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THE Vancity credit union will waive fees on money sent to the Philippines through their new mobile phone money transfer program after a typhoon ravaged the country and left hundreds dead.

Door-to-door coffee sellers swipe debit card passwords

DEAR Shaw Communications Inc.: It's me again, the ultimate fan of the Shaw Fire Log, your magical channel that broadcasts a crackling wood fire all day long during the festive season.

North Vancouvers Taylors Crossing brewpub has closed its doors. Owners of the popular watering hole informed staff Tuesday morning that the business had been shut down after seven years at its Marine Drive and MacKay Road location.

THE problems and challenges facing B.C. Ferries go much deeper than figuring out why some of its fleet keeps slamming into docks at high speed.

City hires same promoter for 2012

Conservation officers were called to the 100-block of Mountain Highway in North Vancouver Thursday when a black bear cub climbed into a tree just metres from the Lynnwood Hotel pub to catch some Zs.

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OUTDOOR enthusiasts were being told to steer clear of the North Shore backcountry this week after the avalanche danger in the area rose to high.

War Horse. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson. 8 (out of 10)