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Editorial: Common sense is lacking in Metro Vancouver when it snows

Editorial: Common sense is lacking in Metro Vancouver when it snows

The best way to avoid winter traffic chaos is to keep your car parked. If you must drive, be prepared
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U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

Offshore shell facilitator and former lawyer Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three alleged associates are facing criminal securities fraud allegations in a grand jury indictment.
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Andy Prest: Cut West Coast drivers some slack on winter traffic chaos

Andy Prest: Cut West Coast drivers some slack on winter traffic chaos

If you're confident in yourself and your vehicle, you can face the slippery hills. If not, stay home!
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West Vancouver White Spot set to close after nearly 70 years in business

West Vancouver White Spot set to close after nearly 70 years in business

White Spot has been serving up Legendary burgers and Pirate Paks at Park Royal since 1955
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Public hearing for contested North Van supportive housing finally ends

Public hearing for contested North Van supportive housing finally ends

After a marathon public hearing that spilled over five meetings, the proposal for supporting housing on Keith Road is set for a decision from council in early February
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Weather warning: Metro Vancouver forecast includes up to 20 cm of snowfall

Weather warning: Metro Vancouver forecast includes up to 20 cm of snowfall

Drivers may find it difficult to navigate across highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots due to accumulating snow.
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Watch: Rare, 'up-close opportunity' with sea lions in Vancouver neighbourhood

Watch: Rare, 'up-close opportunity' with sea lions in Vancouver neighbourhood

A research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says their presence is a "normal situation, but may be rare" for downtown Vancouver.
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Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds

Analysis finds climate change drove hot December temperatures across Canada. Some worry trend could threaten wildlife and spark another record wildfire season.
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Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

The Heights Merchants Association and many of its members want the Purple Line bus rapid transit to run along Boundary Road instead of Hastings Street.
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Snow incoming to North Shore overnight Tuesday

Snow incoming to North Shore overnight Tuesday

Temperatures dipped to record-breaking lows of –12.8 C at the West Vancouver weather station on Friday
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