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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Food Banks Canada's annual survey of food bank use in Canada recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 — nearly double the monthly visits in March 2019, and six per cent above last year's record-breaking figure.
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B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia's election will come down to the count of absentee ballots on Monday after a tally of mail-in votes over the weekend failed to resolve a handful of undecided races.
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5 very Vancouver Halloween costumes you (probably) haven't considered

5 very Vancouver Halloween costumes you (probably) haven't considered

Need a Halloween costume idea?
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Halloween forecast: Damp, grey week ahead for Vancouver

Halloween forecast: Damp, grey week ahead for Vancouver

As Halloween approaches, Metro Vancouver will see a damp week
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Update: Vancouver police investigating Chinatown stabbing

Update: Vancouver police investigating Chinatown stabbing

One person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries
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Vancouver waterfront restaurant closes after less than one year

Vancouver waterfront restaurant closes after less than one year

Signs for the old restaurant have been uncovered
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Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

OTTAWA — Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.
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North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend's atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.
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Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

In 36 Canadian cities, researchers found a positive association between greater bird and tree diversity and self-rated mental health.
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I Watched This Game: Bains' first career goal leads Canucks over Penguins

I Watched This Game: Bains' first career goal leads Canucks over Penguins

Oh yeah and Elias Pettersson scored his first goal of the season. Neat.
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