A provincial expert slammed U.S. tariff threats while a Delta plane crash injured 18 at Pearson. In Richmond, a Conservative rally emerged after a housing project cancellation. Canada secured a hockey win over Finland ahead of the finals.
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Week of Feb 17 – Feb 23, 2025
A whirlwind week in Vancouver balancing crises with community resilience.
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Vancouver faced a turbulent week as seismic shocks and transport disruptions stirred safety concerns, while public health shifts and policy debates added to the mix. Amid these challenges, community events and local initiatives highlighted the city’s enduring resolve and spirit.
Today in Vancouver, LifeLabs faces rotating closures amid a strike notice, and YVR passengers experience delays following a Pearson crash. Meanwhile, egg prices stay steady and a community award highlights local activism.
vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · urbanaffairsassociation.orgBC shifts its safer supply program to a witnessed model as a second measles case arises in the Lower Mainland, intensifying public health pressures in Vancouver.
vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.caVancouver grapples with public safety concerns as its drug decriminalization trial fuels debate over escalating overdose deaths, while city staff resist single egress code changes, intensifying policy challenges.
www.abc.net.au · storeys.comA 5.4 earthquake shook Vancouver and coastal British Columbia today, prompting emergency alerts and reminders of the region’s seismic risks. Residents remain cautious as authorities monitor further activity.
halifax.citynews.caA moderate earthquake rattled southwestern British Columbia, leaving residents anxious as inconsistent emergency alerts disrupted recovery efforts.
toronto.citynews.caVancouver's Jewish Book Festival returned for its 40th year, underscoring cultural resilience amid rising antisemitism and geopolitical tensions.
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