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Western part of Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park reopens to publicThe Downtown Eastside park had been fenced off since May 2020, when the province took control and moved campers to housing as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaJun 28, 2021
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‘We want our park back’: Community leaders propose Oppenheimer Park reopen during day, close at night'We want the community to have access to the park': neighbours are proposing Oppenheimer Park reopen during the day and shut down at night to prevent another tent city.HealthMay 12, 2021
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Vancouver taxpayers on hook for at least $3.5M for Oppenheimer Park tent city“Homelessness is expensive", said Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart when asked whether $3.5 million spent on the Oppenheimer Park encampment was a good use of taxpayers' money.CanadaMay 9, 2021
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Vancouver Park Board plans to partially reopen Oppenheimer Park in JuneThe Vancouver Park Board says a phased approach to reopening the park will allow restoration to continue while ensuring the community has opportunities "to influence the outcomes."CanadaMar 14, 2021
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Woman accused in sexual assault at Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park disappears for third timeNicole Edwards was last seen Jan. 6 leaving her halfway house in Surrey, police said.CrimeJan 22, 2021
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$870K and counting: Break-in, vandalism delay Oppenheimer Park reopening plansThe Vancouver Park Board says there is no current revised timeline for Oppenheimer Park to safely reopen due to the "unfortunate act of vandalism."CrimeNov 15, 2020
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‘This is money that could be better spent’: $450,000 to restore Vancouver’s Oppenheimer ParkOne Vancouver homeowner says he believes taxpayers will be on the hook for even more to restore Strathcona Park, which is home to about 400 tents.NewsSep 28, 2020
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Residents want action on Strathcona Park encampment while Oppenheimer remains closed 3 months laterB.C. poverty reduction minister Shane Simpson says there's no quick fix to address homelessness and the challenges posed by a growing encampment at East Vancouver's Strathcona Park.PoliticsAug 9, 2020
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VPD asking for help locating woman charged in violent sexual assaultVancouver police are asking for the public’s help in locating a charged suspect who failed to return to a half-way house.CrimeAug 6, 2020
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Vancouver should have fought homeless camp in court, park commissioner saysThe comments come after the Vancouver Park Board amended its bylaws to allow the homeless to shelter in parks overnight, provided they pack up in the morning.PoliticsJul 15, 2020
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