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Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.
An elderly man handed a Metro Vancouver woman the most adorable note on the SkyTrain

An elderly man handed a Metro Vancouver woman the most adorable note on the SkyTrain

She gave him her seat when he and his wife came in.
To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

British Columbians lead Canada in cremation rates. But as the world looks to decarbonize, advocates are questioning whether crematorium emissions are hurting the living. Could human composting and water cremation help?
Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

A Metro Vancouver man was surprised to learn that his mother was shipped from B.C. to Blaine, Washington, to get cremated. Glacier Media has learned the practice has been going on for years as the company looks to offer 'faster, cheaper' service in a competitive industry.
2.03-acre Tofino B&B with two tiny homes listed for the price of a house in Vancouver

2.03-acre Tofino B&B with two tiny homes listed for the price of a house in Vancouver

Dare to daydream
B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

B.C. man sues Walmart after battery charger allegedly explodes in back pocket

A Vancouver man is alleging a portable battery charger he purchased at Walmart exploded and caught fire in his pocket and left him with severe thigh and buttock burns.
Illuminated mirrors recalled by Health Canada due to fire and shock hazard

Illuminated mirrors recalled by Health Canada due to fire and shock hazard

The RH brand of mirrors was made in China and sold between September 2015 and October 2021
'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

"Justin, can you imagine hearing it?"
You can drink in these 10 Port Coquitlam parks — but not near playgrounds

You can drink in these 10 Port Coquitlam parks — but not near playgrounds

Concerns about broken bottles and discarded containers has prompted the city to change its consumption of liquor in public places bylaw to prevent people from drinking booze in playgrounds.
Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two men face multiple 2021 Valdes Island fishing offences

Two fishermen return to court later this month to face various charges, including failing to record lingcod catches and failing to carry a tidal waters sport fishing licence.
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