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Port Moody councillor seeks ban on rat poisons

Port Moody councillor seeks ban on rat poisons

Rats in Port Moody shouldn’t die an inhumane death that can also affect wild and domestic animals farther up the food chain that might eat them, says a city councillor. Meghan Lahti wants the city to ban the use of rodenticides.
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Vancouver students will have the option to learn at home this fall

Vancouver students will have the option to learn at home this fall

Nervous about sending your kids back to school this fall?
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UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

19 confirmed COVID-19 cases among members; Nation offices are temporarily closed
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First Nations artist's mural brings past, present and future together

First Nations artist's mural brings past, present and future together

Ocean Hyland grew up with the stories and heritage of her Indigenous ancestors. But she also lives very much in the here and now. Her art acts as a bridge between cultures and time.
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Island restaurateur suing Facebook for $50 million for fake page

Island restaurateur suing Facebook for $50 million for fake page

The former manager of the Sooke Harbour House hotel and restaurant is suing Facebook for $50 million, saying the social-media company allowed an imposter page to remain on its network for several months.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 29

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 29

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:11 a.m. EDT on Aug. 29, 2020: There are 127,506 confirmed cases in Canada.
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WestJet passengers who refuse to wear a mask could face a one-year ban

WestJet passengers who refuse to wear a mask could face a one-year ban

The new strict enforcement policy comes as plans were revealed for a pilot project to test passengers for the coronavirus on some departing flights out of Vancouver.
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'He is very lucky' - North Van crews rescue painter who struck power lines

'He is very lucky' - North Van crews rescue painter who struck power lines

Rescuers say a painter is lucky to be alive after his cherry picker collided with live hydro wires, Friday afternoon. Multiple people called 911 when they heard an explosion on the 100 block of West Third Street just before 2 p.m.
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Bowen Island Municipality on-budget so far in 2020

Bowen Island Municipality on-budget so far in 2020

Chief financial officer gives his mid-year review
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YVR, WestJet team up to offer COVID-19 testing through new pilot program

YVR, WestJet team up to offer COVID-19 testing through new pilot program

Vancouver International Airport and WestJet are launching a new pilot program which will make COVID-19 testing available to WestJet passengers on select departing flights out of YVR.
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