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This Day in History, 1919: The Canadian National station opens on the False Creek flats
In the early 1900s, Canadian Northern aspired to become Canada’s second transcontinental railway. Read More
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Vancouver City Hall working toward making 'pod hotels' a reality
Vancouver is inching closer to allowing so-called "pod hotels," but the tiny accommodations aren't likely to be available in time for visitors in town for Taylor Swift's December concerts. Read More
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Surrey schools seek pest control contractor after recurring problems
The Surrey school district is looking for a contractor to handle recurring pest problems in some parts of the district. Read More
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Sabrina Carpenter and 4 other must-see Vancouver concerts in November
Rising pop starlet Sabrina Carpenter making her headlining debut, and a new Canadian hard-rock act packed with veteran players are among the five concerts in November that would look good on anyone's events calendar. Read More
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Prolific shoplifter who was told 'stores need a break from you' loses appeal of 9-month sentence
A prolific shoplifter who pleaded guilty to stealing from three downtown Vancouver clothing stores and was sentenced to nine months of house arrest — more than double what prosecutors requested — has lost her appeal of the sentence. Read More
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Man arrested after Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s B.C. home shot at
Police on Vancouver Island say they've arrested a man over gunshots and arson at the home of Indo-Canadian pop star AP Dhillon in September, and another suspect is believed to have fled to India. Read More
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Vancouver lawyer wired $2.7 million to Dubai for client under a U.S. stock investigation
A Law Society of B.C. tribunal has upheld and added to professional misconduct findings against Vancouver lawyer Neal Burton Wang. Read More
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VPD to prepare report on how families are notified when loved one dies
Vancouver police are preparing a report about how its officers notify families when a loved one dies after three sisters learned their mother died of an overdose three years after it happened. Read More
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Benjamin Perrin: Troubling shift toward mass surveillance in the age of AI
Vancouver city council’s recent decision to “confirm its interest” in granting the police access to more than 200 traffic cameras represents a significant step toward mass surveillance — one that should concern all Canadians. Read More
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B.C. RCMP take down largest-ever fentanyl and meth 'super lab'
A specialized RCMP unit has taken down the largest illicit drug lab ever found in Canada, seizing record amounts of drugs, precursor chemicals and firearms. Read More
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East Vancouver work site under investigation due to unstable crane incident
A work site in Vancouver is being investigated following an incident involving a crane earlier this week. Read More
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5 new music videos to stream and scream along with this Halloween
Tonight is Halloween. Read More
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Union issues strike notice in latest B.C. port labour dispute, employers say
B.C.’s ports may again be disrupted by a labour dispute, as employers say they have received 72-hour strike notice from the union representing foremen. Read More
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Halo's prime South Surrey location a big draw for homebuyers
When it came time for Jacob Shieh to buy his first apartment, Polygon Homes’ Halo development in South Surrey was an obvious choice for the 31-year-old software engineer. Read More
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Nanaimo man gets four years for pushing girlfriend off a cliff
A Nanaimo man who pushed his girlfriend off a cliff to her death was sentenced this week to four years in prison. Read More
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B.C. crime briefs: Beetlejuice arrested in Maple Ridge | Suspect wanted for break and enter, sex assault | Surrey police seize drugs, cash in drug trafficking probe
Here's a roundup of crime news from across B.C. on Oct. 1, 2024. Read More
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Discarded cigarette sparked East Vancouver fire that displaced 11 residents
An east Vancouver fire that displaced 11 people from three homes was caused by a discarded cigarette. Read More
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Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.’s Burnaby refinery
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast as sluggish market conditions continue to take a bite out of margins at the company's Burnaby refinery. Read More
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Sold (Bought): Big on living space, Richmond house has 10 bedrooms, nine baths
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Read More
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Sarah McLachlan postpones Canadian tour including B.C. stops
Popular Canadian performer Sarah McLachlan has postponed a show scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Canadian Tire Centre and the rest of her national tour, she announced Wednesday. Read More
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