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The opening reception for Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation was held April 1 at the Silk Purse Arts Centre gallery.

Medal recognizes student's heroic actions in summer lake rescue

A man who went on a spree of violent attacks in July and August of 2009 has been sent to jail for more than nine years - on top of the four he's served - and deemed a long-term offender.

NOPE among those OK'd to address National Energy Board

The organizers of the revamped Pemberton Music Festival have announced the lineup for their July 18-20 event, with a long list of high-profile acts including Nine Inch Nails, Outkast, Soundgarden, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, The Flaming

Market analyst weighs in on laneway homes debate

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The Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations announced this week they have partnered with the developer Aquilini Investment Group in the purchase and development of Burnaby's Willingdon Lands.

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As the Canucks burn out, the Aquilinis fiddle with the front office. Coming off a season of highs and lows (well, mainly lows) the brass deposited Mike Gillis in the Canucks' GM protection program and trotted out Vancouver golden boy Trevor Linden.