City of Vancouver
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Vancouver Park Board expands the park areas where people can drink in this summerDrinking will now be permitted anywhere within the park boundary, except in places where it is considered "not appropriate," such as within 20 metres of a playground or school.PoliticsMay 17
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Vancouver Tenants Union fears Broadway Plan will lead to evictions, massive rent hikesNearly 60 per cent of households are renters according to the Vancouver Tenants Union, which fears mass redevelopment could escalate land prices sharply.PoliticsMay 17
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‘We have to do more’: Vancouver mayor responds to disturbing spree of teen violenceSpeaking with reporters on Wednesday, Kennedy Stewart called the rash of swarmings, robberies and demeaning rituals "heartbreaking" for the victims and their families.CrimeMay 11
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Final section of Stanley Park seawall reopens after storm damage repairMembers of the public are now free to roam between Vancouver's Third Beach and Lions Gate Bridge, which was heavily damaged by extreme winds and a king tide on Jan. 7.WeatherApr 27
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Most Vancouver community centres in ‘poor’ condition but repairs could be decades away: reportThe Vancouver Aquatic Centre, which had its facade partially collapse last month, is not a part of this plan as pools are categorized differently.CanadaApr 26
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Second body found in wreckage of fire-ravaged Gastown heritage buildingThe tragic news was announced Friday, in the midst of the municipality's scheduled demolition of the four-storey building at Abbott and Water streets.FireApr 22
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Demolition of fire-razed Gastown heritage building set to begin WednesdayEquipment to begin the process will arrive Tuesday, and the City of Vancouver has confirmed tear-down of the Winters Hotel on Abbott and Water streets will be completed Thursday.FireApr 19
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Kits Pool may not open this summer due to January storm damageKitsilano Pool was named one of the world's best places to swim in 2020, but the pool off the shores of English Bay sustained heavy damage during a storm earlier this year.WeatherApr 12
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Three Vancouver councillors drop independence to join ABC Party ahead of October electionAccording to Lisa Dominato, the upcoming election is about trusted leadership and accountability, which is what ultimately led her to join the A Better City Party coalition.PoliticsApr 11
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Vancouver council considering tax hike to cover $5.7M restored to VPD budgetCouncil had voted to freeze the VPD 's 2021 budget but the province overruled that decision last month, meaning the city will need to come up with $5.7 million.PoliticsApr 9
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