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Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

The utility is urging customers to save on their electricity bill this Christmas Day
Vancouver gaming sector powers up after shaking off setbacks

Vancouver gaming sector powers up after shaking off setbacks

Like Nintendo Co. Ltd.’s Mario readying for a melee against Bowser with only one life left in the game, Vancouver’s gaming industry was facing an uncertain path to success just a year ago. Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver Inc.
Viral image conveys how the rest of Canada feels about Vancouver winters

Viral image conveys how the rest of Canada feels about Vancouver winters

Does it really get that cold in Vancouver in the winter? The answer depends on whom you ask. For some, the seemingly unending stretches of chilly, damp weather feel rather frigid. Others, however, find the idea that Vancouver is cold laughable.
Seasonally-savvy entertaining tips and gift ideas from BC Liquor Stores

Seasonally-savvy entertaining tips and gift ideas from BC Liquor Stores

Tis the season for spreading the spirit of good holiday cheer.
B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website.
Here's how Grouse Mountain brought snow-making to B.C.

Here's how Grouse Mountain brought snow-making to B.C.

Blake Butler is a PhD candidate at the University of Western Ontario whose research looks at the history of snow-making at Canadian ski resorts.
Stroll through a whimsical display of over 30 gingerbread houses (PHOTOS)

Stroll through a whimsical display of over 30 gingerbread houses (PHOTOS)

It’s the most magical time of the year, and the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is celebrating the holidays with its annual Gingerbread Lane display.
MAKING CENTS: It's the holiday season. It's also inching towards tax time

MAKING CENTS: It's the holiday season. It's also inching towards tax time

As the holiday season begins, most of us are focused on getting into the holiday spirit with friends and family rather than thinking about year-end tax planning.
Here’s what you need to do if you want to cut down a Christmas tree in B.C.

Here’s what you need to do if you want to cut down a Christmas tree in B.C.

If you’d like to go out into the forest and find your perfect Christmas tree, you’ll need to get a permit first.
BC SPCA reminds pet owners not to leave their animals outside in the cold

BC SPCA reminds pet owners not to leave their animals outside in the cold

If it’s too cold for you outside, it’s likely too cold for your pet, too. The BC SPCA is reminding pet owners not to keep their animals outdoors in winter following a tragic case of animal cruelty.