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Trans woman hopes funding cut will send message to Vancouver rape crisis group
March 21, 2019 - 1:09 PM

VANCOUVER - A transgender woman whose case against Canada's oldest rape crisis centre was dismissed by the courts says she hopes the City of Vancouver's decision to refuse the shelter funding will help change policies.
Homeless people complain they are cut off in park, want B.C. to take action
September 25, 2018 - 5:16 PM

LANGFORD, B.C. - A homeless woman living at a Vancouver Island campground with nearly three dozen others says vulnerable people aren't getting support from their families because officials have locked the gates to the public.
Straws, coffee cups targets of Vancouver strategy to cut down on plastic garbage
April 04, 2018 - 3:09 PM

Vancouver is the latest city in Canada to stir up opposition to plastic drinking straws, but it's not calling for an outright ban.
B.C. to launch undercover campaign to police Uber taxi alternative
November 03, 2014 - 4:25 PM

VICTORIA - Undercover agents with the authority to hand out fines up to $5,000 will soon be on the prowl for operators of unlicensed, alternative taxi services in British Columbia, says Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
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Trans woman hopes funding cut will send message to Vancouver rape crisis group