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This Christmas season, Conni Smudge isn't letting the haters get her down

This Christmas season, Conni Smudge isn't letting the haters get her down

The North Shore’s favourite drag queen is spreading joy and understanding at afternoon 'snack and chats' Tuesdays and Thursdays before Christmas
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Abbotsford man in his 30s sentenced for sexting with 12-year-old

Abbotsford man in his 30s sentenced for sexting with 12-year-old

The former North Van husband and father asked girl for nudes, knowing she was underage. He will serve a sentence of house arrest after pleading guilty to child luring.
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Walk-ins encouraged at kids' flu vaccination clinic in North Van

Walk-ins encouraged at kids' flu vaccination clinic in North Van

B.C. is in the midst of a surge in influenza cases with a strain of the virus that is hitting children particularly hard.
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Canada calls for more help to plant two billion trees

Canada calls for more help to plant two billion trees

The federal program has backed tree planting at more than 500 sites across Canada. Now, it's looking to expand contracts in a push to absorb atmospheric carbon, improve health and guard against extreme heat and flooding.
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B.C.'s health-care wait times not the worst in Canada, says study

B.C.'s health-care wait times not the worst in Canada, says study

The longest wait times are believed to be in the Maritimes.
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Older and Wiser: Seniors can take these steps to reduce holiday stress

Older and Wiser: Seniors can take these steps to reduce holiday stress

Christmas can be a stressful time for seniors. Here are some tips to help older adults stay healthy and happy during the holidays. 🤶
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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

Of 359 people now in hospital with the disease, 34 are in ICUs
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Canadians worried about a recession in 2023, says poll

Canadians worried about a recession in 2023, says poll

Concern over holiday spending is also high.
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Move On: Sad to see that 'the nod' is no longer standard for cyclists

Move On: Sad to see that 'the nod' is no longer standard for cyclists

Vancouver cyclists used to greet each other with a nod of the head, but that isn’t the case anymore, writes columnist Heather Drugge.
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Transplant recipients gift popcorn baskets to LGH hospital staff

Transplant recipients gift popcorn baskets to LGH hospital staff

Some gifts are incredibly special. North Van's Margaret Benson received a kidney donated by her brother. Both Elizabeth Edward and Benson got a second chance at life thanks to organ donation.
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