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ProvinceProvince
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Is it time to incorporate mental health calls into BC's 911 system?

Is it time to incorporate mental health calls into BC's 911 system?

A city-funded program is diverting mental health calls away from police, while a new report lays out options and recommendations to modernize 911 calls in BC.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
StudentsStudents
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UBC student union calls for more details on long-awaited SkyTrain extension

UBC student union calls for more details on long-awaited SkyTrain extension

It's a project with broad support from governments, the university, and the public, but it's languished for nearly two decades. UBC students and city councillors are calling for tangible progress

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
InfrastructureInfrastructure
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Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

The regional government wants to speed up water metering adoption througout the region

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver’s bike-sharing is fractured. Is there any way to fix it?
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Metro Vancouver’s bike-sharing is fractured. Is there any way to fix it?

Most municipalities have their own system, creating a patchwork of providers that dont' work in different municipalities

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
TranslinkTranslink
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City council wants to subdivide Vancouver laneway homes. Will that help home affordability?

City council wants to subdivide Vancouver laneway homes. Will that help home affordability?

Vancouver council directed staff to explore subdividing properties to sell laneway homes separately as an affordability measure. But could it fuel speculation?

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
Ken SimKen Sim
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Metro Vancouver spending, governance practices in the spotlight

Metro Vancouver spending, governance practices in the spotlight

Metro Vancouver’s spending and governance practices are in the spotlight. Plus, the churn of late-night music and dance venues continues.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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How much should Metro Vancouver mayors make?

How much should Metro Vancouver mayors make?

Questions are being raised after one mayor is set to make almost $400,000 this year

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver bike infrastructure improving, but safety concerns rise

Metro Vancouver bike infrastructure improving, but safety concerns rise

Cycling is proving to be more popular, but is facing some headwinds in the region

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver
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Regional taxes set to increase in 2025

Regional taxes set to increase in 2025

The increase is needed to pay for the spiralling costs of infrastructure

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
TranslinkTranslink
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TransLink's requesting $2.9 billion in funding

TransLink's requesting $2.9 billion in funding

They need to cover both an operating deficit and capital funding

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe