One of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions is again delighting crowds after suffering damage on the weekend.
The City of Vancouver said Wednesday that crews had replaced a shattered glass panel on the Gastown steam clock Tuesday.
The cost for materials and labour to repair the clock came in at $963, plus tax.
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Vancouver police launched an investigation into the damage after images of the smashed glass began to circulate on social media Saturday evening.
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No arrests have been announced in the case, and the investigation remains active.
The antique-looking clock at the corner of Cambie and Water streets was completed in 1977. It uses a combination of steam and electric power, and whistles every 15 minutes, drawing thousands of tourists every year.
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