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MY little two-year-old son wants to play soccer like a girl and I think that's just wonderful. We're potty training him these days and we've been using a big stack of old sports magazines to keep him occupied while he learns the business.

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A West Vancouver man has been found not guilty of trying to smuggle opium into Canada, more than two years after the drug was discovered in his luggage at Vancouver International Airport.

Former NDP MLA questions quick sale of assets in soft real estate market

AN alleged credit card fraudster has swindled two North Vancouver rental companies over the last few months by renting equipment with a fake credit card, according to police.

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NORTH Shore Rescue is warning outdoor adventurers to stay out of the backcountry on the weekend as the avalanche risk borders on extreme. "The conditions right now are just heinous.

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Alleged shoplifter beats store detective before fleeing

Members of the Shao Lin Hung Gar Lion Dance Team perform at Park Royal South Saturday as the start of the Year of the Snake was celebrated with a number of presentations showcasing Chinese, Korean, and Filipino dance, music and cuisine.