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New collection celebrates the art of love letters

New collection celebrates the art of love letters

The book was a labour of love. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, North Vancouver poet Me-An Laceste is set for the publication of Feeling Red? Blush!, a collection of love letters.
Richmond kids charity getting set for annual cut-a-thon

Richmond kids charity getting set for annual cut-a-thon

Firefighter Sean Nolan among those getting head shaved Saturday for Wigs for Kids BC
Starving for help in Squamish

Starving for help in Squamish

Eating disorder sufferers say the wait for care is too long, help is too far away
Updated: Vancouver Beideng Society postponing Spring Festival

Updated: Vancouver Beideng Society postponing Spring Festival

Celebration takes place at Kay Meek Arts Centre on Jan. 25
TIME TRAVELLER: a stroll atop the Capilano flume, early 1900s

TIME TRAVELLER: a stroll atop the Capilano flume, early 1900s

Turn-of-the-last-century Sunday walkers pose on the 60-centimetre wide catwalk along to the rushing Capilano flume, a water channel built to carry shingle bolts (short logs).
A million thanks to Canada: a poem

A million thanks to Canada: a poem

Thank you, Canada, for making us feel at home. Thank you, Canada, for not calling us second class residents. Thank you, Canada, for not judging us by our opinions. Thank you, Canada, for not judging us by our colour.
Happy couple sails into next chapter after B.C. Ferries proposal

Happy couple sails into next chapter after B.C. Ferries proposal

A British Columbian couple is sailing into the next chapter of their lives together after a romantic marriage proposal aboard a B.C. Ferries vessel. For the past two years, the lovebirds have sailed with B.C.
West Van student tries to get out of test by asking superintendent for snow day

West Van student tries to get out of test by asking superintendent for snow day

'I have spent the last two days skiing and drinking hot chocolate instead of preparing for the test.'
Watch this otter slide across the snow in Stanley Park (VIDEO)

Watch this otter slide across the snow in Stanley Park (VIDEO)

While many Vancouverites begrudgingly faced the wintry weather this week, a few clever locals chose a unique mode of transportation in the city. However, they weren't the only resourceful residents in the city.
Metro Vancouver poet pens piece imagining passenger on Iran flight saying goodbye to their mother

Metro Vancouver poet pens piece imagining passenger on Iran flight saying goodbye to their mother

Last week, 176 people were killed after Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 crashed in Tehran, including eight people from the North Shore.