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Older and Wiser: Vaccine rollout promising, but COVID scams a worrisome trend

Older and Wiser: Vaccine rollout promising, but COVID scams a worrisome trend

Unfortunately, scammers taking advantage of people has proliferated during the pandemic
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North Shore houses of worship weigh options following limited indoor services announcement

North Shore houses of worship weigh options following limited indoor services announcement

Limited religious gatherings permitted between March 28 and May 13
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Lynn Valley Library’s new digital storytelling space is now open

Lynn Valley Library’s new digital storytelling space is now open

After being delayed due to the pandemic, StoryLab is now available for bookings
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West Vancouver shower program becomes support hub during pandemic

West Vancouver shower program becomes support hub during pandemic

People experiencing homelessness faced even more challenges when community centres closed last year
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'I want to keep this group forever': Pandemic volunteer shoppers labour on amid Iranian new year celebrations

'I want to keep this group forever': Pandemic volunteer shoppers labour on amid Iranian new year celebrations

Muted Nowruz celebrations haven't stopped a core group of volunteers from helping quarantined travellers across Metro Vancouver get food and pay rent
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Time Traveller: A look back at B.C.'s former Provincial Recreation program

Time Traveller: A look back at B.C.'s former Provincial Recreation program

Pro-Rec provided instructors and athletic equipment. In turn, local communities were expected to provide a facility
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North Shore libraries launch lendable laptop program

North Shore libraries launch lendable laptop program

Initiative seeks to fill digital gap highlighted by pandemic
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North Van brewery raises thousands selling special beer for baby with rare cancer who passed away

North Van brewery raises thousands selling special beer for baby with rare cancer who passed away

Five-week-old Alejandro (Alejo) Angel died peacefully on Feb. 25 in his parents’ arms
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Raccoon caught in trap in West Vancouver prompts renewed calls for change

Raccoon caught in trap in West Vancouver prompts renewed calls for change

Trapping legislation outdated, according to The Fur-Bearers
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Sales of spiky armour for small dogs spike following Metro Vancouver wildlife encounters

Sales of spiky armour for small dogs spike following Metro Vancouver wildlife encounters

The PredatorBWear harness was developed by two North Vancouver vet clinic staff in 2019
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