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Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
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Nathan Clement scores second-straight world para cycling title

Nathan Clement scores second-straight world para cycling title

The West Vancouver para cyclist continues to light up the world stage, coming off a silver medal win at the Paris Paralympics
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'Fairly pedestrian system in terms of intensity': Autumn rain front arriving in Metro Vancouver

'Fairly pedestrian system in terms of intensity': Autumn rain front arriving in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver's forecast includes a couple of rainy patches.
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Airport-wide emergency training happening at YVR Wednesday

Airport-wide emergency training happening at YVR Wednesday

Smoke and emergency vehicles may be visible as part of the exercise.
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The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
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Once told he may never walk again, this North Van man now strides 3 km a day

Once told he may never walk again, this North Van man now strides 3 km a day

After breaking his leg and hip, Ken Birkin has lost almost 200 pounds as he rehabilitates himself walking daily in the Seymour area
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'Honouring our Survivors' banners raised ahead of Truth and Reconciliation day

'Honouring our Survivors' banners raised ahead of Truth and Reconciliation day

Tsleil-Waututh Nation marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and honours residential school survivors with ten new orange light pole banners
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Prime Video will subject Canucks fans to Mark Messier for four games

Prime Video will subject Canucks fans to Mark Messier for four games

The most hated player in franchise history will be part of Prime Video's broadcast team for Prime Monday Night Hockey.
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North Vancouver crews douse Lower Lonsdale apartment fire

North Vancouver crews douse Lower Lonsdale apartment fire

One resident is out of their home but the rest in the building should be back in, the fire chief says
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Baldrey: The 2024 B.C. election is underway. Get your scorecards ready

Baldrey: The 2024 B.C. election is underway. Get your scorecards ready

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the regions and seats B.C. voters should keep an eye on in the 2024 provincial election.
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