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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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Vancouver council rejects small business leaders' plea for tax break

Vancouver council rejects small business leaders' plea for tax break

Coun. Rebecca Bligh: "This decision made today is not made lightly by any stretch."
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Vancouver's chief licence inspector orders magic mushroom dispensary to close

Vancouver's chief licence inspector orders magic mushroom dispensary to close

Sarah Hicks: "If you continue to operate without a valid business licence, you will be subject to further enforcement actions."
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Vancouver fire department's headquarters on the move?

Vancouver fire department's headquarters on the move?

Affordable housing considered, but not part of $40M proposal for new hall in Grandview-Woodland.
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Has Vancouver become noisier? Yes, yes it has

Has Vancouver become noisier? Yes, yes it has

Residents say noise from construction, traffic and emergency vehicles increasing.
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Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer earned $464,207 in 2023

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer earned $464,207 in 2023

City manager Paul Mochrie collected $364,873, Mayor Ken Sim $200,397
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Illegal Airbnb operator loses bid to rejoin Vancouver short-term rental market

Illegal Airbnb operator loses bid to rejoin Vancouver short-term rental market

Anuj Chopra: "I stand before you all with humility and profound acknowledgement of my past missteps."
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'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

James Watson: "We picked an iconic venue, which is quite a nice place to get married."
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Health Canada warns City of Vancouver over licensing mushroom dispensary

Health Canada warns City of Vancouver over licensing mushroom dispensary

Letter: "Health Canada maintains the position that illegally operating storefronts pose a risk to the health and safety of Canadians."
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Vancouver council extends public drinking at seven plazas, one parklet

Vancouver council extends public drinking at seven plazas, one parklet

Cambie, Granville and Main streets on tap to continue as spots to legally consume alcohol.
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Why is free public Wi-Fi not widespread in the Downtown Eastside?

Why is free public Wi-Fi not widespread in the Downtown Eastside?

City looks to expand reach of Wi-Fi after call from community advocates.
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