Vancouver’s hotel shortage could soon meet a major boost. A new proposal for a tower in the West End aims to help fill the gap in lodging options across the city — potentially easing pressure on visitors, conventions, and tourists struggling with limited accommodation.

Guest: Mark Jan Vrem - Area resident

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Experts send letter to Vancouver City Council on Broadway Plan rezoning, Transit Oriented Areas, housing, & planning policies ahead of critical decisions.

Stanley Park Drive, that iconic loop through Vancouver’s green heart, might be getting a familiar sight once again: a dedicated bike lane.

A Winnipeg man with a criminal record is now taking legal action against a local grocer, alleging he was brutally assaulted by staff after trying to steal a car from the store’s parking lot.

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Canada Post’s decision to halt its ‘neighbourhood mailing’ service is rippling through communities across the country. For small businesses and arts organizations, it was one of the most cost-effective ways to reach their audiences. The Firehall Arts Centre here in Vancouver has relied on this targeted mailing every year to connect with patrons in nearby neighbourhoods. Now, faced with the sudden loss of that tool, the Firehall is left with a $13,000 bill for printing brochures it can’t use — and no affordable alternative to get the word out about its shows

GUEST: Donna Spencer 

TITLE: Firehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer

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BC is reporting a new record high for its forecasted deficit for Q-1 2025-2026 with the elimination of the consumer carbon tax. The province is projecting the deficit to reach almost $11.6 billion, which almost $700 million higher than the original projection.

Surrey is announcing a $250K reward fund for information leading to extortion convictions.

Imagine going on vacation and getting seriously ill, only to find out your travel insurance won’t cover the medical bills. That’s what happened to RoseAnne Timbrell from BC.

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New restaurants - that I have experienced

Chao Mami Express (vietnamese)

Biryani Lounge (Indian)

La Chuoi Cuisine -2780 Kingsway (unique story with this one) (central vietnamese)

Nook Coal Harbour

Peya (French/Indian)

Hanoi Drip Vietnamese Coffee — 691 E. Broadway (this one is 2nd generation, part of the BahLe sandwiches family)

GUEST: Richard Wolak

TITLE: Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com

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At a press conference on Monday, RCMP would not confirm the arrest of Robbie Alkhalil, who was once Canada's most wanted fugitive, despite media reports Alkhalil has been detained in Qatar

GUEST: Alan Mullen 

TITLE: Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC

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