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The City of Vancouver has unveiled new street signs honoring those impacted by the Komagata Maru tragedy, while acknowledging the city’s role in the event.

The city of Vancouver unveiled street signage as part of the honorary naming of a prominent avenue as Komagata Maru Place. | World News

Stash Hempeck responds to Ken Sims' letter "Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives equal discrimination."

A directive by the park board to its staff not to engage with transition work means the city hasn't been able to work up numbers on possible cost savings, council heard Wednesday.

When Vancouver city council got an update from Vancouver Coastal Health about a program embedding mental health nurses upstream in the Vancouver Police Departments response plan, the health authority was appreciative of local government support for their de-escalation initiatives.

Vancouver police said it will be deploying extra officers for the celebration and is warning everyone who is planning on attending to prepare for large crowds.

Canada Place, the street where a cruise and ferry terminal and the Vancouver Convention Centre both stand, will now have the second name of Komagata Maru Place.

Part of Vancouvers lively Gastown neighbourhood is becoming car-free this summer to make way for extended patios, art installations and special events.

Vancouver police board member Faye Wightman breaks silence on why she resigned, alleges interference in board matters by Mayor Ken Sim's office.

Faye Wightman has explained the reasons behind her Jan. 30 resignation, saying that apparent conflicts of interest and political interference made her unable to continue.