VANCOUVER (Dec. 20, 2025) – The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a bad deal for Vancouver. The city isn't getting value out of hosting an event that provides little for its residents at a tremendous cost. Tickets are unaffordable for most residents, and the cost projections for hosting the event are growing higher and higher. The latest revelation of $10-million for temporary surveillance cameras around BC Place is only a small chunk of the $281-million FIFA is currently projected to c

Vancouverites will have a chance next fall to choose a council that gives residents and neighbourhoods a say in shaping local development VANCOUVER (Dec. 16, 2025) – Calgary’s move to repeal blanket rezoning of the city shows what happens when political parties like ABC ignore residents’ wishes, says TEAM for a Livable Vancouver. It’s a beacon of hope that Calgarians have replaced a council that didn’t listen with one that will, TEAM says. Even though hundreds of people lined

Legislation Requires Municipalities to Densify Without Ensuring They’re Livable VANCOUVER (Dec. 12, 2025) – TEAM for a Livable Vancouver strongly supports a letter by 16 Metro mayors urging the government to repeal legislation that prevents municipalities from doing proper city planning and deprives residents of a say in how their city is developed. Bills 44 and 47 require municipalities to allow at least four units on every single lot and heavily increase zoning around trans