That's nuts. I'd expect that from the bcliberals. But #bcndp is now team corporatis, bclibs lite

I'd bet most renters have no idea the #bcndp MLAs sold them out so badly #vanpoli #VanRE #bcpoli

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Want to learn about the tools for designing + building for better #neighbourhoods?

Consider taking @sfucity.bsky.social CITY104: Introduction to Neighbourhood Design with a Sat field class!

#vanpoli #vanre

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@vancouvertenants.bsky.social Please ask Premier Eby to do what Fed libs did in Ontario GST Rebate and development charge cuts of 30-50%

BUT only for rental apartments at a moderate to low income level, versus subsidizing homes for the rich $500K to $1.5 million

#vanpoli #VanRE #bcpoli #cdnpoli

If Eby were smart, he would do that deal, but only for rental apartments at a moderate to low income level, versus subsidizing $500,000 to $1,500,000 homes.

But Eby's not that smart. #vanpoli #VanRE #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Doesn’t support much needed social housing (@assistance rates) but always pro-RECartel market condos #vanre #vanpoli

AI Overview The BC NDP government has provided billions in subsidies to the LNG industry, with projections showing LNG projects benefiting from CAD 3.93 billion in public support by 2030. Subsidies include royalty credits, tax exemptions, and infrastructure investments, such as $200 million to electrify the Cedar LNG project, alongside significant breaks for LNG Canada. BC Green Party BC Green Party +3 Key Details on BC LNG Subsidies: Total Support: BC LNG projects are on track to receive approximately $3.93 billion in public support by 2030. LNG Canada Phase 1: Set to receive at least $1.36 billion in government support by 2030, including breaks on carbon and provincial sales tax. Deep Well Royalty Program: A significant subsidy source, with credits (largely for fracked gas used in LNG) that grew to $3.1 billion in outstanding liability as of 2023. Cedar LNG Support: The province committed $200 million for electrical infrastructure for the Cedar LNG project. Increasing Support: Fossil fuel subsidies in BC, which often support LNG, more than doubled to over $1.3 billion in 2020-21 compared to previous years. Infrastructure & Regulatory Breaks: The BC Energy Regulator slashed fees for projects like Coastal GasLink (approx. $16 million in savings) and LNG Canada. The Narwhal The Narwhal +5 These incentives, often framed as promoting cleaner, electrified LNG, have faced criticism for supporting fossil fuel expansion. BC Green Party

Disability Alliance of BC best conference April 2 noon. Tomorrow at 12 PM Press conference to save the Right Fit Program 1451 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2A1, Canada

Details Event by Disability Alliance BC 1451 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2A1, Canada Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Disability Alliance BC (DABC)’s nationally recognized Right Fit Program will lose its federal funding as of April 1, 2026, forcing the program to close and leaving hundreds of wheelchair users without critical housing support. To highlight the urgent impact of this closure, DABC are inviting the media and any affected community members to attend a press conference on Thursday, April 2 at 12:00 PM at the Harmony Building (1451 East 12th Avenue, Vancouver). Harmony is a Brightside Homes development in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood, featuring more than 30 accessible units and housing several Right Fit clients. Right Fit clients will be available for interviews.

#bcndp gave billions in subsidies to LNG

@disaballiancebc.bsky.social's Right Fit Program will lose its fed funding April 1, 2026, forcing it close, leaving hundreds of wheelchair users without critical housing support

Press conference Apr 2 noon

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Why Vancouver’s Botched Land Deals Should Be an Election Issue | The Tyee Badly negotiated sales of city-owned land have cost the public millions, the auditor general found.

#SimCity #vanre "The report makes it obvious that the real estate and facilities management department has not been an effective custodian of the public interest and that the city has missed out on many millions in potential income."
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Audit Reveals Major Problems in BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax | The Tyee The government is failing to collect much of the money it claims is owed.

thetyee.ca/News/2026/03... #vanre #bcre #emptyhomes #investorspec #SVT #bcpoli

Developers, investors join to build housing near hospitals for B.C. health-care workers Two projects in Vancouver are being touted as first in city to consider needs of health-care employees in a way that benefits all residents

"Developers, investors join to build housing near hospitals for B.C. health-care workers" as told by Joanne Lee-Young via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#vanpoli #vanre

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Developer seeking to register covenants to restrict density in South Surrey neighbourhood The covenants would restrict density on each of the 169 lots to keep development to single-family homes only and one secondary suite.

Wonder if the government will even allow these covenants to stand/have teeth. and what the sales look like should this proceed.

BC also used to have stratas that were owner occupied only, no rentals too bf the gov kiboshed them. #VanRE

B.C.’s development industry wants in on tax rebate Ontario announced expanded one-year rebate program to include some investors and repeat buyers

Subscribers: “B.C.’s development community wants in on the tax rebate on newly built homes for all buyers, including some investors.” www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/... #vanre #tore #itsSpeculationStupid #RECartel #bcpoli #onpoli

If approved, the motion asks City staff to report back within 30 days on the details relating to the legal and legislative hurdles, and whether the program could realistically be rolled out in time for the 2026 tax year or if it would need to wait until 2027 for the earliest implementation opportunity. Here are the annual property tax increases for the municipal portion within the City of Vancouver: 2026: 0% 2025: 3.9% 2024: 7.5% 2023: 10.7% 2022: 6.35% 2021: 5% 2020: 7% 2019: 4.9% 2018: 4.2% 2017: 3.9% 2016: 2.3% 2015: 2.4% 2014: 1.9% 2013: 1.5% 2012: 2.8% 2011: 2.2% 2010: 2.3%

WHERE'S THE MAYOR? Mayor Ken Sim has been marked absent on over a third of all city council votes since he was elected - twice as often as his recent predecessors. Absent Was present to vote 80 60 40 20 0 August break Jan. '23 Apr. '23 July 23 Oct. '23 SOURCE: CITY OF VANCO UV BR August break Jan. '24 Apr. '24 July 24 Oct. '24 N. GRIFFITHS / POSTMEDIA NEWS

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, funded by real estate developers, votes along with his ABC caucus members to remove Vancouver renter office In a renter majority city

Which #Vanpoli party gave Vancouver The Biggest Two Property Tax Hikes in Vancouver from 2010 to 2025?

The Big Taxing, Big Spending, Crypto party, Ken Sim and his ABC Vancouver councillors.

2023: 10.7%

2024: 7.5%

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Would @seanorr.bsky.social 's tax bill also tax Domestic Real Estate Speculators like Liberal Housing Minister #OffshoreGregor Robertson? Or Pierre Poilievre? Or Justin Trudeau?

We need #HomesForLocals living in them. Not Foreign Capital, or Domestic Real Estate Speculators

#vanpoli #vanRE

Prominent B.C. political journalist to run for West Vancouver mayor | Daily Hive Vancouver | Urbanized Long-time journalist Kirk LaPointe announced on the weekend that he will run to be the mayor of West Vancouver.

Veteran B.C. journalist and political commentator Kirk Lapointe is making another attempt to enter politics, this time running for mayor of West Vancouver.

More than a decade ago, he ran for Vancouver mayor under the NPA. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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'Looming crisis': Vancouver council asked to help save free festivals Coun. Pete Fry is proposing a new funding formula to help with rising costs and drops in corporate and government support. Find out more.

"'Looming crisis': Vancouver council asked to help save free festivals" as told by @joeruttle.bsky.social via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#vanpoli #vanre

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Public transportation use in Metro Vancouver dropped in 2025 While the number of users slightly declined, TransLink expects a return to pre-COVID numbers by 2030

"Public transportation use in Metro Vancouver dropped in 2025" as told by @sobiamoman.bsky.social via @vancouversun.bsky.social

"One reason for the decline in those municipalities could be overcrowding"

#vanpoli #vanre

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Proposed 650-ft-tall tower with hotel aims to revive stalled Granville Bridge project | Urbanized Pinnacle International has revised its stalled 601 Beach Crescent project in downtown Vancouver with added height reaching 650 ft.

A 650-ft-tall tower is proposed for a stalled project next to Granville Bridge in downtown Vancouver.

It'd be Vancouver's 2nd tallest building today.

A hotel with 206 rooms, plus 480 condos, 152 social housing units & retail/restaurant. #vanpoli #vanre

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School teachers, first responders fill West Vancouver's new affordable housing | Urbanized Most of the 156 below-market rental homes at the new Kiwanis Village West complex are now occupied by West Vancouver's essential workers.

A new 156-unit, below-market rental housing complex in West Vancouver is now fully occupied with 316 residents.

It provides local workforce housing, with 65% of residents being public workers, including school teachers & police officers. #vanpoli #vanre

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Park Board seeks new restaurant operator for Coal Harbour waterfront space | Urbanized Vancouver Park Board is looking to fill a vacant restaurant space at Harbour Green Park on the Coal Harbour waterfront.

Vancouver Park Board is seeking a new restaurant/cafe tenant to open at the former Tap & Barrel space at Harbour Green Park on the Coal Harbour waterfront. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Vancouver city councillor pitches 7% property tax hike, with rebates for most owners | Urbanized COPE city councillor Sean Orr is proposing a seven property tax hike for Vancouver homeowners, accompanied by a rebate program.

COPE councillor Sean Orr is proposing a 7% property tax hike for Vancouver homeowners, but it'd also be paired with a rebate for most.

Hike targets higher-valued properties of $3+ million, multiple owners, and/or non-resident investors. #vanre #vanpoli

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250-room floating hotel proposal to be considered by Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Vancouver City Council is set to consider the Sunborn Evolution Vancouver floating hotel proposal in front of the convention centre.

The proposal to create a 250-room floating hotel next to Vancouver Convention Centre is set to be considered by City Council this spring.

It includes publicly accessible features of a restaurant, cafe, shops, spa, and dock. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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TransLink ridership sees decline in 2025, partly due to fewer young adults | Urbanized Metro Vancouver's public transit ridership saw a decline in 2025 due to a sharp slowdown in population growth, according to TransLink.

Metro Vancouver's public transit ridership saw a decline in 2025 due to the population growth slowdown, as a result of federal immigration policy changes.

The primary reason is fewer young adults riding transit, according to #TransLink. #vanre #vanpoli

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Social housing tower with 74-kid childcare proposed for Boundary Road in Vancouver | Urbanized Orpheus Housing Society Canada is proposing to turn 5027-5053 Boundary Rd. in Vancouver into a tower with social housing and childcare.

A 22-storey social housing tower is proposed for the Vancouver side of Boundary Road.

For a site about a 15-min walk east of #SkyTrain's Joyce-Collingwood Station.

216 units, a childcare facility for 74 kids & retail/restaurant space. #vanre #vanpoli

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2/2 - 87 units against a 10-year Q1 average of 3,900. The 10-year annual average is 15,500 presales across Metro Vancouver. I really hope all levels of government are paying attention. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

NEW (1/2) - Wesgroup CEO Beau Jarvis just told me Metro Vancouver presales YTD, projects not yet in construction or with a financing commitment, total 87 units. The entire region. 87! Governments keep promising more homes, yet the market is barely breathing. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

Two towers with over 650 rental homes eyed for Marine Drive in South Vancouver | Urbanized Peterson Group is planning to redevelop 605-695 Southeast Marine Dr. (at Fraser Street) in South Vancouver into a rental housing complex.

Two towers up to 34 storeys are proposed for the northwest corner of Fraser Street and Marine Drive in South Vancouver.

It'll include 652 rental homes, 15,000 sf retail/restaurant, and a childcare facility for 37 kids. #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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Doctor and former B.C. provincial minister to run for Vancouver City Council | Urbanized Former longtime Vancouver-Langara MLA and BC Liberals cabinet minister Moira Stilwell will run for Vancouver City Council.

Moira Stilwell, a doctor and former longtime BC Liberals cabinet minister, will run for Vancouver City Council in the election with the Vancouver Liberals civic party. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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how many of those land deals were with #Vanre billionaires, and multimillionaire developers who funded the governing party in charge of Vancouver? Or the BC liberals?

#vanpili

Vancouver Aquarium to transform outdoor pools with new underwater tunnel | Urbanized Vancouver Aquarium is providing its aging outdoor pools with a major renovation, including a new walk-through, underwater tunnel experience.

Vancouver Aquarium is proposing to reimagine its aging outdoor pools.

The drastic renovation will also transform the pools to include a new walk-through, glass-enclosed, underwater tunnel. #vanre #vanpoli

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TransLink fares to rise by five per cent starting on Canada Day 2026 | Urbanized TransLink fares will go up by five per cent starting on Canada Day 2026, plus the first-ever hike to the Canada Line's YVR AddFare.

#TransLink has approved a 5% fare hike for 2026, starting on Canada Day.

Discounts will be standardized, such as fares paid with cash vs. Compass Card.

And the Canada Line's YVR AddFare will see its first-ever increase, rising by 30%. #vanpoli #vanre

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