Michelle Bryant-Gravelle knew it wouldn’t be an easy journey when she accepted a position at the City of Vancouver as its first senior director of Indigenous relations three years ago. She’s now stepped away from her role, due to a number of incidents at the city over the past year.

📣 We're calling on Vancouver city councillors to reject a plan that would introduce a $10 fee on freedom of information requests at its upcoming council meeting today. #cdnfoi caj.ca/vancouver-ci...

Update on this staff proposal, which have been for 2026 only but suggested under the auspices of saving some money: it’s been pulled from this week’s agenda — and given the optics, I can’t see it coming back

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." www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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.”

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. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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 thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...

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.

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. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...

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.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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.

Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Here’s what public health experts say

New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...

Vancouver council votes to rezone school land for condos

Vancouver mayor proposes plan for Filipino cultural centre despite some community pushback

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.

Sources at the city tell CTV News that cuts to positions that review development permits, bylaws and rezoning applications could impact project timelines. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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.

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 👀

A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.

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.

“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. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

‘Unprecedented’: Park Board chair sounds alarm over 0 per cent property tax increase

Changes are coming quickly to staff working at the City of Vancouver. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

‘Short-term gain’: Victoria city councillor cautions against Vancouver’s 0% property tax push

Vancouver council votes for 0 per cent property tax increase in 2026

Mayor Sim’s zero means zero motion has been tabled. 43 speakers signed up. According to Sim, this means a zero percent property tax increase. No infrastructure tax increase.

Vancouver Park Board seeks legal advice over commissioner’s absence record

Programs on the chopping block as B.C. charities face funding crisis

Because people are still talking about this: It was always very, very clear what Lindsay Shepherd believes. In the past, she's associated with several high-profile Canadian white supremacists. She's never stopped tweeting stuff about race, immigration, etc. #bcpoli The BC Conservatives knew this.

The City of Vancouver has closed down its Equity Office, according to an internal email viewed by CTV News. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

not to be annoying but I won my first RTDNA award for enterprise journalism!! This was one of the most challenging stories I’ve worked on, and it feels really nice to be recognized among such talented reporters. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

In rare move, Vancouver city council rejects recommendation for new restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver city council is hearing from speakers urging the city to change its mind about choosing Truffles Fine Foods over Shaughnessy Restaurant. The family run restaurant has been at VanDusen Botanical Garden for decades. Previous story for reference: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

I /could/ be spending the night reading this gorgeous HP Lovecraft book...but instead I'll experience a different sort of weird horror. I'm going to liveskeet tonight's public hearing! The city wants to actually <gasp> rezone stuff on its own initiative!

BC's premier is holding a presser about LNG expansion and a rare opportunity to ask questions about things like climate goals and Indigenous partnerships, and media keep asking Qs about Eby hiring a comedian as a speechwriter... 🫠

The Vancouver Police Department continues to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Mayor Ken Sim’s security detail. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

VPD board meeting starting. Two new board members. Board is congratulating the VPD's senior leadership team. Chief Rai says congrats to new leadership team. Says entire group is going to help in years to come so VPD is set up for the next century.

The Vancouver Police Department is projecting to be over budget by the end of the year by nearly $8 million, according to a report heading to the police board Thursday. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver street soccer league players plead for field access

‘Historical change’: Vancouver police to create new policing district in DTES

Infectious disease experts on this side of the border are slamming the state of public health in the U.S., after the Trump administration fired the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Sarcastic reviews put Vancouver’s eyesore bench on Google Maps

Those living near a B.C. ostrich farm that’s attracted international attention say they’re frustrated and feel ignored, as the farm’s owners continue to fight an avian flu cull.

VPD was aware of the intense public interest – and also of the “fear and anxiety” news of stranger assaults was causing in 2022. VPD issued at least 52 releases mentioning stranger assaults, but provided no updated data about the frequency of these crimes. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

B.C. family sues health authority and school district following teenage daughter’s suicide