Tag: Vancouver
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Vancouver Stabbings on Yaletown Seawall: Police Probe
Overview Vancouver Police are actively investigating a string of stabbings that occurred early this morning along the popular Yaletown seawall. The incident sent three victims to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and investigators say the attacks appear to have been random and unprovoked. What happened Authorities were alerted just after 7:30 a.m. to multiple people being…
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Vancouver Park Board’s Harry Potter apology draws J.K. Rowling’s attention
Vancouver Park Board Vote Sparks Backlash and Reflection The Vancouver Park Board’s decision to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community over its November decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park has become a flashpoint in the city’s ongoing discussions about inclusion, sponsorship, and free speech. A motion passed by the board…
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VPD investigates trio of stabbings along Yaletown seawall
Three Stabbings Reported Along Vancouver’s Yaletown Seawall Vancouver police are investigating a string of stabbings that occurred early this morning along the popular Yaletown seawall near David Lam Park. The incident sparked concern among local residents and visitors who use the waterfront path for jogging, walking, or cycling. What Happened Police say that just after…
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Vancouver Park Board’s Rowling Controversy Spurs Apology to 2SLGBTQ+ Community
Overview: A decision with nationwide attention The Vancouver Park Board’s recent motion to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community over the decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park has drawn national attention, including a public response from author J.K. Rowling. What began as a routine policy debate evolved into a test…
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Vancouver Park Board Apology Over Harry Potter Event Draws J.K. Rowling’s Attention
Background: The controversy unfolds in Stanley Park The Vancouver Park Board recently passed a motion to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park in November. The event, which features immersive experiences inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, became a flashpoint in debates over…
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Vancouver Halloween Costume Ideas That Nail Local Reality This Year
Introduction: A Halloween That Speaks Vancouver If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with a rent that feels like a small fortune, suffer through a timely SkyTrain delay, or share the sidewalk with a particularly judgmental crow, this list is for you. This Halloween, skip the generic witches and vampires. Embrace costumes that…
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Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate
Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your daily Vancouver experiences into a costume that’s instantly recognizable, you’re in the right place. This year, celebrate local culture with outfits that are part funny, part tragic, and all too relatable. From city wildlife to the quirks of rent and…
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Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate: Local Turns You’ll Actually Get
Introduction: Why Vancouver-specific costumes steal the show Halloween is the one night you can turn metropolitan anecdotes into wearable art. If you’ve ever felt the sting of Vancouver’s quirks—crow etiquette, sky-high rents, transit quirks, or Jericho Beach’s legendary wildlife—you know there’s plenty of material to mine. This year, skip the standard witches and vampires. Embrace…
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Vancouver Residents Seek Stronger Disaster Preparedness and Community Ties
Overview of the Vancouver disaster preparedness study A joint study by the University of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience Research Network and the City of Vancouver Emergency Management Agency surveyed nearly 3,000 residents and held six focus groups to explore how people perceive risk and plan for emergencies. The research aims to uncover what Vancouverites know,…
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Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection
Vancouver residents take steps to prepare for disasters—but gaps remain Vancouverites are increasingly taking steps to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire smoke and other emergencies, but they say clearer information and stronger community ties are still needed to feel truly ready. A recent study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in partnership with the City…