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No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

No fun city: Vancouver's crackdown on late night venues

Many venue operators worry it will push the events back into the shadows

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election
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The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election

We break down the issues shaping Ken Sim's election chances with just under a year to go until the next municipal election

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Public SafetyPublic Safety
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Lookout readers have their say on cycling in Vancouver

Lookout readers have their say on cycling in Vancouver

Readers had general praise for cycling routes and infrastructure, mixed reviews on e-bikes, and concerns over sidewalk riding and a lack of investment in certain neighbourhoods.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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
West EndWest End
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Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Public SafetyPublic Safety
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Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

One councillor has submitted a freedom of information request to uncover what happened

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Is Task Force Barrage undermining OPS?

Advocates say Task Force Barrage is deterring people from accessing life-saving overdose prevention sites and questions remain about its budget

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
Public SafetyPublic Safety
Horror and tragedy in Vancouver and for the Filipino community

Horror and tragedy in Vancouver and for the Filipino community

A driver of an SUV killed 11 people and injured many more at a Filipino festival over the weekend. The number of dead could rise even more.

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe