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Jun 24, 2026
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Will B.C's $16-million program to target repeat offenders make a difference?
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Will B.C's $16-million program to target repeat offenders make a difference?
Public safety groups say it could make a difference but some businesses are unsure it can prevent vandalism and theft
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By Alec Lazenby
Published Jun 24, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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JJ Bean CEO John Neate is unsure whether a new provincial program can stem vandalism hitting his cafés. PHOTO BY NICK PROCAYLO /PNG
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