Vancouver sees relief as gas prices drop with the carbon tax removal, but a smuggling arrest and a train crash investigation revealing crew inattention raise serious concerns.
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Vancouver, City, News, British Columbia, Canada
Week of Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2025
Vancouver's week: bold innovations meet pressing safety and economic challenges.
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Vancouver experienced a week of dramatic shifts: relief from lower gas prices coexisted with smuggling arrests, train investigations, and safety incidents. Amid economic strains and trade debates, a new crypto coin launch and a lively municipal byelection signaled fresh leadership and digital ambition.
Mayor Ken Sim unveiled a new crypto coin, marking a bold digital step for Vancouver's political scene and finance innovation.
thebreaker.newsVancouver faces sharp challenges today: pharmacists urge removal of drug tariffs amid ongoing trade debates while a by-election heats up and B.C.'s credit rating falls again.
vancouver.citynews.ca · thebreaker.news · vancouver.citynews.caSoftwood lumber tensions continue in BC while a Vancouver incident injures a woman in a Tesla after a rock smash. Meanwhile, Alberta leads the nation in beverage container recycling progress.
toronto.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caUBC faces tuition hikes amid new policy changes, Rogers advances a $7B stake sale in its network, and North Vancouver updates tax certificate rates. These adjustments mark a day of significant financial shifts in the city.
vancouver.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · ltsa.caVancouver’s municipal byelection delivered competitive results as COPE and OneCity secured council seats. Strong voter turnout underscored the city's commitment to robust local democracy and promising leadership transition.
www.theglobeandmail.comVancouver's byelection brings fresh voices championing road safety and housing; meanwhile, farmers confront the heavy toll of avian flu, though relief comes with no new infections.
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