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Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Coun. Pete Fry: ‘It’s a good cue to stay optimistic yet cautious and resolute’
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B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

Seniors’ care homes and living facilities combine to be the biggest hot-spot for the pandemic
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Vancouver council moves to lower carbon pollution in new home construction

Vancouver council moves to lower carbon pollution in new home construction

New rules apply to low-rise homes no more than three storeys tall
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Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey City Hall has already poured $5.4 million into the new Surrey Police Department and does not intend to stop
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YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

The union representing workers at the Vancouver Airport Authority says its workforce will be reduced by 25-30% in the coming weeks, following negotiations that will address voluntary buyouts and early retirement offers.
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Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels
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Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings
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Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open
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'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

The number of people in the Downtown Eastside who have contracted COVID-19 remains low but health officials still refuse to release specific numbers. But Dr.
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It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

Unclear signage and sports field closures appear to be aimed only at discouraging gatherings, and not passive use by individual households
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