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I've been wanting to know when the 'Bitcoin Friendly City' report from staff would be presented. It was supposed to happed in the Fall. Now, staff say: "the motion has been deferred until further notice while staff focus their work on other Council priorities."
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Vancouver's 'bitcoin friendly city' plan likely to hit provincial roadblocks
Vancouver city council passed a motion Wednesday to make the city “bitcoin friendly,” but it’s likely to meet provincial roadblocks.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I've been wanting to know when the 'Bitcoin Friendly City' report from staff would be presented. It was supposed to happed in the Fall. Now, staff say: "the motion has been deferred until further notice while staff focus their work on other Council priorities."
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Alida Oegema Thomas, a co-chair, with the women’s advisory committee, said she was disappointed, but not surprised.
“We’ve seen this council almost actively undermine this process,” she said.
“They don’t have a great track record of really uplifting community perspective.”
“We’ve seen this council almost actively undermine this process,” she said.
“They don’t have a great track record of really uplifting community perspective.”
City of Vancouver recommends eliminating volunteer civic committees
City of Vancouver recommends eliminating volunteer civic committees
The City of Vancouver is looking to terminate some council advisory committees, due to “capacity pressures” ahead of the FIFA World Cup, next year’s municipal election, and a significant number of public hearings.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Alida Oegema Thomas, a co-chair, with the women’s advisory committee, said she was disappointed, but not surprised.
“We’ve seen this council almost actively undermine this process,” she said.
“They don’t have a great track record of really uplifting community perspective.”
“We’ve seen this council almost actively undermine this process,” she said.
“They don’t have a great track record of really uplifting community perspective.”
NEW: The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
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City of Vancouver lays off 30 staff following property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
NEW: The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
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Being wet, cold, stressed and not having anywhere warm, clean and dry to rest means when people in Vancouver's DTES get an infection it can be incredibly difficult to recover, even with the help of antibiotics.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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My latest for @thetyee.ca
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As Winter Sets In, Infections Creep into the DTES | The Tyee
Living conditions mean people struggle to fight infections and risk losing a limb. A clinic offers a solution.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Being wet, cold, stressed and not having anywhere warm, clean and dry to rest means when people in Vancouver's DTES get an infection it can be incredibly difficult to recover, even with the help of antibiotics.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises
Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises
While the municipal election is still 10 months away, some Metro Vancouver mayoral contenders are already offering campaign plans and promises.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises
Amanda Burrows, the executive director of First United Church announces she’s running as a mayoral candidate for OneCity. OneCity is also running William Azaroff as a mayoral candidate.
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Amanda Burrows, the executive director of First United Church announces she’s running as a mayoral candidate for OneCity. OneCity is also running William Azaroff as a mayoral candidate.
The mayor on CBC right now talking about not getting involved in "operational issues". Yet, he did get involved in pushing through Task Force Barrage.
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Task Force Barrage approval process marred by ‘missteps’: police board
At a meeting where Vancouver council approved $17 million in overspending by the police department, the mayor and police board faced some tough questions.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The mayor on CBC right now talking about not getting involved in "operational issues". Yet, he did get involved in pushing through Task Force Barrage.
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In an email sent to staff Tuesday, Donny van Dyk wrote: “We know that some teams will experience adjustments in the coming weeks, and we are very committed to supporting you through this process.”
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Vancouver city manager warns job changes could start next month
Following Vancouver city council’s approval of a budget that will freeze property tax increases next year, the city’s manager says some workforce transitions may be required in December.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In an email sent to staff Tuesday, Donny van Dyk wrote: “We know that some teams will experience adjustments in the coming weeks, and we are very committed to supporting you through this process.”
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The decision came after council heard from 100’s of speakers, mostly in opposition. Asked about the turnout, Sim called it a rigorous process. “And yes, when people come to the chamber, we will listen to their comments & wherever we feel that something makes a lot of sense we will incorporate it.”
Vancouver council approves zero per cent property tax increase
Vancouver council approves zero per cent property tax increase
Vancouver city council has approved a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The decision came after council heard from 100’s of speakers, mostly in opposition. Asked about the turnout, Sim called it a rigorous process. “And yes, when people come to the chamber, we will listen to their comments & wherever we feel that something makes a lot of sense we will incorporate it.”
About a dozen parents and children here at Vancouver city hall this morning for a change-in protest in response to the city looking at removing change tables and hygiene stations. Today, council votes on the 2026 budget that would see a zero percent property tax increase.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
About a dozen parents and children here at Vancouver city hall this morning for a change-in protest in response to the city looking at removing change tables and hygiene stations. Today, council votes on the 2026 budget that would see a zero percent property tax increase.
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Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Here’s what public health experts say
Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Here’s what public health experts say
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues to laud the impacts of a police-led task force focused on crime on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, claiming it led to a reduction in overdoses.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Here’s what public health experts say
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New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Vancouver goes small: The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity
Austerity budgets save some money in the short term, but have long-term costs, both financial and otherwise
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November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
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Vancouver council votes to rezone school land for condos
Vancouver council votes to rezone school land for condos
Vancouver city council has voted to rezone a section of land that served as a basketball court at an elementary school in East Vancouver to make way for an apartment building.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Vancouver council votes to rezone school land for condos
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Vancouver mayor proposes plan for Filipino cultural centre despite some community pushback
Vancouver mayor proposes plan for Filipino cultural centre despite some community pushback
The mayor of Vancouver is forging ahead with a proposal to build a Filipino cultural centre, despite a lack of support from some Filipino community organizations.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Vancouver mayor proposes plan for Filipino cultural centre despite some community pushback
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Drug User Liberation Front founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have been found guilty of all charges. A lot people upset in this courtroom right now.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Drug User Liberation Front founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have been found guilty of all charges. A lot people upset in this courtroom right now.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
Sources at the city tell CTV News that cuts to positions that review development permits, bylaws and rezoning applications could impact project timelines.
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Planning, arts and culture, staff positions: What’s being cut in Vancouver’s ‘Zero Means Zero’ budget
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November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sources at the city tell CTV News that cuts to positions that review development permits, bylaws and rezoning applications could impact project timelines.
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Council meeting started. Pete fry asking how task force barrage was authorized. Chief Rai said the machinations of this occurred is for council to discuss. Doesn’t answer the question.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Council meeting started. Pete fry asking how task force barrage was authorized. Chief Rai said the machinations of this occurred is for council to discuss. Doesn’t answer the question.
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Should city councillors have to live in the communities they represent?
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Should city councillors have to live in the communities they represent?
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
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Why MLA Amelia Boultbee ran with the BC Conservatives - and why it took her months to leave, despite some really low moments including an incident where she says leader John Rustad "yelled at me until I cried." #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Amelia Boultbee: John Rustad ‘Yelled at Me Until I Cried’ | The Tyee
The former Conservative MLA says Rustad is not fit to lead the party.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Why MLA Amelia Boultbee ran with the BC Conservatives - and why it took her months to leave, despite some really low moments including an incident where she says leader John Rustad "yelled at me until I cried." #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Some Vancouver city councillors are worried the latest directives to city employees’ from the municipality’s top politician may nudge staff to quit.
Some Vancouver city councillors worry staff jobs on ‘chopping block’ following 0 per cent property tax
Some Vancouver city councillors worry staff jobs on ‘chopping block’ following 0 per cent property tax
Some Vancouver city councillors are worried the latest directives to city employees’ from the municipality’s top politician may nudge staff to quit.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Some Vancouver city councillors are worried the latest directives to city employees’ from the municipality’s top politician may nudge staff to quit.
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“Staff inside the city's sustainability department — who spoke to BIV on condition their identities remain anonymous for fear of reprisals — said the removal of the fee recommendation effectively guts the plan’s regulatory teeth while undermining incentive for businesses to adhere to it.”
Vancouver axes $10,000 fee for gas stations and parking lots that don't install EV chargers
Vancouver axes $10,000 fee for gas stations and parking lots that don't install EV chargers
The quiet removal of the recommendation, attributed to city manager Donny van Dyk, has frustrated companies that have invested millions of dollars in charging infrastructure
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October 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
“Staff inside the city's sustainability department — who spoke to BIV on condition their identities remain anonymous for fear of reprisals — said the removal of the fee recommendation effectively guts the plan’s regulatory teeth while undermining incentive for businesses to adhere to it.”
Come Jan.1, exempt or non-unionized staff at the City of Vancouver will have to work in-office five days a week, according to an email from the city manager.
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City of Vancouver mandates staff to return to office 5 days per week
Come Jan.1, exempt or non-unionized staff at the City of Vancouver will have to work in-office five days a week, according to an email from the city manager.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Come Jan.1, exempt or non-unionized staff at the City of Vancouver will have to work in-office five days a week, according to an email from the city manager.
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‘Unprecedented’: Park Board chair sounds alarm over 0 per cent property tax increase
‘Unprecedented’: Park Board chair sounds alarm over 0 per cent property tax increase
The chair of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is sounding the alarm over what she’s calling unprecedented cuts, following Vancouver City Council’s direction to staff to freeze property tax increases in next year’s draft budget.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
‘Unprecedented’: Park Board chair sounds alarm over 0 per cent property tax increase
