Why Vancouver Needs a Smarter Local Newspaper in 2026
Vancouver News launches with a mission to deliver AI-assisted, human-led reporting focused on clarity, local business, and civic impact.
Vancouver News
By Karalee Greer | Vancouver News | February 19, 2026
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Local journalism isn’t dying.
It’s being rebuilt.
Across Vancouver, business owners, families, and community leaders are navigating a city in transition. Housing prices have softened from recent peaks, sales activity has slowed, and economic conditions remain uncertain. Small businesses face margin pressure, infrastructure debates continue across neighborhoods, and rapid technological change is reshaping how people work and operate. In this environment, residents need clear, steady reporting that connects developments to real-world impact.
Information is abundant. Clarity is not.
Vancouver News was created to help close that gap.
The Local Information Challenge
In recent years, local reporting models have faced growing strain. Newsrooms have consolidated. Paywalls have expanded. Social media has blurred the line between reporting and opinion. Meanwhile, small and mid-sized businesses — the backbone of Vancouver’s neighborhoods — often go unnoticed unless crisis strikes.
For readers, this results in fragmentation:
- Important civic decisions buried in noise
- Business trends reported without local context
- Community voices underrepresented
- Practical economic insights scattered across platforms
A modern city requires modern reporting — consistent, accessible, and grounded in local relevance.
The AI-Assisted Advantage — With Human Oversight
Vancouver News is built using AI-assisted research and production tools — not as a replacement for journalism, but as a force multiplier.
AI allows us to:
- Analyze emerging economic patterns efficiently
- Surface relevant data trends
- Monitor public policy developments
- Increase publishing consistency
Every article, however, is shaped by human editorial oversight, local understanding, and ethical review. AI enhances efficiency; it does not replace accountability.
This hybrid model enables deeper local coverage without the overhead of traditional newsroom structures — making sustainable independent journalism possible.
What We Will Cover
Vancouver News is structured much like a traditional city newspaper — with clearly defined sections reflecting the full spectrum of life, business, and civic activity across Vancouver — while remaining flexible as the publication evolves.
Our coverage will include reporting on local business, civic affairs, economic conditions, neighborhood developments, housing, community services, and emerging innovation. As the city changes, so will we.
New sections will be introduced thoughtfully over time to reflect reader needs, community priorities, and the realities shaping Vancouver’s future.
Our lens is practical, not sensational.
We aim to inform, contextualize, and serve the city — not amplify noise.
The Opportunity Ahead
Vancouver is one of the most dynamic cities in North America. It deserves reporting that matches that complexity — thoughtful, steady, and forward-looking.
Local journalism is not disappearing. It is evolving.
Vancouver News is part of that evolution.
We invite business owners, professionals, community leaders, and engaged residents to follow, contribute, and participate in building a smarter local media ecosystem.
Because Vancouver does not need louder news. It needs clearer news.
If you want to be a Contributor to Vancouver News, reach out to Karalee Greer.
By Karalee Greer | Vancouver News
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