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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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Vancouver building inspector in ‘ongoing undocumented and unmitigated’ conflict of interest

Vancouver building inspector in ‘ongoing undocumented and unmitigated’ conflict of interest

Auditor general’s office will refer allegations of bribes to Vancouver police
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Vancouver’s parking enforcement officers to participate in body-worn camera trial

Vancouver’s parking enforcement officers to participate in body-worn camera trial

'They are constantly being harassed and sometimes physically threatened by the general public,' says union president
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ABC Vancouver’s financial agent fined $11,888 by Elections BC

ABC Vancouver’s financial agent fined $11,888 by Elections BC

Corey Sue says party 'did not intentionally attempt to circumvent campaign finance rules'
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Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Mayor Ken Sim directs staff to develop three property tax hike scenarios for 2026
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Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Luugat has generated thousands of police, fire calls since opened in 2020
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Vancouver’s ‘social housing initiative’ calls for 20-storey towers across city

Vancouver’s ‘social housing initiative’ calls for 20-storey towers across city

Veteran planners question scale of development, effect on urban design
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Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Assaults, robberies drop in first three months of 2025 when compared to same period in 2024
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Tower proposals for 518 rental homes go before Vancouver council

Tower proposals for 518 rental homes go before Vancouver council

Projects on West 7th, West 11th and East 10th all fall under Broadway Plan
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Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Staff report: 'A number of material risks or unknowns' could impose additional costs over and above current projection
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Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Steve Rai wants a more inclusive, innovative force but says real reform depends on others stepping up too. Part two of a two-part Q&A.
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