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Letter: Funding non-profit festivals more important than ever

Letter: Funding non-profit festivals more important than ever

A beloved West Vancouver festival has been cut out of provincial funding.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Bernie the bunny is a gentle fluff ball

Adoptable pet of the week: Bernie the bunny is a gentle fluff ball

A peaceful environment without too much noise or activity would be ideal for Bernie
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Large rockfall due to 'slope instability' extends partial Stanley Park seawall closure

Large rockfall due to 'slope instability' extends partial Stanley Park seawall closure

Chunks of sandstone fell off the steep slope near Siwash Rock.
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Second case of measles confirmed in the Lower Mainland

Second case of measles confirmed in the Lower Mainland

The two confirmed cases were people travelling within the same group through Vancouver International Airport.
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'Heavy' downpour coming to parts of Metro Vancouver

'Heavy' downpour coming to parts of Metro Vancouver

Some parts of Metro Vancouver could see 70 mm of rain in less than 24 hours.
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Check out these North Shore restaurants for happy hour happiness

Check out these North Shore restaurants for happy hour happiness

Early birds hitting these North Van and West Vancouver spots can enjoy good prices, great food and drink, and getting to bed at a decent time
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B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
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Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?
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Editorial: Stop fretting about population growth and start planning for it

Editorial: Stop fretting about population growth and start planning for it

We can’t have one level of government in control over the size of the population and another level of government in control over the supply of housing
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'I was running with my suitcase in hand': Vancouver woman's flight cancelled due to Toronto plane crash

'I was running with my suitcase in hand': Vancouver woman's flight cancelled due to Toronto plane crash

"I asked him what time the plane was leaving and he said: 'Right now!"
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