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Suicide prevention barriers on Granville Bridge further delayed
Peak Web September 23, 2024By: Caitlin Kingsmill, News Writer On July 24, a motion to install suicide prevention barriers on Granville Bridge was passed by Vancouver City Council. The Council agreed to fund one third of the estimated $20 million project, with the remaining funds to come from other levels of government. Funding for the project will be allocated in the city’s 2027–30 capital plan, despite the motion’s request for urgent action. This comes after a coalition of local organizations brought forth the issue to city Council and Vancouver mayor Ken Sim in a letter sent on July 17. The letter was signed by…
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Protest arises against city’s commemoration of Israel Independence Day
Peak Web June 5, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide and graphic descriptions of violence. On May 14, Vancouver City Hall and the Burrard Bridge were illuminated with blue and white lights by the City of Vancouver to celebrate “Israel…
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