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Proposed condo restriction sparks West End community debate

Proposed condo restriction sparks West End community debate

Plan calls for prohibiting condos from being built atop shops in trio of commercial areas
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Food banks part of the problem, says UBC prof

Food banks part of the problem, says UBC prof

What was intended as a stopgap measure 30 years ago now permanent
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Vancouver Courier Christmas Drive enters 9th year

Vancouver Courier Christmas Drive enters 9th year

Fundraiser helps Directions Youth Services
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Developing Story: Carnival planned to help sell Kingsway condos

Developing Story: Carnival planned to help sell Kingsway condos

What does it take to sell condos these days? Maybe a carnival. That’s what’s planned to attract potential buyers to a preview for a new Vancouver development called Kensington Gardens at 2220 Kingsway on the old Canadian Tire site.
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UBC students tackle 49th Avenue congestion

UBC students tackle 49th Avenue congestion

A class project by a group of second year UBC economics students may lead to a faster and safer commute along one of Vancouver’s busiest corridors.
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Vancouver reaches out to Philippines in wake of typhoon

Vancouver reaches out to Philippines in wake of typhoon

Businesses, individuals raise money for disaster relief
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Central Park: Stanley Park's Beaver Lake to get help

Central Park: Stanley Park's Beaver Lake to get help

It’s been a while since I’ve written about Beaver Lake but it landed on my radar again this week thanks to former park board commissioner Loretta Woodcock, who reminded me there are two open house events this week regarding its restoration.
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Class Notes: East Side schools fundraise for typhoon relief

Class Notes: East Side schools fundraise for typhoon relief

Six East Side secondary schools have banded together to produce A Night to Support Philippines Typhoon Victims. The fundraising concert is Thursday, Nov. 21.
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12th & Cambie: What’s urinalysis, head hunter Chow?

12th & Cambie: What’s urinalysis, head hunter Chow?

OK, here we go… Last week in this space , I allowed former Vision city councillor George Chow to issue a challenge to readers to name the location of his favourite … urinal? I know, crazy stuff to be writing about.
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NPA organizes 'neighbourhood listening forums'

NPA organizes 'neighbourhood listening forums'

Campaign criticizes Vision Vancouver's consultation efforts
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