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Vancouver’s ‘defensive architecture’ is hostile to homeless, say critics

Vancouver’s ‘defensive architecture’ is hostile to homeless, say critics

Defensive architecture is a now ubiquitous feature of urban design intended to prevent unwanted behaviour in certain public areas, such as loitering, sleeping and, yes, skateboarding.
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Air Canada flight out of Vancouver has 'engine shutdown' with 112 passengers onboard

Air Canada flight out of Vancouver has 'engine shutdown' with 112 passengers onboard

An Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Anchorage was re-routed on Sunday, June 23 after the aircraft's engine shutdown mid-flight.
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Woman wakes up alone in the dark, trapped inside of Air Canada plane

Woman wakes up alone in the dark, trapped inside of Air Canada plane

Air Canada is facing some serious questions after a woman was left alone sleeping in the dark in a parked aircraft in Toronto.
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Police looking for alleged flasher who cruised SkyTrain between Burnaby and Vancouver

Police looking for alleged flasher who cruised SkyTrain between Burnaby and Vancouver

Transit police are looking for help finding a man who allegedly flashed his genitals at a female SkyTrain passenger in April.
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Woman missing from Metro Vancouver treatment centre found safe

Woman missing from Metro Vancouver treatment centre found safe

The 46-year-old woman reported missing Sunday from a psychiatric care facility was located safe and sound Monday.
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Climber falls to his death while on Stawamus Chief in Squamish

Climber falls to his death while on Stawamus Chief in Squamish

A rock climber has died after falling approximately 30 metres from the Stawamus Chief on June 22.
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Power outage takes 7,300 BC Hydro customers off the grid in Vancouver

Power outage takes 7,300 BC Hydro customers off the grid in Vancouver

A huge power outage has 7,300 BC Hydro customers near downtown Vancouver in the dark Monday morning.
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Wildfire continues to burn along Sea to Sky Highway, traffic delays expected

Wildfire continues to burn along Sea to Sky Highway, traffic delays expected

A small wildfire is burning just above the highway connecting Vancouver and Whistler.
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Vancouver residents fed up with drivers taking 'short-cuts' through Hastings-Sunrise

Vancouver residents fed up with drivers taking 'short-cuts' through Hastings-Sunrise

Hastings-Sunrise resident Max Richter says traffic along East Georgia has gotten worse in recent months with drivers trying to avoid Hastings Street.
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Three massive First Nations welcome posts unveiled in Vancouver (Photos)

Three massive First Nations welcome posts unveiled in Vancouver (Photos)

More than 1,000 school kids, district staff and First Nations representatives convened at the Vancouver School Board office Friday for the unveiling of three massive welcome posts carved by members of the Squamish and Musqueam First Nations.
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