1894

Incoming Council will have to provide relief – January 7, 1895

By 1894, 1895

Vancouver City Council for 1894 recommends to incoming Council that a sum be set aside for the Salvation Army’s planned Food and Shelter Home. In the mean time, the number of men employed on the weekly [relief] payroll was to be reduced as soon as possible.

James McGeer new milk inspector – December 31, 1894

By 1894

James McGeer appointed milk inspector at a salary of $50 per month. Miss Hewitt hired as a nurse at $10 per month. The Finance Committee reported that ten dollars had…

Council Denies Secret Amendments to Charter – December 24, 1894

By 1894

Several citizens complained to the Legislative Assembly in Victoria that Vancouver City Council had made hasty and secret amendments to the City Charter in a meeting without quorum. Council completely…

Vancouver to insure against fire – December 17, 1894

By 1894

A watering trough (for horses to drink from) was ordered for Westminster Avenue at the junction of Westminster Road and the other for Granville Street near Drake Street. The City…

Future Council Members May Not Hold City Contracts – December 11, 1894

By 1894

A number of amendments to the City Charter were passed: future Mayors and Aldermen may not have business dealings or contracts with the City; Aldermen to be elected for one…

Seized gambling funds to be used for Mayor’s social service fund – December 3, 1894

By 1894

The City Engineer will examine what repairs are needed to the Market Hall and then lease holder Mr. Beattie must make the repairs within fourteen days of discovery. The City’s…

Lands for CPR, Street Railway Identified – November 26, 1894

By 1894

Alderman Franklin granted leave of absence to the end of the year. Boundaries of the land given to the CPR to serve the sugar refinery were adjusted somewhat. Ends of certain lots required by the Street Railway Company were authorized to be sold for $900. The Water Committee to identify the lands it needs for the Dam, and the city will begin expropriating those lands.

Incoming Council will have to provide relief – January 7, 1895

James McGeer new milk inspector – December 31, 1894

Council Denies Secret Amendments to Charter – December 24, 1894

Vancouver to insure against fire – December 17, 1894

Future Council Members May Not Hold City Contracts – December 11, 1894

Seized gambling funds to be used for Mayor’s social service fund – December 3, 1894

Lands for CPR, Street Railway Identified – November 26, 1894

Robson Street railway permission repealed – November 19, 1894

North Vancouver Wants Three Years’ Road Tax – November 12, 1894

West End Streets Not To Be Opened– November 5, 1894