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New tech will help North Van firefighters douse blazes in remote areas

New tech will help North Van firefighters douse blazes in remote areas

Hyrdosubs, made in the Netherlands, are powerful hydraulic pumps that can chug over 1,000 gallons of water per minute at high pressure.
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YVR's July traffic surges past two million

YVR's July traffic surges past two million

Vancouver airport’s passenger volume is 79 per cent of pre-pandemic level
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Editorial: Elections are coming. It's time to get informed

Editorial: Elections are coming. It's time to get informed

If a candidate is promising you a gold-plated SkyTrain, 1990s home prices, or Pavel Bure coming back to play for the Canucks, ask them how they plan to deliver.
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Andy Prest: The thrill, and agony, of watching your kids get better at sports than you

Andy Prest: The thrill, and agony, of watching your kids get better at sports than you

As parents get older, their sporty kids get better. And then one day, it hits you 🥊
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Opinion: Victoria is pressing for affordable housing. West Van had best be ready.

Opinion: Victoria is pressing for affordable housing. West Van had best be ready.

Our provincial politicians deem it time to build, build, build, even when commmunities say no, no, no.
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Young children can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination at clinics in VCH region

Young children can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination at clinics in VCH region

Vancouver Coastal Health is vaccinating six-month-olds and older, following Health Canada’s approval in mid-July.
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Poll: North Shore residents eager to vote in council elections

Poll: North Shore residents eager to vote in council elections

If those polled follow through on their intentions, it will be a massive leap forward for engagement in local elections.
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British Columbians can now get $9,000 in EV rebates

British Columbians can now get $9,000 in EV rebates

The B.C. government is increasing the maximum electric vehicle rebate to $4,000 in a new program targeting individuals who earn less than $80,000 per year.
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Map: Weather Network releases August forecast for Metro Vancouver

Map: Weather Network releases August forecast for Metro Vancouver

Vancouver also broke an all-time "dew record" during the heat wave, making the heat feel decidedly moist and tropical.
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Vancouver cinematographer awarded for work on Netflix’s Blown Away

Vancouver cinematographer awarded for work on Netflix’s Blown Away

The prolific cameraman has also won Leo Awards for his work on shows like Eat Street and World's Weirdest Restaurants
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