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Forfeited B.C. Hells Angels clubhouse sold to City of Kelowna
A former Hells Angels clubhouse seized by the province has been sold to the City of Kelowna. Read More
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Is this the ultimate holiday hair hack? Diamond-dusted hair adds holiday sparkle at home
It's no secret we all like to sparkle during the holidays. And a trending hair hack makes getting a glittering look a stylishly simple feat. Read More
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Dozens get sick with ’norovirus-like’ illness after eating raw B.C. oysters
Health officials in B.C. say at least 64 people have become sick after eating raw oysters from restaurants and retail locations. Read More
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Side Dishes: An answer to the Christmas dinner dilemma
For a no-fuss, inexpensive Christmas dinner, or any dinner for that matter, consider the highly rated local company, Fresh Prep. Read More
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5 last-minute holiday gift ideas (so you can stop stressing!)
So … you’ve left it quite late. Again. Hey, we don’t blame you. It is the silly season, after all, and for some reason, this year, the holidays seem to have crept up on us even faster than usual. But don’t worry, whether you’ve got two hours to go or a blessed 24, there is such a thing as a great last-minute gift — and one that you can get online, so you don’t even have to think about battling the crowds or finding a parking spot. Rebecca Tay showcases five last-minute presents so sure to impress, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of them sooner. Read More
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Abbotsford composting company fined nearly $120,000 for polluting waterways
An Abbotsford composting company has been fined nearly $120,000 for allowing effluent with unsafe levels of contaminants drain into water that eventually leads into the Fraser River. Read More
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Sold (Bought): West Van townhouse offers amazing views of Howe Sound
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Read More
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Man injured in shooting in downtown Vancouver
A man was injured in a shooting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Wednesday. Read More
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Here are 7 great spots to get a Christmas cocktail in Vancouver
If you're looking for a place to stop in for a cocktail after a round of Christmas shopping, or while just out for a holiday stroll, these local hot spots have the libations to help get you into the spirits. Read More
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Epilepsy nearly killed her. Then she got help and found a career with VGH special investigation unit
The seizure intervention unit — it could be the name of a crime show about B.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Act, but it is in fact the name of the team that saved Keri-Rose Tiessen's life when a rare form of epilepsy began stopping her heart during seizures. Read More
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Canada's immigration reductions have led to 'devastating' cuts to literacy programs, B.C. advocates say
The federal government has abruptly cut funding to programs throughout B.C. that help immigrants and refugees with language, literacy and community integration. Read More
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B.C. police officer charged with sexual assault dies by suicide, reports say
SHAWNIGAN LAKE — Several B.C. media reports say one of two Central Saanich Police officers charged with sexual assaulting a woman they met on duty has died by suicide. Read More
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Vancouver council votes to demolish dilapidated downtown hotel
A building declared dangerous by Vancouver's chief building official will be demolished within three weeks. Read More
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Woman charged with attempted murder of two children
A woman has been charged with attempted murder, with police alleging she intentionally tried to drive her car into the Fraser River with two young children inside. Read More
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Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta
The Business Council of B.C. has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta. Read More
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Lions Bay landslide area deemed stable enough to resume search for missing woman
The search for the body of a missing woman resumed Wednesday following a fatal landslide that swept away a house in Lions Bay last weekend. Read More
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Colwood on Vancouver Island looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD — A Victoria suburb is looking to ease its shortage of family doctors by hiring physicians and putting them on the community payroll. Read More
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There's no sign of the NDP reining in spending. If anything, the opposite
VICTORIA — Through six years and two elections, the New Democrats swore that the Pattullo Bridge could be replaced for $1.377 billion, all in. Read More
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Climate Change: Vancouver among Canadian cities losing weeks of wintry days, report says
Vancouver is among several Canadian cities that have lost more than two weeks of wintry weather because of human-caused climate change, according to a report by Climate Central, a global climate research centre. Read More
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Invasive ’murder hornets’ wiped out in Washington state: U.S. officials
The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the "murder hornet" for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honeybee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the U.S., five years after being spotted for the first time in B.C. and Washington state near the Canadian border. Read More
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