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Half of British Columbians in favour of a pet-friendly workplace

Half of British Columbians in favour of a pet-friendly workplace

Most survey respondents agreed that having pets in the workplace improves their mood and stress levels.
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Ask Ellie: Age of consent at issue in godmother-godson relationship

Ask Ellie: Age of consent at issue in godmother-godson relationship

Readers weigh in on a letter-writer's account of a godmother’s ongoing sexual relationship with her 17-year-old godson.
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Ask Ellie: Safety comes first where kids are involved

Ask Ellie: Safety comes first where kids are involved

Dear Reader: As I noted in an earlier column, my daughter, Lisi, will be handling the writing duties a few times a week. Enjoy her take on today’s questions.
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Where to shop for the best summer beach bags

Where to shop for the best summer beach bags

Essential beach bags and where to find them in Vancouver (and online)
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Video: Athletic footwear and apparel brand Allbirds opens its first store in Canada in Kitsilano

Video: Athletic footwear and apparel brand Allbirds opens its first store in Canada in Kitsilano

Move over, Toronto! Vancouver is first!
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Want to save money and reduce kitchen waste? Here's how

Want to save money and reduce kitchen waste? Here's how

A team of UNBC students has created a free online course to teach people how to cut their kitchen waste, save money and help the planet at the same time.
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What is the 'dark academia' aesthetic? Here's where to shop for it in Vancouver

What is the 'dark academia' aesthetic? Here's where to shop for it in Vancouver

If you love tweed blazers with leather elbow patches and ghost stories on rainy nights, read on.
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Ask Ellie: Postpartum depression possible cause of family rift

Ask Ellie: Postpartum depression possible cause of family rift

My younger brother and his wife of 11 years split up four years ago. We stayed close to his two sons. They live weekdays and every other weekend nearby with their mother, whom we always liked.
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B-Corp athleisure brand Athleta is opening store on Robson as part of Canadian expansion

B-Corp athleisure brand Athleta is opening store on Robson as part of Canadian expansion

It's one of five new stores in Canada.
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Ask Ellie: Flirty married man playing a mean game

Ask Ellie: Flirty married man playing a mean game

Dear Ellie: How could I have known that the man flirting with me at a neighbour’s backyard gathering was married to the hostess’ cousin? I’d been surprised to be invited, since I’d only met my new neighbour at a community park
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