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With 38 days until the Vancouver by-elections, we delve into the DUI allegations against Mayor Ken Sim, which were reportedly dismissed by police investigations. We discuss Task Force Barrage, a new initiative targeting organized crime and public safety. As well: Rebecca Bligh and is out of ABC, Adam Palmer is out of the VPD - the latter by choice. ABC announces its byelection candidates. And, Surrey withdraws from the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy, community newspapers close and our Vancouveratta.LinksVancouver Mayor Ken Sim, police, cleared of ‘baseless’ DUI allegation - BC | Globalnews.caOPCC says allegations against Vancouver mayor 'baseless' but won't publish reportVancouver mayor, police to roll out plan to tackle crime, public safety concernsAfter four decades of policing in Vancouver, Chief Adam Palmer retiresABC Vancouver Introduces By-Election CandidatesVDLC Endorses Vancouver City Council Byelection CandidatesVancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh kicked out of ABC caucus | CBC NewsLeaked document shows new plan by Vancouver city council to alter the Downtown Eastside - The Globe and MailVancouver council gets update on efforts to ‘uplift’ Downtown Eastside - BC | Globalnews.caABC Vancouver park board politicians violated policy on open meetings, watchdog findsIntegrity Commissioner Report PBIC-003: Complaint against Vancouver Park Board Commissioners Bastyovanszky, Christensen, Haer, HCity of Surrey to withdraw from Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth StrategyTax dollars subsidized IKEA, The Brick electric vehicles, Metro Vancouver board hears - BC | Globalnews.caBurnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to closeVancouveratta: The Vancouver Daily World - Wikipedia