Vancouver Politics

• Newly-elected Vancouver councillor under fire for online posts critical of police

  Since Orr will potentially be voting on police matters, the Vancouver Police Union said the posts are deeply concerning amid recent attacks on officers in the city.

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  Apr 15
  
• Vancouver mayor says party will take a ‘hard look’ inward after byelection losses

  Vancouver voters iced Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party out in a weekend byelection, with the governing party's two candidates finishing sixth and seventh.

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  Apr 7
  
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• Vancouver’s supportive housing freeze draws support, condemnation

  Supporters and opponents of a controversial plan to freeze new supportive housing in Vancouver are speaking out, a day after city council approved the proposal.

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  Feb 27
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• ABC taps police union head, tech leader as candidates for Vancouver byelection

  ABC Vancouver, which already holds a strong majority on council, announced Vancouver Police Union president Ralph Kaisers and tech startup leader Jaime Stein as its candidates.

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  Feb 20
• Sports groups slam smaller pool design for new Vancouver Aquatic Centre

  The Vancouver Park Board says the five-decade-old pool has reached the end of its service life, and the facility has, in some cases, literally begun crumbling. 

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  Feb 20
• Later last calls? Vancouver wants input on extending liquor service hours

  The City of Vancouver is seeking public feedback on a proposal to extend liquor service hours at bars and restaurants.

  Politics

  Feb 18
• ABC Vancouver boots Rebecca Bligh from council caucus

  In a statement, the party said that 'Bligh has shown that she is not a core value fit with ABC Vancouver.'

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  Feb 14
• Vancouver’s rental plan would have city competing with private sector, critics say

  Critics say the city, which would be acting as developer, won't have to operate on a level playing field with private companies operating in the same sector.

  Economy

  Feb 11
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• Councillor wants City of Vancouver to join in on ‘buy Canadian’ efforts

  Green Coun. Pete Fry is calling on council to initiate an "urgent high-level review" of major projects and spending to align the city with efforts to buy Canadian.

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  Feb 3
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• Vancouver byelection to fill 2 council seats set for April 5

  Advance voting will be open from March 26 to April 1 at city hall, while voters who wish to submit a ballot by mail can request their vote-by-mail package starting March 3.

  Politics

  Jan 21