Vancouver Park Board
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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
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English Bay, 2 other Metro Vancouver beaches closed due to high E. coli levelsE. coli is the same bacteria that can be found on vegetables or in beef. It is of particular concern for vulnerable populations, such as kids and seniors.NewsJun 25
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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
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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
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Controversial separated bike lane returning to Stanley Park by mid-MayThe city is taking a "phased approach" which will see traffic separated by cones later this month, followed by a permanent concrete barrier by mid-July.NewsMay 5
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No arrests after hecklers attempt to disrupt Strathcona Park clean up: policePolice say a group of about 20 people came to the fence on the east side of the park around 10 a.m. and began disrupting staff, including throwing trash and heavy objects at them.NewsMay 3
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More than 180 moved out of Strathcona Park encampment ahead of Friday deadline: park boardAn order from the park board's general manager issued April 9 stated all tents, shelters and other structures had to be removed by 10 a.m. Friday.NewsApr 30
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Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim vows to abolish city’s elected park boardVancouver is the only municipality in Canada with an elected park board.PoliticsApr 16
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All tents, structures to be removed from northeast corner of Strathcona ParkThe latest order requiring the removal of tents in Strathcona Park is an extension of a Feb. 10 order, which restricted new temporary shelters being set up on the west side.CanadaMar 30
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‘SuperDogs’-style dog playground proposed for park on Vancouver’s False CreekA number of flashy amenities are also being proposed, ranging from agility and water play features to a designated digging area to a separate zone for shy dogs.CanadaMar 24
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