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A tantalizing childhood cancer discovery

A tantalizing childhood cancer discovery

A BC study found infant mice infected with a mild virus don’t develop leukemia. Could this work for humans?
How reading keeps Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen at the top of his game

How reading keeps Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen at the top of his game

Why Kevin Lankinen loves reading, what's currently on his bedside nightstand, and why he doesn't read during the off-season.
Aquaponics project grows food in water with koi fish waste

Aquaponics project grows food in water with koi fish waste

B.C. Indigenous creator hopes to scale up the proof-of-concept project to improve food supply in remote communities
Around 600 fireworks permits issued in North Vancouver District, fire chief says

Around 600 fireworks permits issued in North Vancouver District, fire chief says

Meanwhile, firefighters responded to three miscellaneous fire calls in the district on Halloween night
Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

The dog, a deaf husky/shepherd cross, had a puncture wound to the chest after being tossed by the deer and was euthanized.
Climate disaster survivors share mementoes sifted from the rubble

Climate disaster survivors share mementoes sifted from the rubble

Books, ornaments, a teacup and more — all salvaged from climate disasters across Canada — were on display at Queen St. Fare in Ottawa on Wednesday.
B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

Neal Burton Wang faces discipline from the Law Society of BC after being caught moving millions of dollars through his trust account, to a company in Dubai, according to a 2023 tribunal ruling
Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, RCMP say
Court approves buffer zone ahead of expected protests at Vancouver Sikh temple

Court approves buffer zone ahead of expected protests at Vancouver Sikh temple

The society that runs the Ross Street Gurdwara it expects 'intense protests' at two 'consular camps' scheduled this month after the RCMP made allegations about Indian officials' involvement in criminal activity in Canada.
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.