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Douglas Todd: Realtors are ‘having a field day’ with the Broadway plan, but actual building lags
Tens of thousands of Vancouver residents and beyond live in fear of being displaced or their communities distorted by colossal property development, including within the upzoned land of the Broadway plan.
That’s where “realtors are having a field day,” says Michael Geller, Vancouver community planner and property developer.
The same fears exist within the B.C. government’s transit-oriented-development zones — that is, property within 800 metres of SkyTrain stations and transit hubs, not to mention in the vicinity of scores of more highrise proposals peppered throughout Metro Vancouver.
Residents within the Broadway zone and around SkyTrain stations aren't only afraid they’ll be forced out of their rentals, many are also wondering whether it’s simply time to move away from the coming chaos.
Their resistance will be on display Saturday at 1 p.m. at a “Pause the Plan!” rally on the north side of Vancouver City Hall, where citizens will urge city council to rethink the mammoth Broadway plan.
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Critics say crackdown on DTES sidewalk vendors redistributes them to other areas
The City of Vancouver has begun stricter enforcement of bylaws against sidewalk vending on East Hastings Street to combat illegal sales, improve public safety, and address concerns about organized crime exploiting vulnerable Downtown Eastside residents.
Why it matters: Critics, including board chair Steve Johnson of the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association, say the city's recent enforcement action displaces the problem.
• On Thursday morning, a Vancouver Sun reporter observed that the street vending had shifted one block east to the intersection of Main, where unlicensed vendors were seen hawking designer clothes, non-prescription meds, electronics, and food on the sidewalk.
What they're saying: "What the city needs to do is to work on a comprehensive community economic development plan that recognizes income generation as an important way to lift people out of poverty," Johnson said.
• “We do have a significant issue with the fencing of stolen goods. … You’ll see a stack of jeans where they still have pricetags on it. That’s a clear misuse of city sidewalks," deputy city manager Sandra Singh said.
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• A new case of chronic wasting disease, a fatal illness affecting deer and related species, has been detected in a white-tailed deer near Cranbrook, marking the third case in the province this year. While health officials state there is no evidence the disease can infect humans, Health Canada advises against consuming meat from infected animals.
• An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central British Columbia, a project that’s expected to process 1.1 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore a year but is still opposed by a First Nation. The B.C. government said in a news release that Barkerville Gold Mines, owned by Osisko Development Corp., was issued the permit for the underground mine in a process that took 13 months to complete.
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“One condition is that any changes in the short term to the Vancouver charter with regard to the park board also have to align with UNDRIP.
“The second is that there has to be a written commitment from both the province and the city to do a comprehensive review of the entire Vancouver charter, to bring the entire Vancouver charter in alignment with the principles of UNDRIP.” |
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| Vaughn Palmer: David Eby ignores calls to decentralize power out of premier's office
VICTORIA — David Eby started his second term as premier by centralizing more power in his office, this time to control provincial dealings with municipalities, regional districts and other local government organizations.
The premier did not highlight the shift when he announced his new cabinet lineup Monday. It was confirmed on page 2 of the 47-page cabinet order setting out the responsibilities of the premier and his 27 ministers.
“The duties, powers and functions of the minister of municipal affairs respecting strategic relations and consultations with local government, local government organizations and others are transferred to the premier.”
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These 18 Vancouver restaurants are Hollywood North favourites
Vancouver boasts an incredible dining scene, perfect for locals, visitors, and newcomers alike.
From Ryan Reynolds’ go-to Minerva’s to Hollywood North insiders’ top picks, here are 18 must-try restaurants.
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