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Metro Vancouver 'living wage' spikes past $27/hour as rent costs threaten families: report

Metro Vancouver 'living wage' spikes past $27/hour as rent costs threaten families: report

Governments need to keep pace with income-tested transfers for families as so-called 'living wage' in Metro Vancouver crests above $27/hour in 2024.
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Metro Vancouver power outages: Over 4,500 people in the dark after bomb cyclone

Metro Vancouver power outages: Over 4,500 people in the dark after bomb cyclone

More powerful winds are expected today.
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Andy Prest: Wisdom teeth surgery a revealing rite of passage

Andy Prest: Wisdom teeth surgery a revealing rite of passage

Many people seem to have vivid memories, as well as some wild stories, about getting their wisdom teeth removed
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Editorial: Climate change won't spare our joyful traditions

Editorial: Climate change won't spare our joyful traditions

News that drought and flooding is cutting into our Christmas tree supply carries an outsized sting
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This North Vancouver park will turn into ‘Taylor Swift-inspired wonderland’ in December

This North Vancouver park will turn into ‘Taylor Swift-inspired wonderland’ in December

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is preparing to make the whole park shimmer Dec. 5 to 9
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Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Babka the sweet black cat

Adoptable pet of the week: Babka the sweet black cat

Adoptable pet of the week features animals at BC SPCA West Vancouver that are in need of a forever home
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'It's going to be a long-duration wind event': Bomb cyclone could impact Metro Vancouver for 24 hours

'It's going to be a long-duration wind event': Bomb cyclone could impact Metro Vancouver for 24 hours

"We're looking at something that's going to be 18 to 24 hours in duration of the strongest winds"
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Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists

Study warns governments around the world are taking credit for carbon removed by nature. The result: even if climate targets are met, they won't halt global warming.
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New Ministry of Infrastructure will deliver capital projects faster, says North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA

New Ministry of Infrastructure will deliver capital projects faster, says North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA

Building schools, hospitals and other infrastructure is a 'top priority' for Premier Eby's government, according to Minster of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma
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