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Mike Howell
Recent Work by Mike
Vancouver city staff cite need for supportive housing, overdose sites in other municipalities
Region had 8,150 supportive housing units in 2023, with 77 per cent in Vancouver
Feb 21, 2025 4:30 PM
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Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection
Ralph Kaisers joins tech leader Jaime Stein to become ABC Vancouver’s two candidates
Feb 20, 2025 3:30 PM
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Vancouver mayor slams federal government over inaction on bail reform
Ken Sim: “Excuse my language, but that's bullshit. Just tell us you're not going to do something. Don't ignore our calls.”
Feb 19, 2025 3:30 PM
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Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer to retire in April
Palmer: "I've had other opportunities come my way that I want to explore."
Feb 18, 2025 3:41 PM
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Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside
Ken Sim: "We're at a breaking point, and we can't keep pouring money into a system that isn't delivering real results."
Feb 13, 2025 4:23 PM
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Auditor general’s office investigates transactions of City of Vancouver land sales
Ongoing investigation resulted from ‘whistle blower’ complaints made in 2024
Feb 13, 2025 3:30 PM
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UBC law prof raises privacy concerns over police access to Vancouver’s traffic cameras
Benjamin Perrin: “This initiative represents a significant step toward mass surveillance that should alarm all Canadians, including those in our community.”
Feb 13, 2025 8:46 AM
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Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump’s tariffs
Coun. Lenny Zhou: “We have never been a country that surrenders our sovereignty for the convenience of others. When our people are tested, we do not falter; we rise.”
Feb 11, 2025 3:00 PM
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Vancouver politicians push for electric passenger ferry to Gibsons, Bowen Island
Rebecca Bligh: "It’s incredibly exciting. Where it can go is even more exciting.”
Feb 7, 2025 9:04 AM
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City of Vancouver enters ‘big leagues of development’ with market rental housing strategy
City embarks on a ‘made-in-Vancouver’ response to city’s housing crisis, aims to build 4,300 units
Feb 6, 2025 4:30 PM
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