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Coolers seized from Vancouver encampment during heat wave
Rangers seized empty coolers from a person in a tent at Vancouver’s CRAB Park during a heat wave. The move, criticized as “cartoonish villainy,” violated a bylaw on sheltering in parks. The park board stated the coolers could have been kept in the tent and emphasized rangers’ wellness checks. Advocates condemned the enforcement as tyrannical and not compassionate towards the homeless.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 rumbles southwestern Canada, Vancouver Island
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Vancouver, Canada, with the epicenter 130 miles from Tofino on Vancouver Island. Two more quakes followed, measuring 5.4 and 4.7. No tsunami risk was reported. The area is prone to quakes due to tectonic plate interactions. The event occurred where the Pacific Plate and Juan de Fuca Plate meet.
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B.C. teacher reprimanded for emotionally unsafe comments
Vancouver high school teacher reprimanded for inappropriate comments towards students, including international students. Forced to take social justice course after complaints of professional misconduct. Comments included remarks about students’ nationalities and inappropriate language towards female students. Commissioner found teacher did not create a positive learning environment. Teacher acknowledged wrongdoing and agreed to complete a respectful professional boundaries course.
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City selects Lime Technology Inc. for Vancouvers shared escooter system
Vancouver City Council has selected Lime Technology Inc. to operate a new shared e-scooter system launching in late summer 2024. The system will start in two neighborhoods and expand city-wide over time. The agreement is for an initial five years with potential extensions. Safety measures and equity programs will be implemented. The system will be cost-neutral to the City. Mayor Ken Sim is excited for the sustainable transportation option.
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Metro Vancouver faces calls for a governance review
Metro Vancouver’s Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny manages a $2.6 billion budget for core services. Elected officials on the board raise concerns about conflicts of interest and call for a governance review and audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Project. Dobrovolny acknowledges the challenges and states that the decision for a governance review lies with the province.