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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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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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Tsleil-Waututh Nation looks to buy casino at Hastings Park in Vancouver

Tsleil-Waututh Nation looks to buy casino at Hastings Park in Vancouver

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation opened casino in 2007 with 400-plus slot machines
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Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on crime, festival tragedy, leadership

Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on crime, festival tragedy, leadership

Steve Rai is the Vancouver Police Department’s first chief of South Asian descent. Part one of a two-part Q&A.
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Ken Sim’s former chief of staff considers Vancouver mayoral run in 2026

Ken Sim’s former chief of staff considers Vancouver mayoral run in 2026

Kareem Allam in legal dispute with mayor over allegations related to police investigation
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Vancouver councillor acclaimed as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Vancouver councillor acclaimed as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Two-term councillor Rebecca Bligh not ruling out run for mayor in 2026
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Should Vancouver’s civic elections be run by Elections BC?

Should Vancouver’s civic elections be run by Elections BC?

ABC Vancouver councillors make unsuccessful push to have province’s electoral organization take over city elections
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Plan to revitalize Vancouver’s Granville Street strip goes to council Wednesday

Plan to revitalize Vancouver’s Granville Street strip goes to council Wednesday

Staff report: ‘The area faces challenges with vacant storefronts, lack of daytime activity and rising health, safety and street disorder concerns’
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City of Vancouver ‘pauses’ work on mayor’s push to abolish elected park board

City of Vancouver ‘pauses’ work on mayor’s push to abolish elected park board

Provincial government did not make Ken Sim’s requested Vancouver Charter amendments in spring session of legislature
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Prime Minister Mark Carney: Collaboration with municipalities ‘more important than ever’

Prime Minister Mark Carney: Collaboration with municipalities ‘more important than ever’

PM meets with Vancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh, who is president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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