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Local artists open studios to guests for annual Eastside Culture Crawl

Local artists open studios to guests for annual Eastside Culture Crawl

Take a peek behind the curtain into the workspaces of some of the city's most esteemed artists.
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Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
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Deep Cove to host first annual winter market this Saturday

Deep Cove to host first annual winter market this Saturday

Local artists showcase their wares, from paintings to pottery, in new artisan market in the seaside village.
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B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
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Photos: Look inside the first cannabis store in West Van's Ambleside area

Photos: Look inside the first cannabis store in West Van's Ambleside area

The interior of Avenue Cannabis was created by famed Vancouver-based designer Juli Hodgson
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B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.
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Editorial: On climate, we need everything and the kitchen sink

Editorial: On climate, we need everything and the kitchen sink

We are between a rising ocean and a drying forest. We should be leading this fight.
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Kirk LaPointe: Future of West Van's tree plan is far from clear cut

Kirk LaPointe: Future of West Van's tree plan is far from clear cut

Respecting development without disrespectfully removing majestic trees from properties is a central tension in urban planning
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Free Christmas event returns to Canada Place complete with holiday-themed drone show

Free Christmas event returns to Canada Place complete with holiday-themed drone show

Lights, camera, Christmas!
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West Van council to stop Indigenous land acknowledgments

West Van council to stop Indigenous land acknowledgments

West Vancouver council is stepping away from the practice of beginning meetings with an Indigenous land acknowledgment.
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