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A growing debate over building safety and housing affordability has reached Calgary, where local firefighters and architects are divided on whether apartment buildings should be allowed to have just one exit stairwell instead of two.

Overtime costs at the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) have risen sharply between 2022 and 2024, with some officers earning more than double their base salary. A freedom of information request obtained by CBC News reveals an escalating trend in overtime spending, sparking questions from city officials and former police board members about oversight and sustainability.

In a tragic incident, Chirag Antil, a 24 - year - old Indian student, was fatally shot in South Vancouver. The event unfolded late on the night of April 12th, when Vancouver Police were called to the scene after reports of multiple gunshots were heard.