City of Vancouver
City selects Lime Technology Inc. for Vancouverâs shared e-scooter system
Vancouver City Council approved Lime Technology Inc. to operate a new shared e-scooter system launching in late summer 2024. The system will expand city-wide over 20 years, supporting sustainable transportation goals. Safety measures include slow zones and education programs. The cost-neutral system aims to enhance accessibility and create local jobs.
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Global News
Cyclist hospitalized after vehicle collision in Vancouver
A cyclist in Vancouver was hospitalized with serious injuries after a collision with a vehicle on Clark Drive. The 53-year-old woman was struck by a Honda Fit at an intersection. The driver stayed at the scene. The incident has sparked concerns about cyclist safety in the area, with advocates calling for measures like speed cameras. Contact Vancouver police with information.
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Global News
Vancouver city council removes some view cones for housing space
Vancouver city council votes to remove some “view cones” to allow for more housing, with 14 cones already removed and changes approved for 24 others. The move aims to create additional building space, despite opposition from some residents concerned about losing iconic views. Councillors argue the city has evolved since the policy’s 1989 inception.
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CTV News Vancouver
Coolers seized from Vancouver encampment during heat wave
Rangers seized empty coolers from a person in a tent at Vancouver’s CRAB Park during a heat wave. The move, criticized as “cartoonish villainy,” violated a bylaw on sheltering in parks. The park board stated the coolers could have been kept in the tent and emphasized rangers’ wellness checks. Advocates condemned the enforcement as tyrannical and not compassionate towards the homeless.
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USA TODAY
Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 rumbles southwestern Canada, Vancouver Island
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Vancouver, Canada, with the epicenter 130 miles from Tofino on Vancouver Island. Two more quakes followed, measuring 5.4 and 4.7. No tsunami risk was reported. The area is prone to quakes due to tectonic plate interactions. The event occurred where the Pacific Plate and Juan de Fuca Plate meet.