Vancouver city council
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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Vancouver city council candidates discuss equity concerns
Peak Web October 10, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer On September 26, SFU Public Square and the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies hosted a forum for Vancouver city council candidates to discuss issues of equity in the city. The event was…
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