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12th & Cambie: City/VPD’s mental health statistics not what they appear

So you’ve probably heard our world-class city is experiencing a disturbing trend of more people suffering from severe, untreated mental illnesses and causing problems for authorities.

Oct 28, 2013 2:14 PM Read more >

Former Musqueam chief Ernie Campbell dead at 72

Campbell known as being a firm and strong negotiator

Oct 28, 2013 1:56 PM Read more >

Vancouver council approves 'bold' Westbank tower project

Project designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels

Oct 25, 2013 12:01 PM Read more >

Dunbar: Open house held for new pipe to reduce Southlands stink

At a Metro Vancouver open house Thursday night (Oct. 24) approximately 25 Vancouverites offered feedback on proposed plans for the Highbury interceptor air management facility slated for Musqueum Park in Dunbar-Southlands.

Oct 24, 2013 3:49 PM Read more >

Vancouver city staff reject proposal for Stong's site

City of Vancouver staff have rejected a rezoning application for a six-storey mixed-use building on the Stong’s Market site.

Oct 24, 2013 1:56 PM Read more >

Neighbourhood groups form citywide coalition to influence Vancouver planning

Organizers say goal is not to unseat Vision

Oct 24, 2013 1:48 PM Read more >

Park board seeks more cash for seniors centre

$2.5 million requested from senior governments to build new facility

Oct 24, 2013 1:34 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayor sets up task force on mental health

UBC prof compares crisis to 1990s HIV/AIDS epidemic

Oct 24, 2013 12:53 PM Read more >

12th & Cambie: Ambrose not interested in harm reduction debate

Federal health minister wants harm elimination

Oct 23, 2013 4:59 PM Read more >

Storify: Vancouver bike path sparks fervent debate

Vancouver Courier stories about the Kits and Hadden parks bike path have been among the most well read on our website and have generated the most comments.

Oct 23, 2013 2:34 PM Read more >