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Vancouver bans plastic shopping bags as of January 2021

Vancouver bans plastic shopping bags as of January 2021

Utensils and plastic straws (unless required for accessibility reasons) are to be banned starting in April
NBA’s most valuable player Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming to Victoria

NBA’s most valuable player Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming to Victoria

The Greek Freak will land on Blanshard Street.
Bald eagles have crash landing in Tsawwassen backyard

Bald eagles have crash landing in Tsawwassen backyard

Paul Simpson shared this image of a pair of bald eagles today on the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook group.
Black Friday lead-up kick-starts holiday sales boom in Metro Vancouver

Black Friday lead-up kick-starts holiday sales boom in Metro Vancouver

Overpromising on price, underdelivering with inventory could break customer loyalty
CANINE CONNECTION: Forget the naysayers, fetch is going to happen

CANINE CONNECTION: Forget the naysayers, fetch is going to happen

Playing a rousing game of fetch with your dog not only burns off excess energy while improving the pup’s motor skills and co-ordination, it is also an excellent way to bond with your dog because they learn how much fun paying attention to you can be.
Carson Graham kids sleeping outside to help bring homeless youth inside

Carson Graham kids sleeping outside to help bring homeless youth inside

A sleeping bag, a piece of cardboard, and a spot on the pavement during a December night. It doesn’t sound comfortable, but as Carson Graham student Mary England points out: “It’s not supposed to be.” It’s a little after 3 p.m.
Time to hit the slopes: Whistler Blackcomb to officially open this week

Time to hit the slopes: Whistler Blackcomb to officially open this week

Alpine enthusiasts, rejoice! Whistler Blackcomb is set to officially open this week, and the ski resort has extended sales of its season passes through the weekend.
Despite plastic straw ban, Vancouver bubble tea shops won’t have suck it up for another year

Despite plastic straw ban, Vancouver bubble tea shops won’t have suck it up for another year

First phase of city’s single-use plastics ban starts April 22, 2020
Escape into a tropical-themed holiday wonderland at this Vancouver landmark

Escape into a tropical-themed holiday wonderland at this Vancouver landmark

Vancouver’s iconic Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park is marking a milestone birthday this year as they hit the big 5-0 .
Whistler Blackcomb unveils new ticket-purchasing device

Whistler Blackcomb unveils new ticket-purchasing device

New technology aimed at cutting down on time visitors spend in line