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Porsche impounded by West Van police during rally for charity

Porsche impounded by West Van police during rally for charity

A Porsche driver apparently taking part in a rally to benefit first responders had his sports car impounded by first responders on Saturday. Around 11 a.m.
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Burnaby has installed cameras in Central Park following Marrisa Shen murder, mayor says

Burnaby has installed cameras in Central Park following Marrisa Shen murder, mayor says

Derek Corrigan made the announcement as part of his re-election campaign
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Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for 200-bed staff housing complex

Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for 200-bed staff housing complex

The Glacier Lane facility will be targeted at seasonal staff, WB says
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City of North Vancouver caps pot shops at six

City of North Vancouver caps pot shops at six

No longer grey, the city's green economy is defined in black and white
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West Van mayoral candidate faces professional misconduct allegation

West Van mayoral candidate faces professional misconduct allegation

This story has been amended since first posting. West Vancouver mayoral candidate Mark Sager is facing a hearing with the Law Society of British Columbia’s discipline committee.
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Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Task force recommends B.C government cut the 4.5 per cent allowable rent increase to 2.5 per cent but still give landlords ability to raise rents
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Regional transit not likely until 2020 says local MLA

Regional transit not likely until 2020 says local MLA

2019 target date for corridor bus system overly ambitious
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Salmonids hitching a ride up the Seymour

Salmonids hitching a ride up the Seymour

The society attempting to save the Seymour River as a fish-bearing stream says their hard work may soon be nearing its finish. A rock slide in 2014 made the river impassible for spawning salmonids like coho and steelhead trout.
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Maplewood shoreline to get major habitat makeover

Maplewood shoreline to get major habitat makeover

Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority partnering on restoration project
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86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether vaping does more harm than good. Specifically, it asked whether e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation aid or if they hook younger people on the addictive substance.
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