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How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
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Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change
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Meet the Kitsilano man saddled with a $19K empty homes tax bill

Meet the Kitsilano man saddled with a $19K empty homes tax bill

Steve McClure: "I am not a libertarian anti-tax wacko. I believe in paying my fair share of tax. The emphasis should be on fair."
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From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

In 1987, John Mark Lee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder of William Patrick MacLeod of Kingston, Ont.
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Why taking death seriously will change your life

Why taking death seriously will change your life

Reena Lazar and Christa Overnell are working to shift our approaches to end-of-life planning.
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These 6 Vancouver bars have joined an initiative for safer, inclusive nightlife

These 6 Vancouver bars have joined an initiative for safer, inclusive nightlife

The one-year initiative is working to keep people safe on a night out.
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Video: Dashcam captures Richmond jaywalker nearly hit by a car

Video: Dashcam captures Richmond jaywalker nearly hit by a car

A pedestrian darted across an intersection as the driver was passing through on a green light
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Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada
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Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

She served as interim CEO for the last six months at the non-profit organization
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Hot deal: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Orlando for only $363

Hot deal: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Orlando for only $363

These prices are about $500 cheaper than usual
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