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Squamish bear cubs released back into the wild

Squamish bear cubs released back into the wild

A ‘second chance’ for both the bears and the community, says mayor
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Muni Morsels: Speed bylaw coming to Bowen and climate strategy adopted

Muni Morsels: Speed bylaw coming to Bowen and climate strategy adopted

Briefs from the April 27 Bowen Island Municipal Council regular meeting . Need for less speed Council passed first reading of a speed bylaw.
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Short term rental bylaws pass first reading; rental tax stalled

Short term rental bylaws pass first reading; rental tax stalled

Briefs from the April 27 Bowen Island Municipal Council regular meeting . MRDT review It’s back to the drawing board for the short term accommodation tax.
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BIM requesting the province prohibit motorized use on Mt. Gardner

BIM requesting the province prohibit motorized use on Mt. Gardner

This could be the end of the trail for motor vehicles on Mt. Gardner. Bowen Island Municipality is appealing to the province to ban motorized use on Mt. Gardner.
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Bowen fire dept. needs better training documentation, fire inspection program: core service review

Bowen fire dept. needs better training documentation, fire inspection program: core service review

The core service review of the Bowen Island Fire Department came to council April 14.
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Islanders build ad hoc supply chains during pandemic

Islanders build ad hoc supply chains during pandemic

For Leanne Bruce, supply chain management comes naturally – which has morphed into an unexpected bonus for the residents of the remote island of Gambier during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I manage a band, so I’m used to moving people and goods around.
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YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

The union representing workers at the Vancouver Airport Authority says its workforce will be reduced by 25-30% in the coming weeks, following negotiations that will address voluntary buyouts and early retirement offers.
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Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels
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Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings
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Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open
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