Vancouver shoppers are discovering that milk produced inside a federal prison in Ontario is part of Canada’s dairy supply. The milk in your fridge could have come from behind prison fences without you ever knowing. That thought alone can feel unsettling. Hidden systems create unease, especially when they involve something as personal as the food we consume. But behind that discomfort is a question that deserves attention. Can prison farming actually help people rebuild their

Ever had to jump out of the way of an e-scooter on the sidewalk? You’re not alone. In just one year, Lime’s bright green scooters have become part of Vancouver’s daily scenery and a growing source of frustration and fear. The company now operates roughly 700 e-scooters across the city, but hospitals and advocates say Vancouver e-scooter accidents are rising, and police admit enforcement isn’t keeping pace. A Fast-Growing Fleet and Rising Vancouver E-Scooter Accidents Vancouve

A few weeks ago, I was sitting with friends talking about what’s actually working and what isn’t when it comes to Vancouver’s homelessness crisis. We were sharing ideas about shelters, addiction support, and how to vote for real solutions. Then someone interrupted to say, “You can’t say homeless. It’s unhoused.” The energy shifted instantly. The discussion that had been about people and policy turned into a debate about language. What could have been a productive conversation

The Hidden Politics Behind Vancouver’s Parks It’s getting dark in Stanley Park. The path twists under the trees, and your phone flashlight is the only glow between you and the water. A light ahead flickers, then fades. You wonder who’s responsible for fixing it and whether anyone’s even keeping track. Most Vancouverites assume City Hall handles safety in parks, but that job belongs to the Park Board, an elected body that has managed city parks for more than a century. Now Cit

If you rent in Vancouver, you know how fast listings disappear. You message right away, but the unit is already gone. When BC announced a rent cap of 2.3 percent for 2026, many renters felt a wave of relief. It meant their rent could not suddenly jump beyond what they could afford. But the same rule that helps renters stay put can make it harder to find a new place later. Around the world, cities have learned that when rent control is too tight, it can slow down the construct

You wake up and it’s pitch dark again. The alarm feels heavier, your head foggier, and the day already shorter. It’s Vancouver daylight savings season - the twice-a-year ritual that never seems to end. Across the city, frustration with clock changes has been building for years. A federal MP from Ottawa has proposed a plan to finally end the cycle, but B.C. remains stuck between public demand and government hesitation. Most residents say they want daylight savings gone, yet th

At Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver, some retail staff say they’ve started locking their doors when a familiar man walks by. They describe seeing him frequently, often daily, taking merchandise and leaving before anyone can intervene. Workers told CityNews that they’ve begun warning each other through group chats when he enters the mall. Many say they no longer confront him out of fear that he might become violent. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed to CityNews tha

When Vancouver’s newest homeless count was released in September 2025, one number stood out. The total number of women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness had jumped 34 percent in just two years. Behind that rise are situations that are less visible in public space. Many of the women counted were not living in encampments or shelters. They were sleeping in cars, on friends’ couches, or in temporary spaces that felt safe for a night but not much longer. The 202