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Vancouver city council has voted to extend the car-free status of the Granville entertainment district to the end of the summer. Proponents of the plan, which will cost nearly five million dollars, cite the success of the World Cup fan zone. But as Kristen Robinson reports, not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.

Vancouver City Council is debating a plan that would lead to different, village-style rezoning in 13 areas of the city, but that plan is already generating controversy. Travis Prasad reports.

Vancouver city council is looking at a proposal to keep at least part of Granville Street closed for the rest of the summer. And we sat down with Premier David Eby to learn more about what he wants to accomplish on his trip to China.

Vancouver’s Granville Pedestrian Zone has been a hit so far during the World Cup, with fans of all nations packing the designated 5 block stretch, celebrating after each match day. Vancouver ABC city councillor Mike Klassen joins Global News Morning with more on the decision city council has made to extend the zone through to...

One of the annual Vancouver events impacted this year by FIFA went ahead Sunday after city council approved a one time grant. Darya Zargar reports.

Surrey council voted unanimously to call for a full public inquiry into Metro Vancouver, citing concerns over the governance and accountability of the regional government. Jordan Armstrong reports.

Vancouver is the latest B.C. city looking at bylaws to keep rental units cool during a heat wave. A motion is set to go to City Council later this week, that would fine landlords who do not allow portable air conditioning units. Paul Johnson reports.

BC Ferries issues a public service notice about the drinking water on one of its vessels, after two other boats were recently without potable water. The issue of derelict boats in B.C. waters becoming a more unavoidable issue for some. A motion is being put forward to Vancouver City Council on creating a dedicated festival...

Vancouver’s mayor is supporting Surrey City Council’s call for a public inquiry into Metro Vancouver. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the province is considering its options.

A report with the 2025 Vancouver Homeless stats will go before city council today, with a 12 per cent rise taking the total count to a record high. Nicole Mucci from the Union Gospel talks about how her organization addresses some of the factors driving the increase.

Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet could see a big change in the next couple of years, as the city council has voted to send a proposed floating hotel to a public hearing. As Grace Ke reports, the floatel would solve part of the city’s hotel room crunch, but it is not without controversy.

Vancouver City Council has approved a plan to open a standalone training academy for the Vancouver Police Department, but that plan still needs approval from the provincial government. Catherine Urquhart reports.

Vancouver City Council has passed a motion requesting free admission to the new PNE amphitheatre for fans to watch Vancouver FIFA World Cup games. It has also approved plans for a one-night fireworks show in the summer, something not everyone is happy about. Aaron McArthur reports.

Headlight glare has become such an issue on Vancouver streets that Vancouver City Council has passed a motion calling on the federal government to take action against excessively bright headlights. Margie Sanderson from Vision Zero Vancouver joins Global News Morning to discuss the safety concerns around modern LED headlights.

Vancouver councillors have voted in favour of moving forward with plans for a new Filipino Cultural Centre in Mount Pleasant. But as Travis Prasad reports, the plan doesn’t have support from everyone in the Filipino community.

Vancouver city council has voted to endorse the building of a proposed Filipino Cultural Centre. Warren Dean Flandez and Maj Yee from the Filipino Legacy Society talk about what this would mean to the community, and what hurdles are left to make it a reality.

Development is always a hot topic in the City of Vancouver, with hundreds of people turning up at council meetings to oppose or support projects. Now as Grace Ke reports, ‘Heritage Vancouver’ is out with its annual watch list of city buildings and public spaces that are most at risk.

Vancouver City Council has approved changes to the Downtown Eastside development plan it hopes will boost building in the neighbourhood. But as Kristen Robinson reports, at least one builder says the changes aren’t enough.

Vancouver City Council has approved its new abandoned and vacate buildings bylaw, and wasted no time in designating one building a risk to public health and safety. Kristen Robinson reports.

The ABC majority on Vancouver Council has approved the city’s controversial 2026 budget with its zero per cent property tax increase. Grace Ke reports.