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West Vancouver 'Death Talk' brings light to dark subject

West Vancouver 'Death Talk' brings light to dark subject

Led by funeral celebrants and end of life doulas, the event focuses on making death, grief and dying more approachable conversation
Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Firefighters in Wilsons Landing, a community north of West Kelowna, have lost their homes but still working the fire lines every day.
'Suspicious' fire damages historic concert venue in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

'Suspicious' fire damages historic concert venue in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Firefighters found a dumpster that may have been doused in gas.
Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Homes are believed to have burned west of the Kelowna landfill
Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam resident Reid Maxwell led the SFU Pipe Band drum corps to gold in Scotland for a second straight year.
North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

While hikers should always carry essentials, experts at North Shore Rescue warn against packing too much gear
Best thrift stores in Vancouver: Low-budget edition

Best thrift stores in Vancouver: Low-budget edition

And it's not limited to clothes!
After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
Coke or Pepsi: Which pop megabrand is the top choice in Vancouver?

Coke or Pepsi: Which pop megabrand is the top choice in Vancouver?

Red vs. Blue
What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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