025 9

The Province

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim railed against his predecessor for 'dumb' spending. Is his own office budget better?

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim railed against his predecessor for 'dumb' spending. Is his own office budget better?
09.07.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim railed against his predecessor for 'dumb' spending. Is his own office budget better? Sim blasted his predecessor for the size of his office's budget, but has so far been unable to trim it

09.07.2025 9

The Province

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Vancouver's Trutch Street is now šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street. Not everyone is happy

19.06.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's Trutch Street is now šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street. Not everyone is happy

19.06.2025 3

The Province

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'What are we building for?': Aiming to boost development, Vancouver may delay amenity, infrastructure upgrades

17.06.2025 9

Vancouver Sun

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'What are we building for?': Aiming to boost development, Vancouver may delay amenity, infrastructure upgrades Dan Fumano: City hall is trying new things to facilitate development in a challenging market. Some Vancouverites worry about what they see as a trend of the city giving too much away

15.06.2025 10

The Province

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Vancouver council approves 20-year plan to make downtown Granville Street 'thrive again'

06.06.2025 3

Vancouver Sun

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Vancouver council approves 20-year plan to make downtown Granville Street 'thrive again' The plan aims to bring renewal along Granville Street over the next 20 years, with a mix of residential developments as well as more live music venues, rooftop patios, hotels and commercial development.

06.06.2025 3

The Province

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Vancouver aiming to grow urban forest canopy — but don't expect the promised 100,000 new trees soon Dan Fumano: Practical and budgetary considerations mean Vancouver seems unlikely to add 100,000 trees soon. But that doesn't mean progress is impossible

22.05.2025 3

The Province

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Vancouver aiming to grow urban forest canopy — but don't expect the promised 100,000 new trees soon

22.05.2025 4

Vancouver Sun

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As Canada's new housing minister, Vancouver ex-mayor Gregor Robertson faces daunting challenge

14.05.2025 3

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

As Canada's new housing minister, Vancouver ex-mayor Gregor Robertson faces daunting challenge With Gregor Robertson named Canada's new minister of housing, many in his home province hope Ottawa will change how funding flows west

14.05.2025 10

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Vancouver Art Gallery could be joined by multi-venue 'cultural precinct' for performing arts Dan Fumano: Council's decision this week is a preliminary step, and breaking ground on a cultural precinct is still years away — and far from a sure thing

09.05.2025 9

The Province

Dan Fumano

Vancouver Art Gallery could be joined by multi-venue 'cultural precinct' for performing arts

09.05.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside could be opened up to more market development, 32-storey towers

24.04.2025 3

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside could be opened up to more market development, 32-storey towers Dan Fumano: Vancouver may reduce the requirement for social housing in "the heart of the low-income community" of the DTES from 60 to 20 per cent.

23.04.2025 2

The Province

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'We are opening the floodgates': Vancouver councillors raise alarms about loss of SRO units

17.04.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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'We are opening the floodgates': Vancouver councillors raise alarms about loss of SRO units Dan Fumano: For Granville Street's Clifton Hotel, city staff recommended a $1.1 million cash payment for the conversion — about 95 per cent less than what council could impose.

17.04.2025 10

The Province

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Vancouver council considers making strong tenant protections in Broadway Plan citywide

16.04.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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Vancouver council considers making strong tenant protections in Broadway Plan citywide Dan Fumano: As rezoning signs have sprouted up throughout the Broadway corridor recently, many tenants are understandably apprehensive about their future. City hall says they're protected by strong policies.

16.04.2025 9

The Province

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Jericho Lands: Megaproject aims to bring downtown-style urbanism to quiet Vancouver neighbourhood

15.04.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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Jericho Lands: Megaproject aims to bring downtown-style urbanism to quiet Vancouver neighbourhood The Indegenous-led Jericho Lands development, which city council will consider this week, has been praised as a 'blueprint for our future' by proponents and decried as 'monstrous' by opponents. Both sides agree on one thing: It's a big deal

14.04.2025 10

The Province

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Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch

01.04.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

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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.

01.04.2025 10

The Province

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

31.03.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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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.

31.03.2025 9

The Province

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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

Vancouver Sun

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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

The Province

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

18.03.2025 30

Vancouver Sun

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

18.03.2025 10

The Province

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

15.03.2025 8

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano

'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 4

The Province

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

04.03.2025 7

Vancouver Sun

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

The Province

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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

Vancouver Sun

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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

The Province

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

13.02.2025 20

Vancouver Sun

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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

The Province

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

06.02.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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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.

06.02.2025 10

The Province

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

20.01.2025 10

Vancouver Sun

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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

The Province

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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 5

Vancouver Sun

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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 government for not holding the property owners to account.

02.01.2025 6

The Province

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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 7

The Province

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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...

31.12.2024 10

Vancouver Sun

Dan Fumano