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Vancouver City Council approved new zoning changes aimed at increasing affordable housing in the Broadway and Cambie Corridors. The initiative mandates that new developments include social or below-market rental units, reducing the approval process by approximately 12 months. Mayor Ken Sim emphasized that these changes will expedite housing delivery for residents.
Vancouver hosts a series of Halloween movie events throughout October, including live performances and classic film screenings. Highlights include Goblin's live score for "Suspiria" and a 13-hour horror movie marathon at The Cinematheque. Tickets are available online for various events, with prices ranging from $0 to $89.
Metro Vancouver offers diverse pumpkin patches featuring entertainment, food, and family activities this October. Maan Farms introduces a Halloween Fright Festival, while Vancouver Is Awesome hosts a pop-up patch at Kitsilano Beach on October 24. Visitors can enjoy attractions, live performances, and seasonal treats at various locations.
Victor Mancini returned to the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks just two days after being assigned to the AHL due to injuries on defense. Pierre-Olivier Joseph was placed on Injured Reserve, opening a roster spot for Mancini, although he may not play in the home opener against the Calgary Flames. Teddy Blueger is also expected to be out for another week, leading to Aatu Räty centering the fourth line.
Retail workers at Vancouver's Pacific Centre mall express safety concerns over a habitual shoplifter who allegedly steals high-end goods daily. The offender's aggressive behavior has prompted employees to form warning groups and take precautionary measures, including closing store entrances. Cadillac Fairview, the mall's operator, acknowledges the issue and collaborates with local police to combat retail theft.
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar opens Kavita, a new Indian restaurant in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, on October 16. The restaurant will feature two menus, including an "amma-kase" tasting menu that combines Indian and Japanese culinary traditions. Kavita aims to showcase regional Indian flavors using seasonal B.C. ingredients.
BC Conservative leader John Rustad faces mounting pressure to step down amid internal party conflicts. Following a tumultuous summer marked by a leadership review and factional disputes, political analyst Stewart Prest suggests Rustad's hold on his position is precarious. He emphasizes that the coalition Rustad formed before the last election struggles to operate cohesively.
The British Columbia government plans to introduce legislation to ensure timely payment for construction workers and contractors. Attorney General Niki Sharma emphasizes that the bill aims to promote fairness and economic growth in the construction sector, which is currently facing significant cash flow issues.
Gunfire targeted two locations of the Ustaad G76 Indian restaurant chain in Surrey on Monday, marking the third incident in over a week. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating links to ongoing extortion crimes within the South Asian community.
Delta city councillor Dylan Kruger’s motion to declare a public health emergency was rejected by Mayor George Harvie on Monday. The emergency department at Delta Hospital closed for over 12 hours over the weekend, marking the fourth closure this year, prompting Kruger to label the situation a public health crisis.