EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Lots of layoffs coming to Vancouver city hall after Mayor Ken Sim's 0% decree. But spending on #FIFA26 #WorldCup will not be affected. #vanpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanRE #WeAre26 open.substack.com/pub/bobmackin/…

Hundreds rally to oppose 133-unit condo proposal in Vancouver’s Chinatown dlvr.it/TNpcKk

#VanCityCouncil does not pass motion on Report #1 – Establishing a Wholly Owned Government Business Enterprise for the Purpose of Developing Market Rental Housing in Vancouver.

Defeated: Establishing a Wholly Owned Government Business Enterprise for the Purpose of Developing Market Rental Housing in Vancouver. 2/3 majority was not reached, new CoV market Housing Corp was not approved #vanpoli

"Vancouver council rejects plan to create city-owned 'enterprise' to develop market housing" as told by Dan Fumano via The Vancouver Sun #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/opinion/column…

Vancouver parents organize rally to save land from school closure, development ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…

More municipal pushback against disruptive/autocratic provincial housing legislation. UBCM issues statement today itemizing serious concerns. Defiant housing minister Christine Boyle continues the dirty work of Ravi Kahlon. #Vanpoli #BCpoli ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/lat…

Tonight! Join us at an open house in Kits to learn more about the Vancouver ODP. 📍Thursday, Oct. 23, 6-8 pm, Community Hall at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2305 W 7th Ave⁣ Check the thread for more upcoming dates! 🔗 bit.ly/4h3gzaD 1/3

UCS #74 – What does ABC stand for? #vanpoli #UrbanCartoonSyndicate cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/car…

Another #BroadwayPlan rental building at Public Hearing next week (Oct 30th). JTA Development consultants are the applicant (this is one of their many tower rezonings on existing rental building sites). How many more renters could be displaced?

Two tower rezoning at 1745 W 8th Avenue and Pine St. Online Q&A Oct 22-Nov 4, 2025. 421 strata & 107 social housing units are proposed #BroadwayPlan cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/2to…

Former schoolyard rezoning has been withdrawn from the Public Hearing agenda for tonight (Oct 23rd). 1401-1455 E 49th Avenue has been postponed until Nov 13, 2025 #vanpoli

1075 Nelson Street in Vancouver, the site of Brivia Group’s 60-storey CURV project that’s under receivership, has been listed for sale. Don’t see a buyer being found anytime soon. #vanRE Full story: howardchai.substack.com/p/curv-1075-ne…

For those who don't know the tortured 20 years of New Zealand housing policy: "New Zealand’s housing crisis stems largely from unchecked land-price inflation. After repealing its national land tax in 1992, the country relied on weak substitutes—such as a limited speculation tax

"This Day in History, 1941-2025: The Park Theatre closes, but may be on the cusp of a new life" as told by John Mackie via The Vancouver Sun #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/this-day-…

Bonnis tower shocker proposed near City Hall. 32-storeys proposed at 365-395 W Broadway. Full market rental only. No parking. 20.7 FSR. Big view impacts. Public input/online Q&A Oct 15-28, ends Tuesday. #BroadwayPlan #VanPoli cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/32-…

With growth projections like these, you’d expect the VSB to update its 2025 Long Range Facilities Plan to accommodate more students. Instead, your tax dollars are being spent on the VSB's plans for subdivisions on school sites like Carleton Elementary. Please sign and share: