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Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Vancouver council voted 6-5 in July to reverse policy that banned use of natural gas for heating, hot water in construction of new detached homes
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ABC Vancouver's promise to hire 100 mental health nurses sits at 35

ABC Vancouver's promise to hire 100 mental health nurses sits at 35

Staff report cites challenges with "hiring capacity, labour market availability."
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Vancouver SRO owner decries vacancy control, despite legal victory

Vancouver SRO owner decries vacancy control, despite legal victory

Peter Thanas won court battle against City of Vancouver, only to have provincial government impose new law
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City of Vancouver employees see increase in threats, violence

City of Vancouver employees see increase in threats, violence

Parking enforcement officers were assaulted once every two weeks in 2023.
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UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

More than 300 'near misses' between pedestrians, vehicles recorded in two Vancouver intersections.
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Mayor Ken Sim: 'The City of Vancouver will always stand with the Jewish community'

Mayor Ken Sim: 'The City of Vancouver will always stand with the Jewish community'

Vancouver mayor issues statement Monday to mark first anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas on Israelis.
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Vancouver council limits groups from lighting up city hall, Burrard Bridge

Vancouver council limits groups from lighting up city hall, Burrard Bridge

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “It brings us in line with some other cities and keeps us out of international politics, which is a good thing.”
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Last survivor of Vancouver Asahi baseball team dies at 102

Last survivor of Vancouver Asahi baseball team dies at 102

Koichi Kaye Kaminishi ‘lived a lot of his life by baseball rules’
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City of Vancouver ‘pauses’ plan for fire hall annex in Strathcona area park

City of Vancouver ‘pauses’ plan for fire hall annex in Strathcona area park

Strathcona resident: “We're hoping for the best outcome for our community, but this fight is not over.”
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ABC Vancouver councillor attempts to rescind move to suspend work of integrity commissioner

ABC Vancouver councillor attempts to rescind move to suspend work of integrity commissioner

Lenny Zhou says he heard "loud and clear" from residents not to suspend Lisa Southern's work.
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