isabella zavarise
@isabellazavarise.bsky.social
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journalist @CTVVancouver | @USCAnnenberg alum | IG @imzav11
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
5 days ago
Vancouver votes down councillorâs motion to reverse pause on net new supportive housing
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Vancouver votes down councillorâs motion to reverse pause on net new supportive housing
Vancouver city council has voted to keep the pause on net new supportive housing.
https://bit.ly/4m67rUR
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CTV News Vancouver
6 days ago
Union launches petition to restore funding for lifeguards at Vancouver beaches
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Union launches petition to restore funding for lifeguards at Vancouver beaches
The union representing lifeguards working for the City of Vancouver has launched a petition asking the park board to overturn its decision to remove lifeguards from five of the cityâs 10 beaches this summer.
https://bit.ly/4viNJd0
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The Vancouver Park Board has confirmed to CTV News that it will save an estimated $400,000 to $600,000 by reducing seasonal, auxiliary lifeguards at five outdoor beaches this summer.
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Cutting seasonal lifeguards on beaches will save up to $600K, Vancouver Park Board says
The Vancouver Park Board has confirmed to CTV News that it will save an estimated $400,000 to $600,000 by reducing seasonal, auxiliary lifeguards at five outdoor beaches this summer.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/cutting-seasonal-lifeguards-on-beaches-will-save-up-to-600k-vancouver-park-board-says/
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Vancouver to remove lifeguards from some beaches for 2026 season
The City of Vancouver will not be providing lifeguards at certain beaches this year, CTV News has learned.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-to-remove-lifeguards-from-some-beaches-for-2026-season/
21 days ago
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The Vancouver Police Departmentâs new training academy in the Woodwardâs development on Hastings Street will likely save the buildingâs owner more than $170,000 a year in property taxes, CTV News has learned.
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VPD lease of former London Drugs property means tax revenue loss for City of Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Departmentâs new training academy in the Woodwardâs development on Hastings Street will likely save the buildingâs owner more than $170,000 a year in property taxes, CTV News has ...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vpd-lease-of-former-london-drugs-property-means-tax-revenue-loss-for-city-of-vancouver/
24 days ago
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The mayor's team confirmed today that Sim, "will not be using any taxpayer dollars in the lawsuit."
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26 days ago
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Penny Daflos
about 1 month ago
Whoâs giving the mayor the advice to keep this very damaging (for him) issue on the front burner for another day? Was it his initiative? Vancouver politics is weird but this is terrible strategically, especially considering he took only a handful of questions
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Vancouver mayor says he made false drug claim about opponent based on photo
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim told reporters Tuesday that he falsely claimed one of his council colleagues distributed illicit drugs after being shown a photo, and apologized for not verifying its authentic...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-says-he-made-false-drug-claim-about-opponent-based-on-photo/
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Mayor says someone showed him a photo that he didnât verify. He is now admitting his mistake. Only
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about 1 month ago
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The City of Vancouver has made changes to two of its financial teams, resulting in job losses.
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City of Vancouver trims its financial department as part of 2026 budget
The City of Vancouver has made changes to two of its financial teams, resulting in job losses.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/city-of-vancouver-trims-its-financial-department-as-part-of-2026-budget/
about 1 month ago
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I donât think anyone is going to be satisfied with these answers. Apologies for the lop sided video.
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about 1 month ago
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At a housing announcement event. The mayor is here. Letâs see if he talks to media.
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about 1 month ago
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The Province has still not approve this training facility. Westbank was there but didn't take interviews. Chief Rai tapped Westbank founder Ian Gillespie on the shoulder and said, "Thanks for working with us."
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about 1 month ago
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Do we think the Mayor and Zhou will speak to media tomorrow?
about 1 month ago
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In a recording of Simâs remarks to Chinese-speaking reporters about three weeks ago, the mayor says in English that Orr âwas handing out illegal drugs on Christmas Day to people on the streets.â
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim started false claim councillor 'handed out illegal drugs'
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused city Coun. Sean Orr of âhanding out illegal drugs on Christmas Dayâ in a briefing for Chinese-speaking reporters earlier this month, in a false assertion that was parti...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-started-false-claim-councillor-handed-out-illegal-drugs/
about 1 month ago
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They made the announcement in front of this massive art piece.
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about 1 month ago
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VPD Chief Cst. Steve Rai has just announced their own training facility in the Woodwardâs building.
about 1 month ago
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This motion passed. No surprises there, but I tried to delve into the back story behind this training facility. Sources say the mayors chief of staff told them the developer behind the project risks foreclosure if Woodwardâs is not tenanted.
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about 1 month ago
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no idea why this was brought up today. reporter's frequently write stories based solely on motions.
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about 1 month ago
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Coun. Bligh is withdrawing her supportive housing motion due to âmisinformation that was spreadâ. It will be tabled next month she says.
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about 1 month ago
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The Justice Institute of British Columbia is issuing a warning ahead of a Vancouver city councillorâs motion to ask for more than $1 million in funding for a new police training facility.
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VPD training facility pitch based on âincorrect informationâ: Justice Institute of B.C.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is issuing a warning ahead of a Vancouver city councillorâs motion to ask for more than $1 million in funding for a new police training facility.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vpd-training-facility-pitch-based-on-incorrect-information-justice-institute-of-bc/
about 1 month ago
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Part of Mayor Ken Sim's reponse: âI want to thank Councillor Zhou for acknowledging his mistake and taking responsibility for sharing information that was not accurate."
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about 1 month ago
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We tried to get a response from the Mayor. We also waited for Coun. Zhou but he did not turn up.
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about 1 month ago
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Posting this whole clip so you can watch. Opposition councillors say a video posted by Coun. Zhou on We Chat claims they have openly distributed drugs and use drugs.
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about 1 month ago
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A Vancouver municipal party has shared its plans for a progressive primary, but itâs not landing well with the two left-leaning parties meant to be part of it.
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OneCityâs progressive primary plan described as âultimatumâ by left-leaning Vancouver parties
A Vancouver municipal party has shared its plans for a progressive primary, but itâs not landing well with the two left-leaning parties meant to be part of it.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/onecitys-progressive-primary-plan-described-as-ultimatum-by-left-leaning-vancouver-parties/
about 2 months ago
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Jen St. Denis
about 2 months ago
As the only (I think?) local reporter in Tumbler Ridge, Trent Ernst has been heroically covering the tragedy unfolding in his town. Most of his reporting is happening on Facebook, which you can find here, along with links to his Patreon.
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Jimmy Thomson
2 months ago
In its new report on the Hastings forced evictions, the BC Human Rights Commissioner just identified a, uh, pretty major gap in oversight:
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The closure of the Thomus Donaghy OPS comes as numerous health authorities have issued alerts due to a rise in drug poisonings.
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âIt doesnât make any senseâ: Abrupt closure of Vancouver overdose prevention site surprises community
The closure of a Vancouver overdose prevention site less than two years after it opened has come as a surprise to many in a downtown neighbourhood.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/it-doesnt-make-any-sense-abrupt-closure-of-vancouver-overdose-prevention-site-surprises-community/
2 months ago
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
2 months ago
City of Vancouver to offer unionized staff voluntary departure program
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City of Vancouver to offer unionized staff voluntary departure program
The City of Vancouver is expanding its voluntary departure program to include unionized staff, according to the union representing city and parks staff.
https://bit.ly/4a2ULZB
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Green City Coun. Pete Fry's motion to address this issue passed unanimously. This is the second time I've reported on make-shift walls at this building. In both stories, the city said it had not issued any permits nor received any applications to subdivide units.
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Vancouver tenants say landlord is converting units into multiple rooms with makeshift walls
Tenants at a building in Vancouverâs West End say their landlord has converted dozens of units into short-term accommodations, subdivided with makeshift walls.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-tenants-say-landlord-is-converting-units-into-multiple-rooms-with-makeshift-walls/
3 months ago
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
3 months ago
Vancouver council votes down living wage motion three years after scrapping policy
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Vancouver council votes down living wage motion three years after scrapping policy
Vancouver city council has voted down a motion to reinstate the city as a living wage employer, three years after the policy was scrapped, with just four councillors voting in support.
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Vancouver council is debating whether the city will become a Living Wage employer again. Right now the city offers a fair wage. Motion tabled by Fry and Maloney. Council axed program in 2023 in an in-camera meeting. Zhou asks Maloney if province is a living wage employer. She says ask the province.
3 months ago
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
3 months ago
Vancouver tenants say landlord is converting units into multiple rooms with makeshift walls
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Vancouver tenants say landlord is converting units into multiple rooms with makeshift walls
Tenants at a building in Vancouverâs West End say their landlord has converted dozens of units into short-term accommodations, subdivided with makeshift walls.
https://bit.ly/49IlB94
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
3 months ago
Health-care workers appeal to reopen wound care clinic in Downtown Eastside
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Health-care workers appeal to reopen wound care clinic in Downtown Eastside
A group of Downtown Eastside health-care and outreach workers want Vancouver Coastal Health to reinstate a wound care clinic in the neighbourhood.
https://bit.ly/4pF7BCP
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
3 months ago
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services ends public information officer role
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Services ends public information officer role
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services has ended its public information officer role, citing operational reasons.
https://bit.ly/49XWVd1
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why the hellll aren't journalists included on this updated eligibility list for Canada student loan forgiveness. who do I complain to
3 months ago
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Michelle Bryant-Gravelle knew it wouldnât 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. Sheâs now stepped away from her role, due to a number of incidents at the city over the past year.
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4 months ago
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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ)
4 months ago
đŁ 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.
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Vancouver city councillors should reject plan to introduce a transparency tax on citizens - Canadian Association of Journalists
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) calls on Vancouver city councillors to reject a plan that would introduce a $10 fee on freedom of information requests at its upcoming council meeting tod...
https://caj.ca/vancouver-city-councillors-should-reject-plan-to-introduce-a-transparency-tax-on-citizens/
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Justin McElroy đ¨đŚ
4 months ago
Update on this staff proposal, which have been for 2026 only but suggested under the auspices of saving some money: itâs been pulled from this weekâs agenda â and given the optics, I canât see it coming back
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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 âbitcoin friendly,â but itâs likely to meet provincial roadblocks.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouvers-bitcoin-friendly-city-plan-likely-to-hit-provincial-roadblocks/
4 months ago
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Alida Oegema Thomas, a co-chair, with the womenâs advisory committee, said she was disappointed, but not surprised. âWeâve seen this council almost actively undermine this process,â she said. âThey donât have a great track record of really uplifting community perspective.â
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4 months ago
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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.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/city-of-vancouver-lays-off-30-staff-following-property-tax-freeze/
4 months ago
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Michelle Gamage
4 months ago
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...
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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.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/12/03/Winter-Infections-Creep-DTES/
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
4 months ago
Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises
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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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Amanda Burrows, the executive director of First United Church announces sheâs running as a mayoral candidate for OneCity. OneCity is also running William Azaroff as a mayoral candidate.
4 months ago
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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 âmisstepsâ: 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.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/video/2025/11/06/task-force-barrage-approval-process-marred-by-missteps-police-board/
4 months ago
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In an email sent to staff Tuesday, Donny van Dyk wrote: âWe know that some teams will experience adjustments in the coming weeks, and we are very committed to supporting you through this process.â
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Vancouver city manager warns job changes could start next month
Following Vancouver city councilâs approval of a budget that will freeze property tax increases next year, the cityâs manager says some workforce transitions may be required in December.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-city-manager-warns-job-changes-could-start-next-month/
4 months ago
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The decision came after council heard from 100âs of speakers, mostly in opposition. Asked about the turnout, Sim called it a rigorous process. âAnd 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.â
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4 months ago
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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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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
5 months ago
Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Hereâs what public health experts say
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Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Hereâs what public health experts say
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues to laud the impacts of a police-led task force focused on crime on Vancouverâs Downtown Eastside, claiming it led to a reduction in overdoses.
https://bit.ly/484Doq7
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isabella zavarise
Stewart Prest
5 months ago
New opinion piece in the
@vancouversun.bsky.social
: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly.
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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
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/opinion-vancouver-goes-small-the-city-risks-big-new-problems-with-its-proposed-turn-to-austerity
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