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Here's what to do if a bear follows you

Here's what to do if a bear follows you

Bear behaviour expert Ellie Lamb says when bears follow, you should teach them that's bad manners.
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Time Traveller: Chief Dan George challenged stereotypical portrayals on screen

Time Traveller: Chief Dan George challenged stereotypical portrayals on screen

The activist, longshoreman and First Nations leader didn't start acting until he was in his 60s
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Section of Cypress trail system closed after bear follows jogger

Section of Cypress trail system closed after bear follows jogger

The closure near Lost Lake is expected to last two weeks, and shouldn't affect access to Hollyburn Lodge or the Hollyburn Ridge cabin community
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Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

A secular group led by a local celebrant makes space for people to share their grief, and let it go
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District of North Van residents near forests encouraged to get free fire-risk assessment

District of North Van residents near forests encouraged to get free fire-risk assessment

In addition to making your home safer, getting certified FireSmart could save you on insurance
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Active living: the secret to wellness at Cedar Springs PARC

Active living: the secret to wellness at Cedar Springs PARC

Cedar Springs PARC is a retirement community in North Vancouver where residents lead an inspiring and independent lifestyle
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Older and Wiser: Back-to-school can also apply to seniors

Older and Wiser: Back-to-school can also apply to seniors

Fall is the perfect time for seniors who love lifelong learning to try something new
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Time Traveller: Daredevils rode shingle bolts down these flumes

Time Traveller: Daredevils rode shingle bolts down these flumes

In the early 1900s, flumes used by loggers became popular attractions in North Vancouver. Flumes are the inspiration for popular amusement rides found around the world today 💦
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Operation Hawkeye: Ex-military group sends 1970s field hospital to Ukraine

Operation Hawkeye: Ex-military group sends 1970s field hospital to Ukraine

A group of former members of Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP have sent several shipping containers of critical supplies from Vancouver to the frontlines in Ukraine
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These varsity threads are oozing cool, coupled with community pride

These varsity threads are oozing cool, coupled with community pride

Back in the day, wearing a varsity jacket was somewhere in the middle of being a call to arms, a statement of intent or a point of pride.
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