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Positive Voices aims to change West Vancouver

Positive Voices aims to change West Vancouver

"The fear of change should not control people,” the group says.
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Cultural cuisine, crafts and kilts at West Van's Bridge Festival this weekend

Cultural cuisine, crafts and kilts at West Van's Bridge Festival this weekend

This Friday and Saturday, the district is bringing back its community bash, which will celebrate diversity with pavilions for 10 countries and three stages with live performances.
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North Vancouver RCMP cleared in senior's wellness check death

North Vancouver RCMP cleared in senior's wellness check death

Video evidence and independent witness statements found officers were trying to help the man.
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Kids and teens will soon have totally free admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery

Kids and teens will soon have totally free admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery

Art gallery goers 18 and under enjoy complimentary visits beginning July 1.
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

This will be the largest area of coverage by the program since its inception.
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Editorial: Decriminalization of drugs is an important step in the right direction

Editorial: Decriminalization of drugs is an important step in the right direction

Instead of making moral judgments about a person who uses drugs, we should be providing them with a humane way to address their patterns as a matter of health.
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Bank of Canada hikes overnight rate half a point to 1.5%

Bank of Canada hikes overnight rate half a point to 1.5%

Central bank hikes overnight rate by 50 basis points
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Letter: I supported 'missing middle' 8-plex housing in West Van's Altamont

Letter: I supported 'missing middle' 8-plex housing in West Van's Altamont

'Maybe a young family couldn’t afford to live there, but many baby boomers selling their homes could,' this longtime West Vancouverite writes.
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Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Codeine levels in wastewater dropped, possibly due to surgery cancellations and people not getting colds or the flu due to pandemic masking and physical distancing restrictions.
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West Van Mayor Mary-Ann Booth launches re-election campaign

West Van Mayor Mary-Ann Booth launches re-election campaign

Booth is set to introduce new council candidates at her campaign launch Thursday evening
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