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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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Vancouver city staff cite need for supportive housing, overdose sites in other municipalities

Vancouver city staff cite need for supportive housing, overdose sites in other municipalities

Region had 8,150 supportive housing units in 2023, with 77 per cent in Vancouver
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Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Ralph Kaisers joins tech leader Jaime Stein to become ABC Vancouver’s two candidates
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Vancouver mayor slams federal government over inaction on bail reform

Vancouver mayor slams federal government over inaction on bail reform

Ken Sim: “Excuse my language, but that's bullshit. Just tell us you're not going to do something. Don't ignore our calls.”
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Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer to retire in April

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer to retire in April

Palmer: "I've had other opportunities come my way that I want to explore."
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Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside

Ken Sim: "We're at a breaking point, and we can't keep pouring money into a system that isn't delivering real results."
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Auditor general’s office investigates transactions of City of Vancouver land sales

Auditor general’s office investigates transactions of City of Vancouver land sales

Ongoing investigation resulted from ‘whistle blower’ complaints made in 2024
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UBC law prof raises privacy concerns over police access to Vancouver’s traffic cameras

UBC law prof raises privacy concerns over police access to Vancouver’s traffic cameras

Benjamin Perrin: “This initiative represents a significant step toward mass surveillance that should alarm all Canadians, including those in our community.”
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Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump’s tariffs

Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump’s tariffs

Coun. Lenny Zhou: “We have never been a country that surrenders our sovereignty for the convenience of others. When our people are tested, we do not falter; we rise.”
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Vancouver politicians push for electric passenger ferry to Gibsons, Bowen Island

Vancouver politicians push for electric passenger ferry to Gibsons, Bowen Island

Rebecca Bligh: "It’s incredibly exciting. Where it can go is even more exciting.”
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City of Vancouver enters ‘big leagues of development’ with market rental housing strategy

City of Vancouver enters ‘big leagues of development’ with market rental housing strategy

City embarks on a ‘made-in-Vancouver’ response to city’s housing crisis, aims to build 4,300 units
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