Renee Bernard

3 weeks ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

After years and years of designs and redesigns, the proposed towers at the Commercial Drive and Broadway Safeway site in Vancouver will finally be discussed during a public hearing Thursday. The site has seen many versions over the years, with the highrises getting higher with every passing year. In 2017, a proposal called for towers between 12 and 24 storeys high, with a new Safeway on the eastern end of the parking lot and a public plaza in the middle of the lot.

3 weeks ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

After years and years of designs and redesigns, another project involving towers at the Safeway at Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver is going to public hearing. The site has seen many versions over the years, with the highrises getting higher with every passing year. In 2017, a proposal called for towers between 12 and 24 storeys high, with a new Safeway on the eastern end of the parking lot and a public plaza in the middle of the lot.

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

A bill meant to get the ball rolling on new schools and new hospitals in the province will not get the support of the Green Party - and this could have far-reaching implications beyond just delaying the building of infrastructure. Bill 15 - introduced last week - would put too much power in the NDP government's hands, says Jeremy Valeriote, interim BC Greens Leader and MLA for West Vancouver Sea to Sky.

Jan 17, 2025 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

Shifting priorities in the face of U.S. trade tariffs, which might come as early as Monday, might mean the shelving of a key BC NDP promise. Premier David Eby is stressing his government's focus will be on making sure British Columbians affected by the proposed tariffs are supported. He made the comments Thursday when asked what will become of the $1,000 grocery rebate promised during the fall's provincial election.

Nov 14, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Renee Bernard

The first tower proposed under the City of Vancouver's Broadway Plan - meant to greatly increase density along a corridor that will soon feature a subway - passed unanimously at city council Thursday evening. The public hearing began Tuesday night, with many speakers coming out to oppose or support the 19-storey rental highrise, which is set to be located along East 10th between Main and Fraser. The street is currently lined with single-family homes and large trees and is a designated bike path.