Granville Street Stays Car-Free | Vancouver News

Vancouver’s Granville Street is staying car-free until Labour Day, extending the popular pedestrian zone that boosted sales during the FIFA World Cup — and Mayor Ken Sim says the city feels more vibrant than ever since the 2010 Olympics. With a $4.75 million budget for operations and a $1.25 million grant to local businesses, the city is betting on summer energy — even as some councillors voiced concerns over cost spikes and rushed planning. Meanwhile, food trucks are being evaluated for full integration, and there’s talk of bringing the zone back in November 2026 for a festive Christmas market. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8c639ff0eb854a5