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UBC researchers run bad smell test on Metro Vancouverites

UBC researchers run bad smell test on Metro Vancouverites

More than 500 users of SmellVan app recorded bad smells, including animal processing and cannabis cultivation.
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'High' number of rezoning applications for Vancouver's Broadway corridor

'High' number of rezoning applications for Vancouver's Broadway corridor

Deputy city manager: Development opportunities enabled by Broadway Plan 'attractive even in this challenging market'
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Crime continues to fall in Vancouver

Crime continues to fall in Vancouver

VPD data shows decreases in assaults, property crime, stolen vehicles in first six months of 2024.
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More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

Statistics Canada study shows listings on sites such as Airbnb increased more than 60% from 2017 to 2023.
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UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

Study identified 2,000 children at age 10 that had almost 70 per cent probability of not completing high school.
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Four years later, Vancouver homeless centre still not open

Four years later, Vancouver homeless centre still not open

A 60-bed 'navigation centre' announced in August 2020 is still in the planning stages.
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Funding remains unclear for suicide prevention fencing on Granville Bridge

Funding remains unclear for suicide prevention fencing on Granville Bridge

Council commits to one-third of estimated $10-million to $20-million cost.
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Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

B.C.'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.
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Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

City's director of sustainability: "It would set us back potentially tens of thousands of [greenhouse gas emissions]."
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Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “I am not impressed — I will be honest — with this applicant.”
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