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Why has a school for Olympic Village taken 19 years to approve?

A school promised for Olympic Village is close to approval after decades of delays, yet some residents still oppose it. Justin McElroy breaks down why it’s taken so long and what the fight is about. We also look at a big result in the OneCity mayoral race and what it means for local politics.

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  Wait, how much will the World Cup cost Vancouver?

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  Richmond, the Garden City, is growing fast

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  A tale of one condo tower and a group of pre-sale buyers

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  Is Vancouver ready for the FIFA Men's World Cup?

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  Changes to a Vancouver bus route could have expected consequences

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  Midnight is the new day time...and other Vancouver bylaw changes for FIFA

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  Mayor Ken Sim has 11 AI agents and two new data centres

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  How does B.C. Ferries determine when to cancel a sailing for bad weather?

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  Police link shooting deaths of two teenagers to gang violence in Surrey

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  Are you ready to choose your (mayoral) fighter?

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  Hey Vancouver, we know what your next home will look like

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  What was the lasting impact of Expo 86?

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  Should parking be free at Metro Vancouver beaches?

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  What makes a great city street?

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  Simons takes over old Nordstrom space

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  Why is Langley taking on so much debt?