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Viral video in downtown Kingston sparks backlash, prompts police and BIA responseA viral video showing a Kingston business owner rinsing a sidewalk near a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash but police say the incident was a misunderstanding.CanadaDec 4
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JD Vance says Canada’s immigration ‘insanity’ caused lower living standardsVance shared data purporting to show living standards in Canada falling below the U.S. and Britain in recent years, which he blamed on high immigration.PoliticsNov 21
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Longtime Vancouver Chinatown restaurant closed after lease terminated by cityFloata Seafood Restaurant, located at 180 Keefer St., has been a staple in the community for more than three decades and hosted weddings and banquets.EconomyOct 29
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Okanagan driver turns to natural gas to fuel freight truckThe new truck can produce up to 30 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its diesel counterpart, according to Fortis BC.EnvironmentOct 6
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Edmonton mayoral candidates address justice, bail reform, downtown safetyAs election day draws near, some community members are calling for change in Edmonton’s downtown. However, action will need to come from more than just municipal leaders.CanadaOct 8
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‘It’s sad’: Toronto’s iconic Imperial Pub to close after 81 years in businessKnown for its second-floor library bar, live music, open mic nights and laid-back atmosphere, the pub has been a go-to for nearby workers, residents and TMU students.CanadaOct 2
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Plan pitched to fix Toronto’s burnt-out Luminous Veil in phasesIt lights up the night sky over the Don Valley while preventing suicides, and now the city is putting forward a multi-stage plan to make sure the Luminous Veil remains luminous.PoliticsSep 12
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Hegseth fires general behind Iran strike damage report that angered TrumpLt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, whose report contradicted statements that Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated.'U.S. NewsAug 22
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VPD’s Task Force Barrage will run beyond 6 months and residents say they feel saferIn the first five months of Barrage, the VPD said it seized 1,145 weapons, made 740 warrant arrests and submitted 492 reports to Crown counsel for potential charges.CrimeAug 5
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U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites only set program back months: reportThe report from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to sources, contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump who said the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.WorldJun 24
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Pete Hegseth lashes out at reporters for questions about Trump’s Iran bombingHegseth's criticism of Fox News, where he had once been an anchor, was particularly cutting.U.S. NewsJun 26
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Caught on camera: House falls on Highway 97 during transportKelowna RCMP say they are investigating multiple infractions of the Motor Vehicle Act and are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam video to come forward.Jun 12
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‘It’s never quite worked properly’: Toronto’s fading Luminous Veil in need of repairsUnveiled in time for the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games, the Luminous Veil added hundreds of LED lights that react to changes in wind direction and temperature shifts.PoliticsJun 13
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Downtown Eastside restaurateur says he could make more dealing drugs on the streetThe owner of a Downtown Eastside bistro who has been beset by street crime says ironically, he's been told he could make more money selling drugs on the street.CrimeJun 17
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Almost half of downtown Victoria businesses open to leaving if lease expires: SurveyA new report from a Victoria business group says 48 per cent of downtown businesses would consider moving out of the core if their lease was up this year.EconomyJun 11
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‘Rules get in the way’: Another push to revive dying Vancouver’s Chinatown Plaza underwayThose interested in sharing ideas and inspirations for the city-owned mall can also participate in an online survey before May 12.PoliticsMay 8
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Calls for transparency after charges stayed in Chinatown senior assaultThere are calls for transparency after charges against a man accused of a violent attack on a senior in Vancouver’s Chinatown were stayed with little public explanation.CrimeApr 4
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‘I feel safer’: A look at the Downtown Eastside after 6 weeks of ‘Task Force Barrage’It's been six weeks since the Vancouver Police Department began flooding the Downtown Eastside with officers as a part of Task Force Barrage. How is the initiative faring?CrimeMar 27
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Curbside junk: Vancouver spends up to $2.5 million annually on illegal dumpingThe City of Vancouver says illegal dumping costs about $2 – $2.5 million annually.PoliticsMar 6
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Notorious former Vancouver SRO to house Road to Recovery patients, after Beedie purchaseMembers of the local business community said they are hopeful the new tenants will be a good fit for the neighbourhood.CanadaMar 7