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YWCA Metro Vancouver: A Hub for Ukrainian Mothers

YWCA Metro Vancouver: A Hub for Ukrainian Mothers

Ukrainian mothers fleeing war with Russia find support at the YWCA
Why is there an air raid siren in this North Vancouver park?

Why is there an air raid siren in this North Vancouver park?

Today it's a monument to the Cold War, but it was almost lost twice
Here’s a look at the epic mass timber building set to tower over Mount Pleasant

Here’s a look at the epic mass timber building set to tower over Mount Pleasant

They'll be using a hybrid mass timber model to reduce the building's carbon footprint.
Cat rescued from engine block after girl hears meowing and sees tail hanging from car

Cat rescued from engine block after girl hears meowing and sees tail hanging from car

The car was locked, so firefighters called police, who found out the owner was on the Lower Mainland and broke into the car without doing any damage, then opened up the hood
'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

A former police chief says the deaths should be a tipping point. He's calling for changes to better support people and their mental health.
The supplies you need for an earthquake emergency kit

The supplies you need for an earthquake emergency kit

How to best prepare for an earthquake, including what supplies should make up an emergency kit, according to the North Shore Emergency Management
Two more B.C. real estate firms fined for anti-money laundering violations

Two more B.C. real estate firms fined for anti-money laundering violations

Parent firm LeHomes Realty has been fined over half a million dollars for two breaches; Cathay Pacific Realty Ltd. was fined $206,250.
B.C. health officials warn of monkeypox scam

B.C. health officials warn of monkeypox scam

"Public health does not use automated messages to notify individuals of infections or possible exposures," says the BCCDC
'Pets have a healing effect on us': Vancouver vet clinic one of 6 in Canada to focus on human-animal bonding

'Pets have a healing effect on us': Vancouver vet clinic one of 6 in Canada to focus on human-animal bonding

And they make house calls.
Burnaby is one of the 'rattiest' cities in B.C. — and Canada

Burnaby is one of the 'rattiest' cities in B.C. — and Canada

Cities have been ranked by the number of rodent (rat and mice) treatments Orkin has performed from Aug. 21, 2021, to July 31, 2022.