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Gotta love getting a statement from the VPD at 3:45 where they're essentially now walking this back, even though they confirmed the initial tip I got last Friday.
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The Vancouver Police Department wonât be staffing Vancouver beaches with officers on ATVs this summer.
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Vancouver mayor, park board chair spar over VPD cutting beach patrols
The Vancouver Police Department wonât be staffing Vancouver beaches with officers on ATVs this summer.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-park-board-chair-spar-over-vpd-cutting-beach-patrols/
about 6 hours ago
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CTV News Vancouver
about 9 hours ago
Vancouver parts ways with 2 city clerks
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Vancouver parts ways with 2 city clerks
The City of Vancouverâs two senior clerks have been replaced, CTV News has learned.
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CTV News Vancouver
3 days ago
Province asks Vancouver mayor to delay changes to building code and climate policies
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Province asks Vancouver mayor to delay changes to building code and climate policies
B.C.âs minister of housing and municipal affairs is weighing in on Vancouver Mayor Ken Simâs plan that seeks to change the cityâs building bylaw and pause some climate policies.
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CTV News Vancouver
10 days ago
Cyclist sues Vancouver Police Department after being hit by stolen cruiser
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Cyclist sues Vancouver Police Department after being hit by stolen cruiser
A cyclist who was hit by a man who stole a Vancouver Police vehicle is suing the department.
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A newly constructed temporary plaza built next to an East Vancouver restaurant is raising questions as to whether it was accelerated due to the businessâ connection to the mayorâs office.
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Did the Vancouver mayorâs office fast-track a public plaza to benefit a staffer?
A newly constructed temporary plaza built next to an East Vancouver restaurant is raising questions as to whether it was accelerated due to the businessâ connection to the mayorâs office.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/did-the-vancouver-mayors-office-fast-track-a-public-plaza-to-benefit-a-staffer/
11 days ago
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âIt would avoid us doing drugs in public, doing drugs around children, around elderly folks, just around people who don't want to be around drugs. Right now, we're on the street corners, we're on the sidewalk, and it's inhumane.â
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Vancouver mayor moves to block opening of downtown overdose prevention site
Vancouver Coastal Health plans to open site in June in building at 900 Helmcken Street
https://www.biv.com/biv-rss-linkedin/vancouver-mayor-moves-to-block-opening-of-downtown-overdose-prevention-site-12239530
16 days ago
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I am at Ambleside beach for an interview. I am one of the hordes.
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Iâm told Park board staff is now walking this back. Theyâve found one-time funding within the budget to support lifeguard staffing at 9 beaches.
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21 days ago
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After receiving a $175,000 boost to its budget, the Vancouver Police Board has only scheduled four meetings for all of 2026âhalf the number held last year, the bare minimum required by provincial legislation, and far fewer than other municipalities.
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Vancouver Police Boardâs lack of transparency âraises alarm bellsâ: expert
After receiving a $175,000 boost to its budget, the Vancouver Police Board has only scheduled four meetings for all of 2026âhalf the number held last year, the bare minimum required by provincial legi...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-police-boards-lack-of-transparency-raises-alarm-bells-expert/
29 days ago
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CTV News Vancouver
about 1 month ago
Vancouver police department spent $55K on ceremony for incoming chief
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Vancouver police department spent $55K on ceremony for incoming chief
The Vancouver Police Department spent nearly $56,000 on its October change of command ceremony for Chief Const. Steve Rai, CTV News has learned.
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Some Vancouver community centres are questioning Mayor Ken Simâs decision to prioritize certain rec centers, following a comprehensive report published four years ago.
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âFully disagreeâ: Vancouver community centres critical of mayorâs rec centre renewal
Some Vancouver community centres are questioning Mayor Ken Simâs decision to prioritize certain community centers, following a comprehensive report published four years ago.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/fully-disagree-vancouver-community-centres-critical-of-mayors-rec-centre-renewal/
about 1 month ago
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As someone obsessed with skincare, I need to know what the $600 face serum is that was gifted to Mayor Ken Sim.
about 1 month ago
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The City of Vancouver has eliminated one of two sex worker safety planner positions as it continues to work through âorganizational and operational changes.â
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City of Vancouver cuts sex worker safety planner position
The City of Vancouver has eliminated one of two sex worker safety planner positions as it continues to work through âorganizational and operational changes.â
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/city-of-vancouver-cuts-sex-worker-safety-planner-position/
about 1 month ago
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CTV News Vancouver
about 1 month ago
Vancouver Police Board chair to step down in June
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Vancouver Police Board chair to step down in June
The chair of the Vancouver Police Board will be concluding his term come the end of June, according to a statement by the board.
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ABC Coun. Mike Klassen on CBC right now telling Michelle Elliot he'd be surprised if people bring up the Mayor's false comments about Coun. Sean Orr while door knocking.
about 1 month ago
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CTV News Vancouver
about 1 month ago
Drug claim didnât hurt opponentâs reputation, Vancouver mayor argues in defamation suit response
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Drug claim didnât hurt opponentâs reputation, Vancouver mayor argues in defamation suit response
Accusing a political opponent of handing out drugs on Christmas did not damage his reputation, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has argued in response to a defamation lawsuit spurred by his remarks.
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Patrick Johnstone
about 1 month ago
I am quoted in this CTV story about regional protesters against any form of supportive housing, and wanted to expand a bit on the thoughts I shared with CTV and relate it to the situation in
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Opposition to supportive housing mounts at municipalities across Metro Vancouver
Two community groups are behind growing opposition toward supportive housing projects across Metro Vancouver.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/opposition-to-supportive-housing-mounts-at-municipalities-across-metro-vancouver/
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Andy Yan
about 1 month ago
"Opposition to supportive housing mounts at municipalities across Metro Vancouver" as told by
@isabellazavarise.bsky.social
#bcpoli
#vanpoli
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Opposition to supportive housing mounts at municipalities across Metro Vancouver
Two community groups are behind growing opposition toward supportive housing projects across Metro Vancouver.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/opposition-to-supportive-housing-mounts-at-municipalities-across-metro-vancouver/
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
about 2 months ago
Vancouver votes down councillorâs motion to reverse pause on net new supportive housing
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Vancouver votes down councillorâs motion to reverse pause on net new supportive housing
Vancouver city council has voted to keep the pause on net new supportive housing.
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isabella zavarise
CTV News Vancouver
about 2 months ago
Union launches petition to restore funding for lifeguards at Vancouver beaches
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Union launches petition to restore funding for lifeguards at Vancouver beaches
The union representing lifeguards working for the City of Vancouver has launched a petition asking the park board to overturn its decision to remove lifeguards from five of the cityâs 10 beaches this summer.
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The Vancouver Park Board has confirmed to CTV News that it will save an estimated $400,000 to $600,000 by reducing seasonal, auxiliary lifeguards at five outdoor beaches this summer.
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Cutting seasonal lifeguards on beaches will save up to $600K, Vancouver Park Board says
The Vancouver Park Board has confirmed to CTV News that it will save an estimated $400,000 to $600,000 by reducing seasonal, auxiliary lifeguards at five outdoor beaches this summer.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/cutting-seasonal-lifeguards-on-beaches-will-save-up-to-600k-vancouver-park-board-says/
2 months ago
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Vancouver to remove lifeguards from some beaches for 2026 season
The City of Vancouver will not be providing lifeguards at certain beaches this year, CTV News has learned.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-to-remove-lifeguards-from-some-beaches-for-2026-season/
2 months ago
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The Vancouver Police Departmentâs new training academy in the Woodwardâs development on Hastings Street will likely save the buildingâs owner more than $170,000 a year in property taxes, CTV News has learned.
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VPD lease of former London Drugs property means tax revenue loss for City of Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Departmentâs new training academy in the Woodwardâs development on Hastings Street will likely save the buildingâs owner more than $170,000 a year in property taxes, CTV News has ...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vpd-lease-of-former-london-drugs-property-means-tax-revenue-loss-for-city-of-vancouver/
2 months ago
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The mayor's team confirmed today that Sim, "will not be using any taxpayer dollars in the lawsuit."
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2 months ago
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Penny Daflos
3 months ago
Whoâs giving the mayor the advice to keep this very damaging (for him) issue on the front burner for another day? Was it his initiative? Vancouver politics is weird but this is terrible strategically, especially considering he took only a handful of questions
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Vancouver mayor says he made false drug claim about opponent based on photo
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim told reporters Tuesday that he falsely claimed one of his council colleagues distributed illicit drugs after being shown a photo, and apologized for not verifying its authentic...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-says-he-made-false-drug-claim-about-opponent-based-on-photo/
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Mayor says someone showed him a photo that he didnât verify. He is now admitting his mistake. Only
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3 months ago
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The City of Vancouver has made changes to two of its financial teams, resulting in job losses.
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City of Vancouver trims its financial department as part of 2026 budget
The City of Vancouver has made changes to two of its financial teams, resulting in job losses.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/city-of-vancouver-trims-its-financial-department-as-part-of-2026-budget/
3 months ago
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I donât think anyone is going to be satisfied with these answers. Apologies for the lop sided video.
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3 months ago
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At a housing announcement event. The mayor is here. Letâs see if he talks to media.
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3 months ago
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The Province has still not approve this training facility. Westbank was there but didn't take interviews. Chief Rai tapped Westbank founder Ian Gillespie on the shoulder and said, "Thanks for working with us."
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3 months ago
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Do we think the Mayor and Zhou will speak to media tomorrow?
3 months ago
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In a recording of Simâs remarks to Chinese-speaking reporters about three weeks ago, the mayor says in English that Orr âwas handing out illegal drugs on Christmas Day to people on the streets.â
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim started false claim councillor 'handed out illegal drugs'
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused city Coun. Sean Orr of âhanding out illegal drugs on Christmas Dayâ in a briefing for Chinese-speaking reporters earlier this month, in a false assertion that was parti...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-started-false-claim-councillor-handed-out-illegal-drugs/
3 months ago
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They made the announcement in front of this massive art piece.
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3 months ago
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VPD Chief Cst. Steve Rai has just announced their own training facility in the Woodwardâs building.
3 months ago
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This motion passed. No surprises there, but I tried to delve into the back story behind this training facility. Sources say the mayors chief of staff told them the developer behind the project risks foreclosure if Woodwardâs is not tenanted.
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3 months ago
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no idea why this was brought up today. reporter's frequently write stories based solely on motions.
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3 months ago
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Coun. Bligh is withdrawing her supportive housing motion due to âmisinformation that was spreadâ. It will be tabled next month she says.
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3 months ago
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The Justice Institute of British Columbia is issuing a warning ahead of a Vancouver city councillorâs motion to ask for more than $1 million in funding for a new police training facility.
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VPD training facility pitch based on âincorrect informationâ: Justice Institute of B.C.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is issuing a warning ahead of a Vancouver city councillorâs motion to ask for more than $1 million in funding for a new police training facility.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vpd-training-facility-pitch-based-on-incorrect-information-justice-institute-of-bc/
3 months ago
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Part of Mayor Ken Sim's reponse: âI want to thank Councillor Zhou for acknowledging his mistake and taking responsibility for sharing information that was not accurate."
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3 months ago
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We tried to get a response from the Mayor. We also waited for Coun. Zhou but he did not turn up.
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3 months ago
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Posting this whole clip so you can watch. Opposition councillors say a video posted by Coun. Zhou on We Chat claims they have openly distributed drugs and use drugs.
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3 months ago
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A Vancouver municipal party has shared its plans for a progressive primary, but itâs not landing well with the two left-leaning parties meant to be part of it.
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OneCityâs progressive primary plan described as âultimatumâ by left-leaning Vancouver parties
A Vancouver municipal party has shared its plans for a progressive primary, but itâs not landing well with the two left-leaning parties meant to be part of it.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/onecitys-progressive-primary-plan-described-as-ultimatum-by-left-leaning-vancouver-parties/
3 months ago
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Jen St. Denis
3 months ago
As the only (I think?) local reporter in Tumbler Ridge, Trent Ernst has been heroically covering the tragedy unfolding in his town. Most of his reporting is happening on Facebook, which you can find here, along with links to his Patreon.
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Jimmy Thomson
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In its new report on the Hastings forced evictions, the BC Human Rights Commissioner just identified a, uh, pretty major gap in oversight:
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The closure of the Thomus Donaghy OPS comes as numerous health authorities have issued alerts due to a rise in drug poisonings.
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âIt doesnât make any senseâ: Abrupt closure of Vancouver overdose prevention site surprises community
The closure of a Vancouver overdose prevention site less than two years after it opened has come as a surprise to many in a downtown neighbourhood.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/it-doesnt-make-any-sense-abrupt-closure-of-vancouver-overdose-prevention-site-surprises-community/
4 months ago
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CTV News Vancouver
4 months ago
City of Vancouver to offer unionized staff voluntary departure program
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City of Vancouver to offer unionized staff voluntary departure program
The City of Vancouver is expanding its voluntary departure program to include unionized staff, according to the union representing city and parks staff.
https://bit.ly/4a2ULZB
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Green City Coun. Pete Fry's motion to address this issue passed unanimously. This is the second time I've reported on make-shift walls at this building. In both stories, the city said it had not issued any permits nor received any applications to subdivide units.
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Vancouver tenants say landlord is converting units into multiple rooms with makeshift walls
Tenants at a building in Vancouverâs West End say their landlord has converted dozens of units into short-term accommodations, subdivided with makeshift walls.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-tenants-say-landlord-is-converting-units-into-multiple-rooms-with-makeshift-walls/
4 months ago
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CTV News Vancouver
4 months ago
Vancouver council votes down living wage motion three years after scrapping policy
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Vancouver council votes down living wage motion three years after scrapping policy
Vancouver city council has voted down a motion to reinstate the city as a living wage employer, three years after the policy was scrapped, with just four councillors voting in support.
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Vancouver council is debating whether the city will become a Living Wage employer again. Right now the city offers a fair wage. Motion tabled by Fry and Maloney. Council axed program in 2023 in an in-camera meeting. Zhou asks Maloney if province is a living wage employer. She says ask the province.
4 months ago
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