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Is a 5% property tax-hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021?

Is a 5% property tax-hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021?

Remember back in February when Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced that he wanted next year’s property tax increase to be no more than 5%? Seemed odd at the time, considering the mayor a few months previous supported an 8.
North Van owner ordered to clean up property after council deems it an eyesore

North Van owner ordered to clean up property after council deems it an eyesore

The City of North Vancouver is ordering the owner of a property it says has been an eyesore for over three decades to clean up his act – or have the city do it for him.
Shipping containers to be converted to outdoor mini parks in North Van

Shipping containers to be converted to outdoor mini parks in North Van

The City of North Vancouver plans to turn a former shipping container into a new enclosed seating and public “patio” space, where customers of local businesses can eat their take-out food protected from the elements.
Insurance company drops Trans Mountain policy, citing climate change

Insurance company drops Trans Mountain policy, citing climate change

One insurance company has dropped its coverage of the Trans Mountain pipeline, while another is expected to drop its coverage of the project in the near future, according to Stand.earth.
Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Meet Burnaby’s luckiest man. What qualifies him as the city’s luckiest dude? Winning two major lottery jackpots in four years does.
How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

Cities have largely used three tools: payment due date extensions; late payment penalty assistance; and lower overall tax rate increases
Lynn Valley Road gets bike/pedestrian funding

Lynn Valley Road gets bike/pedestrian funding

The District of North Vancouver is getting a sizeable chunk of change to help make Lynn Valley Road safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Possible COVID-19 exposure on 4 flights into YVR

Possible COVID-19 exposure on 4 flights into YVR

Passengers who arrived on four recent flights into Vancouver International Airport are being warned of possible COVID-19 exposure.
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park among sites as part of three-month trial that needs park board approval
West Van man charged for alleged bear feeding

West Van man charged for alleged bear feeding

A 55-year-old West Vancouver man is facing two charges under the Wildlife Act, following an investigation into allegations that members of a North Shore family had been feeding bears in their backyard.