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City submits final application to Health Canada for “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization

Today, as part of an ongoing and iterative process, the City of Vancouver announced that the final proposal for the “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization of simple possession has been submitted...Read More
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June 01, 2021

Mayor Stewart’s statement on confirmation of the remains of 215 children at Kamloops Indian Residential School

“Confirmation of the bodies of 215 children at Kamloops Indian Residential School, buried unceremoniously and away from their families, culture, and lands, is yet another immeasurable tragedy stemming from Canada’s...Read More
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May 30, 2021

Mayor Kennedy Stewart welcomes B.C.’s evidence-based restart plan

Mayor Kennedy Stewart applauded the provincial government and public health officials today following the release of B.C.’s detailed and evidence-based restart plan. “With over 63 per cent of eligible residents...Read More
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May 25, 2021

Mayor's Stewart's statement on the wrongful handcuffing of retired Justice Selwyn Romilly

The following is a statement from Mayor Kennedy Stewart regarding the wrongful handcuffing and detention of Justice Selwyn Romilly. I am appalled by how Vancouver Police officers wrongfully detained and...Read More
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May 15, 2021

Mayor Kennedy Stewart's May 12 Media Availability

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May 12, 2021

New data: City approves record number of new homes in 2020

Today, I am proud to report that Vancouver is making progress in tackling the housing crisis by approving a record number of new homes in 2020. Just four years into...Read More
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May 07, 2021

Mayor joins workers in calling for $8 million in provincial aid to the Pacific National Exhibition

With forecasted losses of nearly $15 million dollars due to COVID-19 related closures, Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) management and workers, along with Mayor Kennedy Stewart, warn the PNE, as we...Read More
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April 30, 2021

Kennedy Stewart joins friendly competition with fellow Mayors to raise funds for Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Starting May 1, Mayor Kennedy Stewart will be joining the Mayors of the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver in the Mayor’s Food...Read More
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April 30, 2021

Mayor helps pass new bylaw that will speed up building more social housing

Vancouver City Council has approved a new bylaw to simplify and speed up building thousands of new affordable homes for low and moderate-income workers and families. This bylaw will eliminate the rezoning...Read More
April 27, 2021
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