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Vancouver Chinatown Stabbing: Accused Testifies to God's Compulsion

Blair Donnelly, accused of stabbing three people at a Vancouver Chinatown festival in September 2023 while on leave from a psychiatric hospital, testified that he felt compelled by God to commit the act.

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Vancouver Festival Attack: Charges Increased to 11 Counts of Second-Degree Murder

Adam Kai-Ji Lo, 30, faces 11 counts of second-degree murder for driving a vehicle into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival on April 26, killing 11 and injuring dozens; a security review was launched in response.

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15-Year-Old Stabbed to Death Near Vancouver's Robson Square

A 15-year-old boy from Surrey, B.C., was stabbed to death near Vancouver's Robson Square around 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2024, following a violent altercation; police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.

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Canada's Immigration Caps Reduce Rental Demand

Canada's limits on foreign students and new residents have caused average asking rents in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Halifax to fall between 2 and 8 percent in the past year, due to increased housing supply and decreased rental demand; this is according to a new study from the Canada Mortgage ...

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Toronto Allocates $2.1 Million for Festival Security Following Vancouver Attack

Toronto will allocate $2.1 million to enhance festival security following the deadly vehicle attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival, which killed 11 people; the city will also provide a $100,000 seed grant to help festival organizers create a non-profit association.

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B.C. to Overhaul Mental Health Act After Vancouver Attack

In response to an attack that killed 11 and injured 16 at a Vancouver festival, British Columbia will overhaul its 30-year-old Mental Health Act and conduct a public inquiry into whether systemic failures contributed to the incident involving Adam Lo, a 30-year-old man with a history of mental illne...

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Investor Role in Vancouver and Toronto Condo Market Stagnation

Between 2016 and 2022, investor ownership in newly built condos reached 50 percent in Vancouver and 58 percent in Toronto, while overall investor ownership was 43 percent and 52 percent respectively, excluding presale purchases, according to data from Simon Fraser University.

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PaRx Program Expands Nature Prescriptions Across Canada

The PaRx program, launched in 2020 by the BC Parks Foundation, has provided over 1.3 million nature prescriptions to Canadians, recommending at least two hours per week in natural environments to improve health, expanding to other provinces with 18,000 medical practitioners participating, aiming to ...

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British Columbia Deferral of Development Charges: A Half-Measure Compared to Other Cities' Cuts

British Columbia will allow developers to defer three-quarters of development charges for four years, while other cities like Mississauga and Vaughan have implemented significant cuts to these charges, which add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of new homes, particularly in expensive markets...

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Vancouver's Embrace of Coast Salish Art: A New Era for Indigenous Representation

Vancouver's public spaces are undergoing a transformation as Coast Salish art, distinct from previously dominant styles, is increasingly commissioned by the city and private developers, reflecting a growing appreciation for local Indigenous art traditions and a commitment to reconciliation.

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Vancouver Web Summit Defies US Border Policy Concerns, Attracts 15,000

The Vancouver Web Summit attracted 15,000 attendees, exceeding expectations despite US border policy concerns; while some US groups cancelled Canadian events, others relocated from the US to Canada due to these concerns.

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Vancouver Festival Attack: Mental Health of Suspect in Focus

On Saturday night, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, a man receiving mental health treatment on an extended leave, drove a vehicle into a Vancouver festival, killing 11 and injuring more than two dozen. He has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with further charges anticipated.

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