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Vancouver's 2026 draft budget review reveals tension among city councillors, with Coun. Pete Fry criticizing the document's lack of detail. The $2.39 billion budget proposes a property tax freeze but requires $120 million in cuts and new revenue, raising concerns about potential service cuts.
Vancouver city council will vote Wednesday on a $2.4 billion operating budget that freezes property tax increases while aiming to protect front-line services. The budget includes a $525 million allocation for the Vancouver Police Board and plans for a 4.2% increase in utility fees.
Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre offers support services to potential victims amid a sex crime investigation involving a suspended employee accused of secretly filming cast members. The Vancouver Police Department arrested the 33-year-old male employee on August 29, but charges have not been laid as the investigation continues.
Richard Foster, archives manager at North Shore Rescue, showcases a collection of 60 years of items from the organization, including historical equipment like military-grade flashlights and original harnesses. The collection, which has grown to 25 boxes, aims to preserve the team's history and educate the public. NSR seeks a new space of about 450 square feet to display these artifacts.
A vehicle struck a 30-year-old man riding a scooter in Burnaby on Tuesday evening. The scooter rider, who had the right of way, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the 47-year-old driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.
A British Columbia animal sanctuary, Critteraid, faces threats and backlash following its disclosure of an avian flu outbreak affecting its birds. The sanctuary has euthanized infected ducks and chickens but denies claims of a forced cull involving other animals. Critteraid expresses confusion over misinformation while coordinating with authorities for a safe resolution.
Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall for British Columbia's southern coast, expecting 40 to 60 millimeters from Wednesday to Thursday night. Areas like Howe Sound and Metro Vancouver's North Shore will face the most precipitation, while southern regions like Tsawwassen will see lighter rain. Authorities caution about potential landslides and hazardous road conditions.
An eight-year-old girl died after falling from a high-rise balcony in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood on Tuesday afternoon. First responders attempted to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Vancouver Police Department’s Major Crime Section is investigating the incident.
A 47-year-old man, identified as minor hockey coach Martin Hak, died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash in Maple Ridge. Emergency personnel failed to revive him at the scene, while two individuals from another vehicle were hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The Ridge Meadows RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is investigating the incident.
Vancouver City Council will review a proposed $2.4 billion budget on Wednesday, maintaining a freeze on property tax increases. The budget aims to protect front-line services while achieving $120 million in savings through various efficiencies. Utility fees are set to rise by 4.2% to fund infrastructure renewal.