"This is why negotiations with Cowichan are the quickest, most efficient and a necessary step." #richmondbc #cowichanlandclaim #rmdpoli #bcpoli #metrovan

"This is why negotiations with Cowichan are the quickest, most efficient and a necessary step." #richmondbc #cowichanlandclaim #rmdpoli #bcpoli #metrovan

Be safe please. #richmondbc #metrovan

Surrey rejects Metro Vancouver options restricting where it develops – Surrey Citizen Surrey wants changes to Urban Containment Boundary

Surrey wants changes to Metro Vancouver's Urban Containment Boundary, says it's constraining the region’s growing demand for housing and local jobs.

Read more in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/oBZTVqb

#MetroVan #SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen

Demand, not red tape, stalls development, Hurley says. Burnaby mayor says lack of demand (not regulations) holding back builds (Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun) A blockbuster article by Douglas Todd is in the Vancouver Sun today. Subscribers can read the whole article at this link: Here below are a few excerpts. This is highly relevant as Vancouver races t…

cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/d... #vanre #aitsSpeculationStupid #upzoning #densitydonewrong #donorsfirst #metrovan #vanpoli

B.C. budget hints changes to cost and timeline for new George Massey Tunnel | Urbanized The project to build a new tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel could see steep construction cost escalation and delays.

B.C. government's budget hints potential changes to cost and timeline for new George Massey Tunnel
#richmondbc #deltabc #masseytunnel #metrovan
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Feb 5 2026 – When a Parking Spot Becomes a Lifeline A few days ago, at a meeting with our outreach team, I heard a story that has stayed with me. It wasn’t dramatic in the way headlines are dramatic. It was quiet, almost ordinary, yet it revealed so…

Thank You Bill and the volunteers that are so dedicated to helping others in Richmond. "A quiet act of kindness became the turning point in someone’s life." #richmondbc #CommunityImpact #metrovan 360communitystory.news.blog/2026/02/05/f...

Federal NDP torches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum for joining Carney's Liberals | CBC News Interim federal NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum of undermining democracy after announcing she will run federally as a Liberal for the seat vacated by former MP B...

Ethics in action to avoid double dipping! ... "She resigned on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming federal byelection" #richmondbc #StopMPDoubleDipping #cdnpoli #marpole #metrovan
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Cover of “Vancouver and its Region”

Just finished re-reading this book. Published over 30 years ago, it’s predictably out-of-date, especially regarding First Nations history. But I’m not aware of any better overview of the history of the #LowerMainland and #MetroVan.

Electric ​cars ​go ​mainstream as ​adoption ​surges ​across ​rich and ​developing ​nations A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds

Is the electric car revolution finally entering the fast lane? www.theguardian.com/environment/... #cdnpoli #richmondbc #EVs #electricvehicles #cleanair #driving #metrovan

Well they should be advertising their offerings better then they are. I'm in #MetroVan, do the shopping for our house & I've never heard of them. #vanpoli #bcpoli

China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing China is hoping President Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship.

If the U.S. can claim #Greenland, might it then lay claim to #Canada?
#cdnpoli #not51 #teamcanada #canadaproud #cdnecon #richmondbc #tradewars #canadafirst #metrovan
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TODAY is your LAST CHANCE to make a tax-deductible donation to help build a safer, more connected cycling network across #MetroVan!

All donations made before midnight tonight will be matched*!

Donate now at https://bikehub.ca/donate

Thank you so much for your generosity. ❤️

*Up to $12,000

#BuildCanadaHomes will fund approx 26k affordable units in Canada between now and 2029-30 www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...

Separately, running over #metrovan municipal jurisdictions & the public on planning & blanket upzoning is undemocratic & poor policy #vanre #bcre #housingcrisis #bcpoli

Metro Vancouver mayors call for province to roll back housing legislation amid concerns about eroding autonomy A group of 16 municipal leaders have written a letter to Premier David Eby voicing concerns about what they feel is an erosion of autonomy.

A group of 16 municipal leaders have written a letter to Premier David Eby voicing concerns about what they feel is an erosion of autonomy.

vancouversun.com/news/metro-v... #vanre #metrovan #ItsSpeculationStupid #MOAR #antidemocracy #overreach #vanpoli #bcpoli

The dark and rainy season is a prime time for break-and-enters.

As #WestVanPolice continue our work to reduce these incidents and apprehend those responsible, we are asking the public to consider some proactive measures to lessen the risk of becoming targets.

#publicsafety #WestVan #metrovan

B.C.'s inflation cools but grocery bills keep climbing Food prices are rising far faster than overall inflation, with big jumps in meat and seafood squeezing household budgets

"In British Columbia, property taxes went up by 94% over the last 15 years, almost twice the national average. … All of that adds to the cost of living”
#richmondbc #metrovan #propertytaxes share.google/YUHtrFkobPVt...

Fraudsters withdrew $400,000 from retiree’s bank account A Vancouver retiree is speaking out after scammers drained $400,000 from her account in less than three days – leaving her reeling.

Fraud Warning: “Slow down, verify the source, and don’t let urgency override caution.”
#richmondbc #seniors #fraud #onlinescams #metrovan #banking
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Every November 11th, we honour those who fought for our democracy. But democracy only works when we show up.
Watch Richmond City Council meeting tonight at 7pm: www.youtube.com/live/PmX0ejZ...
#richmondbc #richmondcitycouncil #dickey4council #democracy #remembranceday #metrovan #riterichmond

#MetroVan needs torn up! This blouted over managed pocket picking unnecessary level of governance is completely out of control. They need to go or municipal govts need to go. We can not afford both! #bcpoli #vanpoli #metrovancouver

📣 Next Tues, Oct.14, I’ll be speaking to City Council about the heart of our local democracy — low voter turnout.
2022 election: only 24.4% of eligible residents voted.
It’s time we ask why?

#richmondbc #DemocracyInAction #VoterTurnout #rmdpoli #dickey4council #riterichmond #metrovan #bcpoli

Metro Vancouver encourages municipalities to adopt residential water metering  – The Ridge Pitt Meadows is one of the biggest water consumers in the region

Metro Vancouver is encouraging local municipalities to build out their water metering systems for residential units.

Learn more about what that means for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in The Ridge: buff.ly/FZFNyzt

#MapleRidge #PittMeadows #MetroVan #TheRidge

Luxury travel for Richmond delegation | Watch News Videos Online Watch Luxury travel for Richmond delegation Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

Why does it take @globalnews.ca seeking a FOI request for taxpayers to learn about this $80k luxury travel waste?
Where is the transparency at @cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social?
#richmondbc #rmdtaxpayers #transparency #metrovan #governance #leadership
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Well done #Surreybc! Canadians want access.
#metrovan #vanpoli #cdnpoli #canadacannabis #deltabc #richmondbc #vancouverbc #newwest #langleybc

B.C. announces maximum allowable rent increase for 2026 | Urbanized The 2026 maximum allowable rent increase for B.C. has been revealed, and it's capped at inflation and is slightly lower than 2025.

For 2026, B.C. has set the max rent increase at 2.3%!
#renting #landlords #renters #richmondbc #metrovan
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Join the fun at the #RichmondMaritimeFestival today in #stevston until 6pm!
#richmondbc #familyfun #maritimefestival #metrovan

Check out the #Godwin #Farm #Biodiversity #Preserve in #Surrey #MetroVan #BritishColumbia #Canada - it's beautiful! Highly recommend a visit! #nature #environment #bats #orchard #owls #trails Check out Godwin Farm biodiversity preserve in Surrey! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtC...

#richmondbc #vancouverbc #metrovan #deltabc
Stay safe if near or on the water.

Metro Vancouver real estate has cooled, luxury level gone ice cold in 2025 Luxury Realtor Sotheby's International Canada released its mid year report, which showed Metro Vancouver luxury sales down 51 per cent.

"BCREAs June average price in greater Vancouver for all property types, $1.27 million, was down 5.7% [YOY].

Vancouver’s decline in sales was deeper [vs. TO's] luxury market, which saw a 28% drop in transactions over $4M" vancouversun.com/business/rea... #vanre #bubble #correction #metrovan #bcpoli

Surrey affordable housing being replaced with not-so-affordable condos Surrey has been knocking down low-income/low-rental housing, replacing them with towers with only a fraction of "affordable housing" units.

Surrey affordable housing being replaced with not-so-affordable condos vancouversun.com/news/surrey-... #vanre #SurreyBC #demovictions #ItsSpeculationStupid #ItsProfitsStupid #metrovan #bcpoli