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Metro Vancouver directors to elect new chair amid board tension
Metro Vancouver directors will elect a new chair following the removal of Delta Mayor George Harvie. The regional district faces backlash over cost overruns for a wastewater treatment plant and spending on international travel. Vancouver Coun. Lisa Dominato aims to restore public confidence in the organization. Harvie faced criticism for high travel expenses.
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim defends city hall gym conversion
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is under scrutiny for converting a city hall boardroom into a personal gym. Green Party councillor Pete Fry criticized the move, questioning the mayor’s priorities. Sim defended the conversion, stating it was for privacy and efficiency. Fry and other councillors opposed the decision, citing concerns about political resources being added to the mayor’s office.
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CityNews Vancouver
Helicopter, hovercraft spotted searching for missing person in English Bay
VPD confirms helicopter and hovercraft in English Bay were conducting a search for a missing person. Const. Tania Visintin stated, “I don’t have an update as of yet.” Multiple reports of sightings from afternoon until 9:30 p.m.
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Daily Hive
Grouse Mountain’s original Skyride tramway has made its last trip after 58 years
Grouse Mountain Resort’s original aerial tramway, the Blue Skyride, has been decommissioned after decades of service. The newer Red Skyride will now be the primary means of transportation, with plans for a new high-capacity gondola in the works. The Blue Skyride, which opened in 1966, has been mainly used for freight and emergencies in recent years.
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Daily Hive
New temporary “VANCOUVER” sign arrives for the summer season
A vibrant new temporary “VANCOUVER” sign has been added to Granville Square Plaza in downtown Vancouver. Part of Junction Public Market’s summer takeover, the fuchsia-colored sign is a must-visit landmark for tourists, residents, and cruise ship passengers. Located at the Burrard Inlet Lookout, it offers a striking backdrop of the Canada Place cruise ship terminal and North Shore mountains.