Vancouver business advocates renew call for public safety after downtown ambassador attacked

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Vancouver business advocates renew call for public safety after downtown ambassador attacked

A non-profit organization that helps keep Vancouver’s streets safe is calling on all parties to prioritize community safety in the upcoming provincial election – after a member was assaulted while doing patrols downtown. Kate Walker reports.

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