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Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Housing advocates say safety concerns over encampments need to be weighed against the safety provided by alternative places to live; in this case, it's not clear if campers will simply be displaced to an even more unsafe place
Canucks' Pettersson wins Passing Challenge at All-Star Skills Competition

Canucks' Pettersson wins Passing Challenge at All-Star Skills Competition

Elias Pettersson cruised through one of the toughest events at the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
Woman fatally injured at Burnaby mall was stabbed 15 times, pathologist tells murder trial

Woman fatally injured at Burnaby mall was stabbed 15 times, pathologist tells murder trial

25-year-old Melissa Blimkie's autopsy revealed 15 stab wounds, 'defensive wounds' to her hands and forearms and old bruises on her face and arms, according to forensic pathologist Eric Bol, who testified at the second-degree murder trial of Blimkie's boyfriend, 30-year-old Everton Javaun Downey Friday.
Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

The multi-decadal study, carried out in central California, could hold lessons for British Columbia, whose sea otter population was nearly exterminated through decades of poaching. 
Canada Line alert: 'Major delays' due to mechanical issue, says TransLink

Canada Line alert: 'Major delays' due to mechanical issue, says TransLink

Commuters will need to transfer trains if they are travelling to or from Bridgeport Station.
Indian restaurant in Gastown closed down after 41 years

Indian restaurant in Gastown closed down after 41 years

The restaurant had been a fixture in the community since 1983
B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

Jatin Patel pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2005 and has been convicted of sexual offences involving young girls.
Several Vancouver restaurants extending Dine Out menus after festival ends

Several Vancouver restaurants extending Dine Out menus after festival ends

A few more days to enjoy specially-priced multi-course meals at restaurants around town
B.C. premier backs minister's apology for calling Palestine 'crappy piece of land'

B.C. premier backs minister's apology for calling Palestine 'crappy piece of land'

B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau questions premier's response after her own run-in with offensive comments expressed by a colleague that resulted in termination.
Could Metro Vancouver see extreme cold or snow again before winter ends?

Could Metro Vancouver see extreme cold or snow again before winter ends?

Snow can happen in the region as late as mid-March.
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