Podcasts about Vancouver City Council

Why did Vancouver City Council approve the Jericho Lands development? GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor PWHL expands to Vancouver: The rise of women's sports leagues GUEST: Donna Spencer, Sports Reporter for The Canadian Press based in  Calgary How will BC Ferries manage their aging fleet? GUEST: Rob Shaw, CHEK News Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark County Matters is urging Vancouver city leaders to adopt seven ordinance changes to address growing concerns about public camping and homeless encampments. The group says the proposals would help improve safety, health, and livability in neighborhoods across the city. Read the full list at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-urged-to-adopt-seven-changes-to-limit-public-camping/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverWA #publiccamping #homelessnesspolicy #ClarkCountyMatters #cityordinance #communitysafety #urbanpolicy #AmyHarris

Big news at Vancouver City Hall this week with the election of Lucy Maloney from OneCity and Sean Orr from COPE as the new city councillors. They are jumping into a busy council agenda including public hearings about the massive proposed development on the Jericho lands in Point Grey and four more Broadway plan rezoning. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us to give us his thoughts on next week's goings on at Vancouver City Council.

Vancouver resident Justin Forsman voices concern over a city charter change he says strips council members of independent investigative powers. His letter highlights a call for reform, citing lack of transparency and a recent leaked recording involving city leaders. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-vancouver-city-councils-silent-power-grab/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Vancouver #JustinForsman #CityCharterReform #Amendment7 #GovernmentTransparency #CityCouncilOversight #ErikPaulsen #MichelleBelkot #CTRAN #AnneMcEnernyOgle #EthicsCommission #lettertotheeditor

What are Lucy Maloney's plans for Vancouver City Council? Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is foreign interference shaping the federal election? Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail How will the stock market turmoil impact Canadians' finances? Guest: Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor of the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth The future of farming in BC Guest: Gagan Singh, Local Farming Advocate and Owner of Instaberry Top Canadian authors and titles we're loving right now Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo How will social media affect the election? Guest: Andrew Buzzell, Doctor of Philosophy at Western University What are Lucy Maloney's plans for Vancouver City Council? Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local legend Sean Orr comes on the ol’ srsly wrong pod to talk about running for office in the Vancouver City Council by-election. He’s cool, and we like him. Full disclosure: Shawn...

Vancouver's 2025 State of the City address will highlight progress on community safety, homelessness, affordable housing, and economic opportunity. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council will also host the first Council Community Forum of the year. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with local leaders. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouvers-state-of-the-city-and-council-community-forum/ #2025StateOfTheCity #VancouverWA #VancouverCityCouncil #MayorAnneMcEnernyOgle #CommunityForum #CommunitySafety #Homelessness #AffordableHousing #EconomicOpportunity #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #LocalNews

Next week, Vancouver City Council will get its first look at the full plan for the massive redevelopment of the Jericho lands, the Park Board will try to make biking in Stanley Park safer and more accessible, the Vancouver School Trustees will consider restoring democracy at their meetings and lots more. Redeye's Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE:Rebecca Bligh is a twice-elected Vancouver City Councillor. She was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 2018, as part of the NPA, Vancouver's oldest political party. She left the NPA in 2019, to sit the remainder of her first term as an independent.In 2022, Rebecca was re-elected to City Council with ABC Vancouver and Mayor Ken Sim in their clean-sweep election victory. Last month, she was kicked out of the ABC Vancouver caucus, so she – once again – sits in Vancouver City Council as an independent.Recorded: March 3, 2025

Vancouver City Council has voted 6-3 to pause new supportive housing projects. Critics warn the move could worsen homelessness, while Mayor Ken Sim says the current system is not working.   Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-council-votes-to-pause-new-supportive-housing-developments   PODCAST INFO:

Welcome to UnSpun - your reliable source for current events. In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck go through a variety of key issues making headlines this week:

Next week Vancouver City Council will get updates on childcare, seniors' services and a healthy water plan as well as some interesting potential new developments. But the big story is Mayor Ken Sim's stunning announcements about the Downtown Eastside and they don't appear on any agenda. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report for February 1.

Next week, Vancouver City Council will debate whether to spend $4M for yet another plan for South False Creek, $3M to continue cutting diseased Hemlock trees in Stanley Park, a motion to install water meters on all Vancouver buildings, Green Party Councillor Adrienne Carr's resignation and lots more. Redeye collective member, Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

After Holborn Properties bought the Dunsmuir Hotel in downtown Vancouver, it allowed the property to deteriorate for nearly 20 years, and evicted all the tenants in 2013. Since then, it has sat empty. Now water damage has caused irreversible interior and structural decay such that Vancouver City Council was called into a special meeting a week before Christmas to deal with a potential imminent collapse of the hotel. Nathan Crompton joins us to talk about the Dunsmuir Hotel and the relationship between developers and City Hall.

Ken Vance explores TriMet's $21.8 million light rail subsidy demand and its implications for Clark County taxpayers. Radio host Lars Larson and Vancouver City Council member Bart Hansen discuss the contentious proposal. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trimets-21-8-million-demand-for-light-rail-subsidies-continues-to-be-questioned on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Transportation #TriMet #PublicTransit

Things accomplished by Vancouver City Council: The Vibrant Vancouver: City Council Strategic Priorities Mid-Term Progress Report highlights progress on nine strategic objectives aimed at making Vancouver a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving city. Key achievements include: Vibrant and Diverse City: Investment in cultural and sporting events, revitalization of Chinatown and Gastown, and enhancements to public spaces like parks and plazas. Housing: Doubling rental housing starts, introducing multiplex zoning, and expediting permits for affordable housing. Major projects include the Broadway Plan and leveraging City-owned land for middle-income housing. AND MORE! Guest: Mike Klassen - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is B.C's housing market rigged against young people? (0:34) Guest: Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Can you join a Vancouver City Council meeting while driving? (12:52) Guest: Brandon Moscoe, Associate lawyer with Acumen Law How will Bank of Canada's 3.25% interest rate cut influence the housing market? (20:15) Guest: Adil Dinani, Founder of the Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors at Royal LePage Canada Are we seeing the slow demise of walk-in clinics? (34:31) Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod, Internal Medicine specialist at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, and Whitehorse Hospital in the Yukon Territory How exactly would Ken Sim's Bitcoin-friendly Vancouver work? (42:42) Guest: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Brandon Moscoe, Associate lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Family Feud: Turmoil within the B.C Conservative caucus GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Think Vancouver's budget is ballooning? New Westminster says  ‘hold my beer' GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor  Vancouver City Council approves 3.9% property tax hike in 2025 GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor FIFA scores as Vancouver Park Board approves park use for training GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner B.C after mega projects: is our economy facing an uphill battle? GUEST: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When will Vancouver City Council get serious with finances? GUEST: Paul Sullivan, Property Tax Agent, Principal & Regional Leader for Ryan LLC What was it like attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? GUEST: Talia Miller, Show Producer and Swiftie Correspondent & Steven Chang, Show Producer Can wind power help B.C meet growing energy demand? GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of Energy Futures Initiative The overall impact of Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour phenomenon GUEST: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com B.C author captures the height of the British Empire and its decline GUEST: John D'Eathe, author of Celebrities Who Have Met Me: A child of the lost empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Paul Sullivan, Principal & Regional Leader for Ryan LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about the Vancouver City Council's recent decision to limit citizen comments to monthly, non-televised forums. Debra Kalz shares her concerns, questioning the accessibility of this move. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-city-council-decided-to-do-away-with-being-able-to-address-the-council-as-a-whole on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Opinion #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #GovernmentAccess

Next week, Vancouver City Council will debate the more than $3 billion City budget, which includes yet another increase in police spending, and determine the tax increase to pay for it. They'll also discuss the controversial Broadway plan as well as Mayor Ken Sim's enthusiasm for cryptocurrency. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

Vancouver adopts its 2025-26 budget, addressing priorities like public safety, homelessness, and economic development. Learn more about the city's $2.1 billion budget at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-adopts-2025-26-biennial-budget on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #VancouverBudget

Vancouver city council votes to keep natural gas heating OUT of new homes. Guest: Bill Tieleman - director of the B.C Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (CADE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A missing hiker has been found alive after more than five weeks in a remote B.C. park. We hear some of the details about how he was found. Then Mediation talks between Canada Post and the union have been suspended. We ask how the strike has affected our audience. And, Vancouver City Council is debating whether to approve natural gas heating in new homes.

Next week Vancouver City Council will debate the first three redevelopment applications under the Broadway plan, at least two of which are meeting with significant neighbourhood opposition. Council will also debate the use of fracked gas in new building construction, police body cameras and more. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

Discover how Vancouver City Council is fostering civic engagement at its upcoming community forum on November 25. Learn more about this public event where residents can connect directly with city leaders. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-to-host-community-forum-on-nov-25 on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #VancouverCityCouncil #CommunityForum #LocalGovernment #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews

Next week Vancouver City Council will talk about the VPD and traffic cameras, earthquake-proofing rental properties, fracked gas heating in new construction and lots more. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim McConnell, a resident of Cascade Park, shares his concerns with the Vancouver City Council in this letter to the editor. He opposes proposed changes to McGillivray Blvd and calls on residents to support the Save Our Streets effort. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-a-letter-to-members-of-the-vancouver-city-council #SaveOurStreets #VancouverCityCouncil #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNew

Green Party councillor Adrienne Carr asks Vancouver City Council to reconsider a snap decision they made last summer to allow natural gas to be used in new building construction. Council will also be looking at giving an international developer a sweetheart deal, and finally after 5 years of waiting, the City has launched a community engagement process addressing historical discrimination against people of South Asian Canadian descent. Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

The recommended 2025/26 biennial budget for Vancouver has been submitted, aiming to align with the city's strategic priorities while addressing a projected $43 million budget gap. Find out how the proposed budget affects services, infrastructure, and more by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-manager-submits-recommended-2025-26-biennial-budget-to-vancouver-city-council on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverBudget #CityServices #NewRevenues #StrategicPlan #CapitalExpenditures #HomelessnessEmergency #EconomicDevelopment #TransportationInfrastructure #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

In this episode, we dive into the latest stories shaping Clark County Washington. The Clark County Republican Central Committee has adopted a resolution condemning political violence—what led to this strong stance? We'll also explore a new poll asking about the root cause of rising political violence and discuss the Vancouver City Council's endorsement of Proposition 4, a levy to enhance police services. Plus, hear how the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene and the Red Cross are helping displaced families, and get updates on the Vancouver Police Department's search for a missing endangered teen. Tune in for all this and more! Stay informed with ClarkCountyToday.com, your trusted source for local news.

Sarah Akey, a Vancouver resident, critiques the Vancouver City Council's recent decision to oppose four citizen-backed initiatives appearing on the November ballot. These initiatives aim to reduce costs and provide more choice to Washingtonians. Read her full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-their-motivation-is-money/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverCityCouncil #LetsGoWashington #ClarkCountyWa #WashingtonState #localnews

Vancouver City Council members have unanimously endorsed Proposition 4, a Police Services Levy, which is on the ballot for the November 5th General Election. If passed, this property tax levy would fund more police officers and support various law enforcement needs in Vancouver. Learn more about the levy and its potential impact on public safety by visiting https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/members-of-the-vancouver-city-council-vote-to-endorse-police-services-levy-proposition-4/ at ClarkCountyToday.com.

In 2021, Vancouver City Council formally apologized for historical discrimination toward  passengers travelling on board the Komagata Maru steamship from British India in 1914.  Last month, the City unveiled special commemorative signs near the harbour honoring those impacted by the Komagata Maru tragedy. The street signs were designed by Jagandeep Nagra, a queer Punjabi visual artist and community advocate.

In today's rundown: gubernatorial debates, election prep, the release of a key environmental statement, and more from the Vancouver City Council and Commission on Aging. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/ #ElectionPrep #IBR #VancouverCityCouncil #GovernorDebate #WashingtonIncomeTax #ClarkCountyWa

Vancouver's City Council invites the community to join their next forum, where residents can share questions, concerns, and ideas directly with council members. The event takes place on September 23rd at Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-to-host-community-forum-on-sept-23/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverWA #LocalNews #CityCouncil #CommunityForum #WashingtonState

GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Columnist for Glacier Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's economy comes to a halt as rail strike commences GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board Of Trade Has the government's reliance on the public sector hindered our economy? GUEST: Ken Peacock, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Business Council of B.C What does Vancouver City Council hope to focus on in the 2025 budget? GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor  Are Canada's data protection laws lacking the ‘right to be forgotten'? GUEST: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Colin James live in-studio! GUEST: Colin James, iconic Canadian blues rock singer and songwriter  What are ‘attractive nuisance' laws in Canada like? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Council is set to appoint Lon Pluckhahn as the city's next manager after a national search. Pluckhahn brings 30 years of experience in local government, with a strong focus on city management. Read the full story at https://tinyurl.com/yc44yn4c on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #VancouverCityCouncil #LonPluckhahn #CityManager #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #LocalNews

Derailed! Vancouver City Council delays vote on integrity commissioner's suspension GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Do more cities need an integrity commissioner? GUEST: Kennedy Stewart, former Mayor of Vancouver, current Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University U.S presidential election: Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate  GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Chilcotin River landslide debris finds its way onto the Fraser River GUEST: Nathan Cullen, B.C's Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship  Disney+ continues its saga of price hikes GUEST: Steve Stebbing, Movie critic at stevestebbing.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Laura Christensen, Independent Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Laura Christensen, Independent Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices