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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?
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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?
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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?
Description
June 19, 2024
There are urgent calls for suicide prevention barriers on bridges throughout Metro Vancouver and beyond. Vancouver police have received more than 40 suicide-related calls so far this year, across all of the city's bridges. Grace Ke has more on the numbers and why more municipalities are calling for preventative measures.
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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?01:56 | June 19, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: June 2102:04 | 7 hours ago
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Investigation begins after fire destroys historic Richmond rail bridge02:02 | 7 hours ago
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Scrap tires get new lease on life in B.C. playgrounds02:07 | 7 hours ago
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Tori Dunn homicide surveillance video02:33 | 8 hours ago
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Controversial ‘floatel’ settles in on Squamish coast despite lack of permits02:00 | 8 hours ago
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Confusion over controversial floatel near Squamish02:09 | June 19, 2024
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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?01:56 | June 19, 2024
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Investigation begins after fire destroys historic Richmond rail bridge02:02 | 7 hours ago
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Scrap tires get new lease on life in B.C. playgrounds02:07 | 7 hours ago
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Tori Dunn homicide surveillance video02:33 | 8 hours ago
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Controversial ‘floatel’ settles in on Squamish coast despite lack of permits02:00 | 8 hours ago
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Vancouver mayor and city councillor suggest donations, sponsorships for new Kits pool02:02 | 8 hours ago
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Consumer Matters: $117K mobile home renovation nightmare03:30 | June 20, 2024
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How will Olympic Village sewer line break impact Dragon Boat Festival?02:41 | June 20, 2024
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Coquihalla Canyon Park and Othello Tunnels to partially re-open in July02:29 | June 20, 2024
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This is BC: Chin Injeti follows his musical heart02:16 | June 20, 2024
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Metro Vancouver politicians call for federal auditor general to investigate construction overruns02:00 | June 20, 2024
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Clearcut discovered near Cape Scott Provincial Park02:06 | June 20, 2024
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Limits of faith-based health care in B.C.02:11 | June 20, 2024
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Surrey homicide sparks more criticism of ‘catch and release’ justice system| June 19, 2024
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A look back on the life and legend of Vancouver guitarist Henry Young02:10 | June 19, 2024
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Confusion over controversial floatel near Squamish02:09 | June 19, 2024
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Should there be suicide barriers on Metro Vancouver bridges?
Description
June 19, 2024
There are urgent calls for suicide prevention barriers on bridges throughout Metro Vancouver and beyond. Vancouver police have received more than 40 suicide-related calls so far this year, across all of the city's bridges. Grace Ke has more on the numbers and why more municipalities are calling for preventative measures.
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