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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

Recent Work by Mike

Massive social housing-detox centre for Vancouver sees costs reach $200M

Massive social housing-detox centre for Vancouver sees costs reach $200M

Federal government now on board with $98M loan, $7M contribution
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Municipal law expert recommends more independence for Vancouver’s integrity commissioner

Municipal law expert recommends more independence for Vancouver’s integrity commissioner

Lawyer Reece Harding: “These offices can only be successful if given as much independence as can possibly be created.”
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City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
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Vancouver council urged to cool apartments at ‘extreme heat risk’ with provincial help

Vancouver council urged to cool apartments at ‘extreme heat risk’ with provincial help

City staff want to create mapping tool to identify which multifamily buildings are more exposed to high temperatures
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Massive social housing-detox project in Vancouver to begin construction

Massive social housing-detox project in Vancouver to begin construction

Ministry of Housing: 'We expect to share more details about the project, including the overall funding breakdown and construction schedule, very soon.'
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim receives police protection over threats

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim receives police protection over threats

Costs of mayor's police detail total $226K since November, says VPD chief
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Redevelopment of iconic Vancouver motel site goes to public hearing March 13

Redevelopment of iconic Vancouver motel site goes to public hearing March 13

City Centre Motor Hotel at 2111 Main St. currently serves as artists’ lodge
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Here’s what Vancouver council said in 6-3 decision to pause new supportive housing

Here’s what Vancouver council said in 6-3 decision to pause new supportive housing

Mayor Ken Sim: 'There's a lot of emotion on both sides of this.'
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Hundreds protest Vancouver mayor’s plan to pause construction of supportive housing

Hundreds protest Vancouver mayor’s plan to pause construction of supportive housing

Chinatown organizations write letter in support of Sim's motion
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Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Council votes 6-3 to direct staff to compile list of DTES non-profits, non-governmental organizations and their funding sources
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