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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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Funding remains unclear for suicide prevention fencing on Granville Bridge

Funding remains unclear for suicide prevention fencing on Granville Bridge

Council commits to one-third of estimated $10-million to $20-million cost.
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Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

B.C.'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.
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Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

City's director of sustainability: "It would set us back potentially tens of thousands of [greenhouse gas emissions]."
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Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “I am not impressed — I will be honest — with this applicant.”
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Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Carbon pollution cut by 17% since 2007, but short of 50% goal for 2030
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Park board staff recommends permanent 'swim attire' policy at Vancouver pools

Park board staff recommends permanent 'swim attire' policy at Vancouver pools

Year-long trial produced one complaint regarding topless females.
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Vancouver modular housing for homeless destined for Kamloops

Vancouver modular housing for homeless destined for Kamloops

The 98-unit, two-building complex from Cambie Street was moved to make way for the new Vancouver Art Gallery.
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Granville Island coalition wants suicide prevention fence on Granville Bridge

Granville Island coalition wants suicide prevention fence on Granville Bridge

"In our view, suicide prevention fencing is not a luxury addition to the bridge; it is critical to maintaining safety on and around Granville Bridge."
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15-storey social housing tower proposed for Commercial Drive parking lot

15-storey social housing tower proposed for Commercial Drive parking lot

Same location of scrapped Kettle Society-Boffo Properties proposal from 2018.
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Vancouver firefighter adjusts to life after loss of leg to flesh-eating disease

Vancouver firefighter adjusts to life after loss of leg to flesh-eating disease

Christopher Won: "I say to everyone who asks that there's good days and bad days, just like in anyone's life."
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