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Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

VANCOUVER — Children's singer Raffi says he's planning a song about democracy written especially for young listeners. The "Baby Beluga" creator says the idea came to him about a week ago, and since then, he's been working away on the lyrics.
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Accused B.C. cop attacker also facing drug trafficking charges

Accused B.C. cop attacker also facing drug trafficking charges

Kaitlin Balfour faces charges of possessing  cocaine, methamphetamine, bromazolam and flualprazolam on Oct. 16, 2023 in Surrey.
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Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory illness season is over, British Columbia's top doctor said Friday, but the province is set to launch a spring COVID-19 immunization campaign and wants everyone to ensure they're fully protected against measles.
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Michael Bublé says hosting Junos speaks for his national pride

Michael Bublé says hosting Junos speaks for his national pride

VANCOUVER — Singer Michael Bublé says he's letting his actions speak for his national pride by hosting the Juno Awards in Vancouver this weekend, as Canada-U.S. tensions surge in the background.
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GoFundMe launched for family of Whistler's Jeff Keenan

GoFundMe launched for family of Whistler's Jeff Keenan

Pro snowboarder and two others were killed in an avalanche near Nelson on March 24
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Victoria author faces threats over children's book cited in U.S. lawsuit

Victoria author faces threats over children's book cited in U.S. lawsuit

Pride Puppy! is among a handful of books at the centre of a court case involving a group of parents in Maryland who sued their school district
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West Kelowna family of man killed in Kaslo avalanche grieving

West Kelowna family of man killed in Kaslo avalanche grieving

Brother of Jeff Keenan: "He was a loving father, a loving husband."
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Public art made of stacked cars to reappear in new Vancouver location

Public art made of stacked cars to reappear in new Vancouver location

After four years in storage, the Trans Am Totem will tower above a new spot in Vancouver.
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Bloody suspect spits directly into officer's mouth after arrest in East Vancouver

Bloody suspect spits directly into officer's mouth after arrest in East Vancouver

This is the 35th time a VPD officer has been assaulted in Vancouver this year.
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B.C. Jehovah's Witnesses lose privacy case in appeal court

B.C. Jehovah's Witnesses lose privacy case in appeal court

Two church congregations argued an order from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner to turn over documents for review violated their Charter rights.
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