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Vancouver Courier Index: The past week by the numbers

Jan. 25-30, 2015

In storeys, the height of a proposed “origami” shaped tower near Waterfront Station whose design was rejected by the Urban Design Panel Wednesday night: 26

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The number of pages in a ruling by a B.C. Supreme Court judge slamming city hall for not adequately consulting citizens before approving a Yaletown rezoning application: 49

The number of specially curated feature films screening at Vancity Theatre in February as part of Black History Month: 8

In millions of dollars, the amount of money Vancouver music teacher Mark Reid could win as a finalist for an international award for excellence: 1

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Van Tech music teacher Mark Reid could soon become a millionaire for his outstanding teaching skills. Photo: Dan Toulgoet

 

In millions of dollars, the severance package handed to former Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel despite the company’s failed venture into Canada: 61

In thousands of dollars, retiring Vancouver police chief Jim Chu’s annual salary. The VPD is currently looking for a new top cop: 313

The number of years Chu, 55,  spent as a member of the Vancouver Police Department: 36

In thousands of dollars, the amount of money the park board spent to replace 17 maple trees illegally cut down by an unknown person Jan. 6 on West 29th Avenue: 10

In the past 10 years, the number of times city council has unsuccessfully petitioned the B.C. government requesting to be allowed to make its own rules around campaign finance: 6

The number of fired bullets caught between the teeth of Scottish magician Rob Drummond during his show Bullet Catch running until Feb. 7 on Granville Island: 1

 

The soon-to-be number of Choices Markets outlets in Vancouver after the upscale grocery chain purchased Drive Organics on Commercial Drive for an undisclosed sum: 5

The number of confirmed NDP candidates seeking to replace Libby Davies as MP for Vancouver East. MLAs Jenny Kwan and Mable Elmore are both seeking a new job: 2

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