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Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes
“British Columbians have been waiting a long time for action against those who game the system to raise ticket prices through the roof. This legislation is going to help fans get a fair shot to buy tickets to their favourite …
Vancouver residents receive fifth eviction notice in six years
Dave Brighton has been given five eviction notices in the past six years. Breanna Karstens-Smith, Writer / Reporter, CTV Vancouver Published Sunday, April 7, 2019 A pair of Vancouver residents is preparing to take their landlord to the Residential Tenancy …
Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need
A ministerial order was issued that all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019. In issuing the order, Education Minister Rob Fleming said it’s time to …
Vancouver renters facing 5th eviction notice in 6 years at same house
Landlord argues he wants to take the house off the rental market so his sons can live there Rafferty Baker · CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2019 6:00 AM PT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago The building is …
Spencer speaks about homelessness
Spencer Chandra Herbert: Working together to end homelessness
Commentary by Spencer Chandra Herbert on March 27th, 2019 The first temporary modular-housing project opened at 220 Terminal Avenue—now, there are more than 2,000 units completed or under construction. City of Vancouver Homelessness has been hurting too many people in …
Province to launch catch-up immunization program to protect against measles
The Province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles. The program will run from April through June 2019. “With outbreaks of measles occurring globally and here in B.C., we …
Province asks for public input to make communities more walkable, bike friendly
Over the next six weeks, people are encouraged to share ideas online about ways to make active transportation options more convenient and easier to use – including bike lanes, walking paths and connections to transit. (File photo) Comments accepted online …