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Fossil fuel ads should be banned like tobacco, say Canadian health-care workers

Fossil fuel ads should be banned like tobacco, say Canadian health-care workers

Claiming to be the first fossil fuel ad ban in the world led by health professionals, 34 organizations representing 700,000 Canadian workers are calling on the federal government to end advertisements promoting fossil fuels and gas-powered cars.
A much-loved Vancouver bar has landed on a new high-profile 'best bars' list

A much-loved Vancouver bar has landed on a new high-profile 'best bars' list

A fresh new ranking of top watering holes features a popular Vancouver drinks destination. Cheers!
New bakery café adds a key ingredient to this Coquitlam neighbourhood

New bakery café adds a key ingredient to this Coquitlam neighbourhood

Have you checked out this new place? BjornBar Bakery recently opened in Coquitlam. It is located across the street from the Burquitlam SkyTrain station.
One winning ticket sold for $70 million Lotto Max jackpot, three Maxmillions winners in B.C.

One winning ticket sold for $70 million Lotto Max jackpot, three Maxmillions winners in B.C.

The jackpot for the next draw on June 10 will be $43 million.
Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

The added costs will eat away at the $100 million the regional government has budgeted for the next decade to build affordable housing projects, according to a report.
Vancouver council gives $500,000 to business associations to tackle graffiti

Vancouver council gives $500,000 to business associations to tackle graffiti

Council also committed $20,000 to artists to help reduce tagging in Chinatown and other neighbourhoods
Images: Proposed development in downtown Vancouver to preserve historic facades

Images: Proposed development in downtown Vancouver to preserve historic facades

A recognizable curved frontage will be saved as part of the project
Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

Sexual relationship with B.C. student leads to lifetime teaching ban

The commissioner's office said the exploitative conduct constituted a criminal offence and violated the teacher's privileged position of power and trust.
Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

Error sees 503 winning scratch tickets declared "not a winner"

The B.C. Lottery Corp. says an error occurred in the system that validates whether the ticket has won or not.
As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

As gas prices spike, travellers still make plans, but closer to home

With gas prices spiking to a record $2.35 a litre in the capital region this week, many RVers are planning to keep driving to a minimum this summer — but that doesn't mean they won't be camping.
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