West Vancouver is 'not afraid' of escalating battle with province over unmet housing targets

West Vancouver is 'not afraid' of escalating battle with province over unmet housing targets

West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager insists he isn't looking for a fight with the provincial government. But he and his city council are also not backing down.

BC Minister responds to West Van over housing directives

The BC government has reaffirmed its directives for the District of West Vancouver to meet housing targets set under the Housing Supply Act, following concerns raised by Mayor Mark Sager. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle responded to Mayor Sager’s correspondence questioning the province’s authority to issue housing directives. Boyle said the measures are necessary due to “chronic housin…