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SFU has launched a new mental health app for students

SFU has launched a new mental health app for students

Simon Fraser University and Simon Fraser Student Society have launched a new 24/7 free mental health app for students called My Student Support Program (My SSP).
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And then there were three - Roger Bassam drops out of North Van mayor's race

And then there were three - Roger Bassam drops out of North Van mayor's race

District of North Vancouver Coun. Roger Bassam is dropping out of the race for mayor. Bassam released a statement Friday afternoon saying he was suspending his campaign to take a promotion within the software company he works for.
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Shredded plastic, glass and ceramic contaminate school fields on Sunshine Coast

Shredded plastic, glass and ceramic contaminate school fields on Sunshine Coast

Students returning to school in Madeira Park, Halfmoon Bay, West Sechelt, Davis Bay, Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and the Sechelt Learning Centre were greeted with fewer places to play after shredded plastic and shards of glass and ceramic were discove
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North Vancouver firefighters save man from heart attack on Grouse Grind

North Vancouver firefighters save man from heart attack on Grouse Grind

District of North Vancouver firefighters saved a man who had a heart attack in front of them on the Grouse Grind trail Sunday afternoon.
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Hiker survives 10-metre fall in North Shore mountains

Hiker survives 10-metre fall in North Shore mountains

North Shore Rescue members had to call in some help from above to save a severely injured man in the backcountry late Monday night. Rescuers received a call around 7:30 p.m. reporting an injured hiker north of Crown Mountain.
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UBC study finds Vancouver is the unhappiest city in Canada

UBC study finds Vancouver is the unhappiest city in Canada

Are Vancouverites really this unhappy with life?
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Is this Vancouver bus stop the worst in North America?

Is this Vancouver bus stop the worst in North America?

A bus stop on Loughheed Highway has been labelled one of the “sorriest, most dangerous and neglected bus stops”
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West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP to serve Minister of Foreign Affairs

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP to serve Minister of Foreign Affairs

Pamela Goldsmith-Jones is moving back to foreign affairs. Jones, MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, was previously parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Trade Diversification.
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Burnaby requests $7 million to keep sewage out of Burrard Inlet

Burnaby requests $7 million to keep sewage out of Burrard Inlet

City wants to separate sewer lines from storm drains
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Airport workers continue fight for $15 minimum wage

Airport workers continue fight for $15 minimum wage

A union representing a group of airport employees in the service industry at Vancouver International Airport is continuing its fight to see a $15 per hour mandatory minimum wage.
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