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The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The young orca's bid for freedom occurred at a high tide early Friday and involved swimming through a swift-moving, narrow channel and underneath a bridge, with Esperanza Inlet in the near distance.
Casey DeSmith earns crucial Canucks win over Predators in Game 3

Casey DeSmith earns crucial Canucks win over Predators in Game 3

The Vancouver Canucks took a 2-1 series lead with a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 3.
West Van approves 34-unit duplex project in Eagle Harbour

West Van approves 34-unit duplex project in Eagle Harbour

Majority of councillors said plan benefits community despite opposition from neighbours
B.C. nurse disciplined for giving opioid to wrong patient

B.C. nurse disciplined for giving opioid to wrong patient

Kamloops nurse Amaris Foster administered hydromorphone to the wrong patient. 
Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Advocate calls on Woodfibre LNG to fix launch; company says it is working directly with ‘operator.’ Meanwhile, the District is moving toward a new public boat launch solution.
How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

Find out application tips and get estimates for wait times.
Crown wants four years for AWOL high-risk B.C. child sex offender

Crown wants four years for AWOL high-risk B.C. child sex offender

Randall Hopley failed to return to his Vancouver halfway house on Nov. 4. He was missing for 10 days before turning himself in because he was cold.
More graduates will pursue family medicine in Canada, up from 2023

More graduates will pursue family medicine in Canada, up from 2023

The Canadian Resident Matching Service says 1,627 graduates from medical schools will become family medicine residents this summer, an increase from 1,529 last year.
7 enlightening numbers from the Canucks’ first two playoff games

7 enlightening numbers from the Canucks’ first two playoff games

From Brock Boeser's ice time to the Nashville Predators' blocked shots, the numbers that have defined the Vancouver Canucks' playoffs so far.
Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Financial support from family also proving crucial to homeownership, according to RBC poll.