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Ambulance and Air ambulance parked at Vancouver Waterfront

Planning to Support Distributed Ambulance Services in the City of Vancouver

Following catastrophic loss of life across the Lower Mainland during June 2021’s heat dome, this resolution directed staff to look at opportunities to better support distributed BC Ambulance Services in Vancouver. Read More
Updating BC’s Wrongful Death Law

Updating BC’s Wrongful Death Law

Tragically, hundreds of British Columbians will experience the loss of a loved one each year, and in the event of a wrongful death many will discover they cannot access legal representation or recourse.

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Extinguishing Consumer Fireworks

Extinguishing Consumer Fireworks

COUNCIL RESOLUTION

What started as a quixotic quest that earned me the ire of fireworks aficionados, some friends and neighbours, and a few councillors resulted in a tremendous outpouring of public support. The motion to ban consumer fireworks went from no support at council to a commanding endorsement at a remarkable change for our city.

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30km/h speed sign in City of Vancouver

Safer slower streets: 30kmph residential street pilot

The idea of slowing speed limits down could be elaborated upon in a more detailed blog post but there’s lots of evidence to support the why, and articulated in #VisionZero work being done around the world. The gist of the ask, take the 80% or so of residential roads in the City (defined by lack of a centre line), lower the speed from the default 50km/h to 30km/h for improved livability, more comfortable public realm and drastically improved survivability in the event a pedestrian is struck by a car.

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Considering Animal Welfare in Vancouver’s Procurement Policy

Considering Animal Welfare in Vancouver’s Procurement Policy

Updating the City of Vancouver’s ethical procurement policies to become one of the first cities in North America (and the world) to consider animal welfare.

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