Vancouver approved a new hotel policy to ease room shortages while party leaders crisscross Canada in the final election campaign week, marking a day of pragmatic policy and political motion.
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Vancouver, City, News, British Columbia, Canada
Week of Apr 21 – Apr 27, 2025
Vancouver’s week unfolded in vivid contrasts.
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