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B.C.'s urban forests are failing poor and racialized communities, says study

B.C.'s urban forests are failing poor and racialized communities, says study

A report looking at 12 Canadian cities, including Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, found urban trees and their cooling effects are largely concentrated in rich, white neighbourhoods.
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Province bracing for combined surge in COVID-19 and flu, Henry says

Province bracing for combined surge in COVID-19 and flu, Henry says

Modelling used to prepare the health-care system for the fall COVID and flu season projects up to 700 additional patients hospitalized over the coming months.
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Military helicopter plucks stranded hiker from North Shore mountain

Military helicopter plucks stranded hiker from North Shore mountain

An arm sticking out of the mountain holding a cell phone light was all rescuers could spot.
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Housing, taxes, quality of life all issues in West Van council candidates forum

Housing, taxes, quality of life all issues in West Van council candidates forum

17 council candidates field questions on issues ranging from density and transit to who they support for mayor
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Will Canada's relaxed travel rules lead to a COVID-19 spike? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Will Canada's relaxed travel rules lead to a COVID-19 spike? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

B.C is preparing for a possible surge of influenza infections at the same time that the virus strikes this fall.
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‘Human chain’ protest in solidarity with Iran happening in Vancouver this weekend

‘Human chain’ protest in solidarity with Iran happening in Vancouver this weekend

Those planning to join are encouraged to wear white.
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B.C. retailers confident despite inflation threat

B.C. retailers confident despite inflation threat

Some Canadian apparel retailers are intentionally carrying more inventory
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BC NDP leadership hopeful David Eby launches ambitious housing plan

BC NDP leadership hopeful David Eby launches ambitious housing plan

The plan foresees more supply of market and non-market homes, a slowdown in demovictions and a crackdown on speculators and cheats.
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Idling Porsche stolen from North Van auto shop, then returned

Idling Porsche stolen from North Van auto shop, then returned

'In the policing world, nothing is unusual'
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Editorial: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is an opportunity to act

Editorial: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is an opportunity to act

It's not a day to sleep in or boot out of town. There are steps you can take to advance reconciliation.
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