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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.
Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025
B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

Basketball was Harriette Mackenzie's safe space growing up. She knew from an early age that she was different, and the court was where she could escape. “I didn’t have a lot of times when I didn’t feel very burdened or sad.