Langley City is growing—fast. With a population surge of 16.4% in just three years, it’s nearly doubling Vancouver’s growth rate. So, how is the city keeping up? Mayor Nathan Pachal talks about some new initiatives, including a reimagined community café designed to bring residents together.
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Why did this councillor break ranks on housing?
Vancouver’s mayor says the city has built enough supportive housing and that it’s time for other municipalities to step up. But critics argue this move will leave more people on the street. City councillor Lisa Dominato, who voted against the plan despite being in the mayor’s party, explains why.
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Vancouver city council passes pause on new supportive housing
Stephen Quinn goes to the Downtown Eastside to speak with residents and business owners about the impact of pausing new supportive housing development and CBC municipal affairs reporter Chad Pawson talks about the discussions at council and how this decision could play in the upcoming by-election.
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What will the closure of 3 Metro Vancouver community news outlets mean for local communities?
Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, and Tri-City News will close due to financial challenges, according to parent company Glacier Media. We hear from a Port Moody resident and a former Coquitlam City Councillor and former journalist on their reactions to the closures.
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How do you fix the Downtown Eastside?
A leaked memo from Vancouver mayors office highlights plans to 'revitalize' the Downtown Eastside, including moving Indigenous residents in the community back to their home nations. Stephen Quinn talks to ABC Vancouver councillor Mike Klassen and Green Party councillor Pete Fry about the plans and leaked memo.