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Health-ministry firings: Chalke has confidentiality concerns

Health-ministry firings: Chalke has confidentiality concerns

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is asking an all-party legislative committee not to refer an investigation of the 2012 health-ministry firings to his office unless the Ombudsperson Act is changed.
Dissident community centres say Vancouver Park Board is in contempt of court

Dissident community centres say Vancouver Park Board is in contempt of court

Five community centre associations are accusing Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation of contempt of court over the new cloud-based program registration system.
Injured mountain biker airlifted from North Shore trail

Injured mountain biker airlifted from North Shore trail

A mountain biker is alive thanks to a co-ordinated rescue effort from multiple forest responder agencies. The 35-year-old man took a nasty fall while riding on the Mount Seymour trail Cambodia just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
McArthurGlen’s Richmond mall draws crowds

McArthurGlen’s Richmond mall draws crowds

European mall developer McArthurGlen Group’s outlet mall next to Vancouver International Airport set a company record for the highest-ever opening weekend visitation, the company announced July 14.
Bank of Canada slashes overnight rate further

Bank of Canada slashes overnight rate further

Economic forecast downgraded for remainder of year
Grandview-Woodland coalition battles tower proposal

Grandview-Woodland coalition battles tower proposal

This week, a Grandview-Woodland petition opposing the construction of a tower at Venables and Commerical Drive surpassed 1,000 names.
RainCity housing youth program provides more than shelter

RainCity housing youth program provides more than shelter

Program helps LGBTQ2S youth
Mayor plans to renew call for Pope Francis to visit Downtown Eastside

Mayor plans to renew call for Pope Francis to visit Downtown Eastside

Mayor Gregor Robertson to visit the Vatican July 21-22
John Horgan calls LNG deal bad for B.C.

John Horgan calls LNG deal bad for B.C.

The provincial government introduced legislation Monday that paves the way for a proposed $45-billion liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C.
Hot summer stymies salmon return

Hot summer stymies salmon return

Low river levels a challenge for returning coho, steelhead
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