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Vancouver police chief hears call for his ouster as systemic racism debate lands at police boardIt was the first meeting since Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart stepped down as board spokesperson citing out what he said was an "indefensible lack of action on systemic racism."CrimeJun 24
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No time for drug decriminalization plan redo, Vancouver mayor saysKennedy Stewart says he understands some drug users aren't happy with the city's proposed decriminalization plan, but time is critical and the details can be worked out later.HealthMay 12
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Homeless tent quickly cleared from sidewalk in front of Vancouver mayor’s apartmentThe City said its staff was told the campers had been paid to set up in that location, a claim the campers deny.PoliticsMar 8
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City of Vancouver buys Days Inn hotel to house homeless peopleMayor Kennedy Stewart said a partnership with the provincial government will provide wraparound services for residents.PoliticsMar 1
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Vancouver mayor to table motion on ways to help homeless, including temporary campVancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart is introducing an emergency motion to support the city's homeless population.PoliticsSep 8, 2020
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Vancouver mayor, MLA and MP call for federal-provincial funding deal for homeless crisisThe letter, leaked this week, calls on Ottawa to enter into a 50-50 cost sharing deal with the province to buy new housing stock and fund supportive housing.PoliticsAug 20, 2020
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Downtown Vancouver resident fears for family’s safety after drug user chases her with needleFollowing the incident on Tuesday, the woman shared a video online to warn others about what happened.CrimeAug 19, 2020
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Advocacy groups question Vancouver street check review, call for banGroups say street checks should be banned completely because they are an example of systemic racism and disproportionately affect Black people, Indigenous people and people of colour.PoliticsJun 25, 2020
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Vancouver mayor defends move to cut sanitation funding, hire $95K social media stafferKennedy Stewart did not give an answer when repeatedly asked about the number of communications staff the city already employs.PoliticsMay 28, 2020
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Vancouver mayor says he has plan for Oppenheimer Park campers. He’s just waiting for housingMayor Kennedy Stewart says he wants the campers to move into temporary modular housing, then moderate income units. Critics don't buy it.Jan 23, 2020
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