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Cambie Street to be improved south of Hastings – February 13, 1888

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City Engineer to call for tenders for improvement of Cambie Street. Citizens ask to relax the by-law about mixing mortar on the street. Fire, Water & Light Committee wants a…
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Vancouver street improvements will continue in 1887 – December 27, 1886

Vancouver street improvements will continue in 1887 – December 27, 1886

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Many additional accounts reviewed and approved for payment. Two By-Laws passed for the improvement of Powell and Cambie Streets.

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No raised sidewalk for Cordova Street – September 27, 1886

No raised sidewalk for Cordova Street – September 27, 1886

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Property owners on Cordova Street not allowed to have the sidewalk built 18 inches above the road, but they may build steps connecting the sidewalk up to their buildings. Board of Works to make sure that the wharf at the foot of Cambie Street is strong enough to hold the Fire Engine at low tide.

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Police Magistrate J. Boultbee cleared of charges – July 28, 1886

Police Magistrate J. Boultbee cleared of charges – July 28, 1886

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Police Investigation committee presents their report. David Oppenheimer offers a choice of two city lots on Powell Street as a donation for future City Buildings. Board of Works may spend twenty five dollars to clear all flammable materials from Cambie Street from the Bay to Cordova Street, providing the property owners pay the rest of the cost.

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