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WV police seek witnesses

A recent press release from the Better Business Bureau noted that job-hunters are in luck during this year's holiday season as retailers and package delivery services are expected to increase the number of temporary and seasonal workers they hire.

Coats for Kids The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 6. Drop-off locations can be found at gvhba.

A British tourist reported missing to the Vancouver Police Department was likely on his way to a North Shore trailhead when he was last seen more than a week ago.

Two grant programs excite Presentation House Theatre

Well, the past week wasn't exactly a stellar one for Premier Christy Clark's "families first" agenda.

A man's appeal of his conviction for drug possession has been dismissed in court. Andrew Messina was convicted of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking on June 6, 2012 but argued in court Nov.

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The death of 16-year-old Carson Graham exchange student Luca Cesar has spurred a discussion about safety on ski hills. The Brazilian snowboarder died on Grouse Mountain after apparently losing a trail in the evening fog and hitting a tree.