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Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver's Chinatown Festival this weekend, he'll enjoy himself knowing that the work has been done to make him and other attendees feel safe.
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Pedestrian in wheelchair struck by driver in Lonsdale London Drugs parking lot

Pedestrian in wheelchair struck by driver in Lonsdale London Drugs parking lot

Police are asking drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area
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Canucks sign first-round draft pick Braeden Cootes

Canucks sign first-round draft pick Braeden Cootes

The Vancouver Canucks centre is just the fourth NHL prospect signed from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
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Watchdog claims tests show Metro Vancouver incinerator a 'significant health risk'

Watchdog claims tests show Metro Vancouver incinerator a 'significant health risk'

Regional district 'confident' test results are not attributable to the incinerator itself, while calls grow to shut it down
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Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
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Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

hose flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes.
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Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

"We understand that the Nanaimo bar is near and dear to Nanaimo, B.C., and this is something they should be very proud of."
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Caffeine to cash: Metro Vancouver man's coffee run turns into $1-million lotto win

Caffeine to cash: Metro Vancouver man's coffee run turns into $1-million lotto win

“I think it will feel more real once I deposit [the cheque] at the bank!”
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Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

The $10-a-day child care program, announced in 2021, was a signature policy of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
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Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

According to the most recent data from Natural Resources Canada, 88 per cent of Canada’s charging ports are in B.C., Ontario and Quebec — provinces which accounted for 92 per cent of new EV sales last year.
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