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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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Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Carbon pollution cut by 17% since 2007, but short of 50% goal for 2030
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Park board staff recommends permanent 'swim attire' policy at Vancouver pools

Park board staff recommends permanent 'swim attire' policy at Vancouver pools

Year-long trial produced one complaint regarding topless females.
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Vancouver modular housing for homeless destined for Kamloops

Vancouver modular housing for homeless destined for Kamloops

The 98-unit, two-building complex from Cambie Street was moved to make way for the new Vancouver Art Gallery.
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