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Mike Howell

Mike Howell

Recent Work by Mike

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Absenteeism rates have increased from 2022 to 2024
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ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

Sean Orr of COPE, Lucy Maloney of OneCity elected in April 5 byelection
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Vancouver mayor set to launch business task force amid tariff uncertainty

Vancouver mayor set to launch business task force amid tariff uncertainty

Task force will aim to ‘position Vancouver as the most competitive city in North America to start, grow and scale a business’
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Vancouver mayor launches ‘retail security task force’ to combat theft

Vancouver mayor launches ‘retail security task force’ to combat theft

Vancouver Police Department recorded 7,686 shoplifting incidents in 2024
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Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer joining RCMP

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer joining RCMP

Internal RCMP document says Palmer will serve as an assistant commissioner.
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Fire chief tells city council Vancouver at ‘low risk’ for wildfires

Fire chief tells city council Vancouver at ‘low risk’ for wildfires

Karen Fry on Stanley Park: “Under extreme fire conditions, a wind-driven fire has the potential to impact 25 per cent of the park within 12 hours.”
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Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Coun. Peter Meiszner: "I am in favour of exploring it and looking at all the implications, pros and cons. It's a conversation worth reigniting."
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B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner: 'This isn’t about shaming officers in any way.'
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Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

A total of 13 candidates vying for two vacant seats at city hall
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Vancouver sees 2,876 ballots cast on first day of advance voting for byelection

Vancouver sees 2,876 ballots cast on first day of advance voting for byelection

Turnout represents 45% increase over first advance voting day in 2017 civic race.
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