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Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Typically Vancouver has fairly good air compared to the world's major cities, but wildfires can cause it to leap to the top of the table for worst air.
A taste of Afghanistan and Persia in North Vancouver

A taste of Afghanistan and Persia in North Vancouver

Afghan and Persian cuisines unite to create a cultural dining experience on the North Shore
Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

"Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you or someone in your care feel unwell."
Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

The next 24 to 36 hours could be favourable conditions for crews
Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Oliver EOC says it is coordinating protection of wastewater plant as a Provincial State of Emergency limits use of temporary accommodations across the region, including everything from hotels to campgrounds.
Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

The video shows trucks from Chilliwack, Comox, White Rock and Delta, among other communities.
Time Traveller: North Van's Nye sisters go for a swim in the 1920s

Time Traveller: North Van's Nye sisters go for a swim in the 1920s

Upon her death in 1997, Florence Mary "Mollie" Nye's long-time home was turned into a small community centre for Lynn Valley
Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Stephen Bounds said the abuse began in the boarding school dormitory when he was 12.
No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

The apprentice wasn't entitled to keep the $3,100 tattooing equipment, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal says
This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

Tucked away on Lonsdale Avenue, Nima Library and Bookstore is a place where readers can discover a wide range of Persian books