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Taylor Swift in Vancouver: Set times, merch prices, bag policy, and more
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What you should know about rechargeable batteries and the risk of fire
The number of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries being used in electric vehicles, electric scooters, laptops, powertools and phones is soaring in Canada as demand for those products grow. Read More
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Metro Vancouver commuters consider voting with their feet over traffic turmoil
About 15 years ago some of my soon-to-be-retired friends said they were moving away from Metro Vancouver largely because of increasing traffic congestion. Read More
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These earrings are headed straight to the top of your holiday wish list
The product: Merit x Completedworks Retrospect Collection. Read More
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'Ungovernable' Richmond lawyer has her appeal of disbarment dismissed
A disgraced lawyer who ran for mayor of Richmond and was disbarred twice in separate disciplinary proceedings has had an appeal of one of those cases thrown out. Read More
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Four Burnaby high schools move to extended hours next September
Half of Burnaby's public high schools will move to five-block scheduling starting next fall, meaning 8 a.m. starts for some students. Read More
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Opinion: The economic implications of wildfire in B.C. are wide reaching
The dust has settled on the provincial election and Premier David Eby has appointed a new cabinet, including Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar, who is coming to this role when major economic disruptions due to wildfires are impacting a stated focus of government: affordability. Read More
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First Nation deaths, including in B.C., spark call for national policing inquiry
First Nations have called for a national inquiry into ‘systemic’ racism in policing after a mounting death toll in interactions with police in the past decade, including high-profile cases in B.C. Read More
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Diamond Isinger: Taylor Swift’s music captures the joys, heartbreaks and ambitions of women at all stages of life
When Taylor Swift takes the stage in Vancouver this weekend, it will be more than just three nights of downtown concerts and sparkly good vibes. For local Swifties, especially many girls and young women, these are monumental events — a chance to experience the power of music, community and personal growth. Read More
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Vaughn Palmer: 'Recalibration' stalls $1 billion B.C. battery plant expansion once celebrated by David Eby, Justin Trudeau
VICTORIA — The B.C. NDP and federal Liberal governments took victory laps last year after putting up a combined $285 million to secure a high-performance battery plant in Maple Ridge. Read More
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Interior design professionals reveal how societal concerns influence their inspiration
When looking at trends in architecture and interior design, the shift in the public’s taste and perception of design ironically originates from professionals who eschew the idea of following trends. Colour predictions from paint manufacturers might appeal to homeowners doing a renovation project but don’t have the same influence on architects and designers. Rather, directional changes in society have a far greater impact on how structures and interiors are imagined. Read More
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The Home Front: Rare West Coast modern home hits the market in Fort Langley
A well-preserved 1960s West Coast modern home, designed by Frederick Brodie of the architectural firm Thompson, Berwick and Pratt, is for sale for $5.4 million in Fort Langley. This unique property showcases mid-century design, is set amid rolling hills with breathtaking views and offers a rare rural example of this architectural movement. Read More
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A chronicle of Taylor Swift's 10-year mega rise: Canadian photographer shares images in Vancouver show
Twelve years ago, photographer Jasmeet Sidhu found herself working as a production assistant on Taylor Swift’s video for I Knew You Were Trouble. Read More
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Two victims stabbed, suspect shot by police in downtown Vancouver attack
Two people were stabbed and a suspect was killed by police in downtown Vancouver Wednesday, the latest act of violence to shake the city and intensify pressure on elected officials to address public safety. Read More
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Adopt-A-School: Kwalikum secondary needs help providing for basics
QUALICUM BEACH — This community with its sweeping views of Georgia Strait, its sandy beaches and pastoral quiet has long been regarded as a retirement haven for those no longer enamoured with city life. Read More
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Worried about investment fraud in B.C.? Avoid investing with these risky companies
Investment is always risky, but now there's a new list to warn potential investors about which companies might pose a threat. Read More
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Bev Sellars: A science monitoring centre is key to saving the iconic Fraser River
There is no way that dumping over a billion litres of mine waste per day into the Fraser River can be good. Yet that is what is happening. Read More
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Taylor Swift was B.C.'s most-streamed artist on Spotify in 2024. See who else made the list
Spotify Wrapped is the annual campaign and personalized user experience year-end listings that dives into the tastes of listeners and celebrates the top entertainers of the past year. Read More
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International: 30 bestselling books of the week for Nov. 30
4. Now Or Never: Thirty-One On the Run, by Janet Evanovich Read More
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B.C.: 15 bestselling books for the week of Nov. 30
1. Whitewater Cooks the Food We Love — Shelley Adams and Conner Adams (Alicon Holdings Ltd). Read More
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