The New York City Parking Sticker of Shame Is Back (Gift Article)

After 14 years, the city has returned to slapping bright stickers on cars that do not move for street sweepers.

nytimes.com

Foreign-influence registry set to launch, with uncertainty lingering over who must enroll

Commissioner Anton Boegman says the new system is broad by design to minimize the risk that people will try to exploit loopholes

theglobeandmail.com

City Program director earns fifth BC500 recognition

City Program director Andy Yan has once again been recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list. This marks his fifth appearance on the annual list, which highlights the 500 most influential busin...

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City Program director earns fifth BC500 recognition

City Program director Andy Yan has once again been recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list. This marks his fifth appearance on the annual list, which highlights the 500 most influential busin...

sfu.ca

'This will ruin our lives': Vancouver OKs hotel to replace Mount Pleasant apartments

An older lowrise apartment building will be the site of a new highrise hotel after Vancouver council approved a rezoning request

vancouversun.com

Real estate: Vancouver council rejects controversial 'villages' plan, citing public backlash

Vancouver council's ABC-majority council rejected the villages plan Tuesday, a controversial proposal from the city's planning department.

vancouversun.com

Western Canada's tallest skyscraper approved for downtown Vancouver

Vancouver council approved a multi-building project to redevelop nearly two downtown blocks with the city's three tallest buildings

vancouversun.com

Residents in Vancouver's wealthiest neighbourhoods most opposed to ‘villages’ plan: Analysis

Nearly 80 per cent of the more than 2,800 public comments submitted oppose the plan to create 17 neighbourhood 'villages' in Vancouver.

vancouversun.com

The Rise of the Everything-But-News Newsstand

Candy, soda, and print don’t sell like they used to, so a few enterprising operators are testing alternatives.

curbed.com

Realtor's WeChat post on Richmond's Chinese Canadian voter turnout condemned as divisive

Kash Heed, a Richmond councillor and the only Indo-Canadian in the mayor’s race, said the post stokes division along ethnic lines.

vancouversun.com

Douglas Todd: Low on 'culture and history,' world's tourists rank Vancouver a surprising 70th

A respected organization that measures how global tourists feel about a destination rated Vancouver much lower than Seattle.

vancouversun.com

Did the World Cup Live Up to Tourism Expectations? Here Are the Winners and Losers. (Gift Article)

Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.

nytimes.com

More needed to ensure worker safety during B.C. heat warnings: Critics

As Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of the province, advocates say not enough is being done to protect workers.

vancouversun.com

Why Canada’s Empty Condos Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis | The Walrus

The latest rent-to-own plan in BC does little for the people who need affordable housing most

thewalrus.ca

Metro Vancouver faces huge bill for infrastructure to allow housing construction

A new report suggests the cost to support construction of 570,000 new housing units approaches $115 billion

vancouversun.com

Greg Girard May Be Too Cool | The Tyee

The Vancouver photographer got famous documenting life in China and Hong Kong. A new survey of his career showcases his work with fresh eyes.

thetyee.ca

Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says

Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’

theguardian.com

City Program

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Article - RBC

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Carney's Condo Bailout Is a Band-Aid Solution - Macleans.ca

Investors and residents aren't buying them. Why should the government?

macleans.ca

Carney's Condo Bailout Is a Band-Aid Solution - Macleans.ca

Investors and residents aren't buying them. Why should the government?

macleans.ca

(PDF) FINANCIALIZED VIOLENCE IN TORONTO ’S RENTAL MARKET : Eviction Rates in Majority Black Renter Communities

PDF | While the geographical distribution of eviction filings has been explored in Toronto, the intersection of rental housing financialization, race... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...

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World Cup 2026: Lessons Vancouver learned and what comes next

Streets came alive. Restaurants were packed. But hotels were empty. Can Vancouver keep the fun-times momentum and improve for future events?

vancouversun.com

Carney's Condo Bailout Is a Band-Aid Solution - Macleans.ca

Investors and residents aren't buying them. Why should the government?

macleans.ca