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Its as if a window is opened and sun is streaming into Bill Wongs soul. Words arent enough to convey his message so he almost lifts from his chair in excitement. Any signs of his 91 years recede and hes back to being a young man again.

In Vancouver, we really cant complain about how cold winter is. But we can join our fellow Canadians in bemoaning how early night falls, especially as we approach the shortest day of the year.

Twenty-one years ago, Dean Thullner held Vancouver in the palm of his hand. With his background in theatre and dance and as owner of a 4,000 sq.ft. hair salon, he was, in his own words, a big player in the citys cultural and social scene.

Marvelling at the brilliant display of lights along the Burrard Street entrance of St. Pauls Hopsital has has become a cherished holiday tradition in Vancouver. But its also an important fundraiser for St. Pauls Foundation.

The amount of mattresses, electronics and furniture left abandoned around Vancouver has more than tripled in volume over a seven-year period, according to a city staff report that goes before city council next Wednesday.

The Vancouver Public Library has wanted to build a full-service library in the Downtown Eastside/Chinatown/Strathcona area for 20 years. That goal comes closer to realization Nov.

Receptacle program costs all of $110

Diners can indulge in seared, wild-caught salmon served with roasted carrots, braised lentils and salmon caviar at C Restaurant and feel satisfied their choice will mean someone in need gets a meal.

Rain City Chronicles event mines public school nostalgia

Officer caught on video shoving Downtown Eastside woman to the ground