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Officials waited too long to declare 2021 heat dome emergency, says meteorologist

Officials waited too long to declare 2021 heat dome emergency, says meteorologist

Forecasts had been warning of conditions that had never been seen before in the region, and last year's heat dome ended up being the deadliest natural disaster in Canadian history.
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Old Town, New Queens: Pride Night at Britannia Mine Museum

Old Town, New Queens: Pride Night at Britannia Mine Museum

Sea to Sky museum hosts first drag performance on Aug. 5. 
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Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer to face trial for Richmond crime spree

Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer to face trial for Richmond crime spree

Taymour Aghtai is charged with several offences including sexual assault, assault with a weapon and extortion, all of which allegedly took place Sept. 5, 2020.
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Almost half of Canadians are ready to buy an electric vehicle, says poll

Almost half of Canadians are ready to buy an electric vehicle, says poll

The number of Canadians looking to buy electric vehicles in 2022 has hit its highest level yet, with B.C. leading the way, according to a new poll from professional services firm Ernst & Young Global Limited.
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Heat dome timeline: delays led to hundreds of deaths

Heat dome timeline: delays led to hundreds of deaths

Emails obtained through freedom of information request offer internal look at how the province handled and responded to heat wave warnings last summer
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Squamish school reclaims its true name

Squamish school reclaims its true name

Stawamus School has been reborn as St'a7mes School, shaking off its colonial Anglicization.
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Watch: Cat chases off black bear in North Vancouver

Watch: Cat chases off black bear in North Vancouver

The hairy encounter has gone viral on TikTok.
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If you're a 2022 grad and you're reading this, you will achieve great things

If you're a 2022 grad and you're reading this, you will achieve great things

The fact that this column has reached your eyes means that there are people who love and care about you, and that is a powerful thing. 💗
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Hot, hot, hot: Metro Vancouver forecast includes temperatures up to 31°C

Hot, hot, hot: Metro Vancouver forecast includes temperatures up to 31°C

A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada.
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North Van district’s food truck pilot off to slow start

North Van district’s food truck pilot off to slow start

Municipal staff are working with the first three applicants this week to work out details like locations, dates and times
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