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Aug 14, 2026
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Vancouver council approves ABC's public-safety plebiscite questions for October ballot
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Vancouver council approves ABC's public-safety plebiscite questions for October ballot
Non-ABC councillors accuse Mayor Ken Sim’s party of political theatre, while ABC says voters deserve a say on public safety
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By Cheryl Chan
Published Aug 14, 2026
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Mayor Ken Sim, at the podium, and several ABC councillors speak against a proposed overdose prevention site on Helmcken Street in downto…
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