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Ken SimKen Sim
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Kitsilano pool reservation system staying put for now

Kitsilano pool reservation system staying put for now

And Lookout readers share their opinion on the Kitsilano booking system

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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Final phase of Stanley Park logging approved, and a legal challenge kicks back into gear

Final phase of Stanley Park logging approved, and a legal challenge kicks back into gear

But a court case may cause future issues

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
HousingHousing
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How Vancouver fits in BC’s new cabinet

How Vancouver fits in BC’s new cabinet

Former OneCity councillor Christine Boyle will take over housing. Plus, a new DTES and Chinatown parliamentary secretary

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
Park BoardPark Board
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Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules

Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules

ABC's Marie-Claire Howard is responding to a recent upwelling of discontent, but it seems that the proposal to remove the system is coming too late to be implemented this summer.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Restaurant ReviewRestaurant Review
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Frank the person doesn't exist. But, blessedly, Frank’s Pizza does

Frank the person doesn't exist. But, blessedly, Frank’s Pizza does

Located over in East Vancouver, Frank's Pizza is slinging out Brooklyn-style pizzas that will leave you satisfied and full

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver’s bike-sharing is fractured. Is there any way to fix it?
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Metro Vancouver’s bike-sharing is fractured. Is there any way to fix it?

Most municipalities have their own system, creating a patchwork of providers that dont' work in different municipalities

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
TranslinkTranslink
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City council wants to subdivide Vancouver laneway homes. Will that help home affordability?

City council wants to subdivide Vancouver laneway homes. Will that help home affordability?

Vancouver council directed staff to explore subdividing properties to sell laneway homes separately as an affordability measure. But could it fuel speculation?

Dustin Godfrey
Dustin Godfrey
HousingHousing
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come
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How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

A number of community development changes are setting the stage for a changing city

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

The area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations is set to see some big changes...

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
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Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
SportsSports
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Canucks re-sign three key players, putting trust in current core

Canucks re-sign three key players, putting trust in current core

One of the signings, Brock Boeser, was a real surprise

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Vancouver Police DepartmentVancouver Police Department
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City parking officers to get body-worn cameras as violent incidents rise

City parking officers to get body-worn cameras as violent incidents rise

The cameras will be used during a six-month pilot program as one measure to help prevent verbal and physical abuse by the public toward city staff.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
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