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'COVID-19 did not miss the neighbourhood': DTES antibody testing program finds multiple cases

'COVID-19 did not miss the neighbourhood': DTES antibody testing program finds multiple cases

Dr. Brian Conway says the residents who tested positive for antibodies recall having had symptoms of opioid withdrawal more severely or more often at some point, and that could have been confused with COVID-19.
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Vancouver musicians plan protest of city's busking ban with live music

Vancouver musicians plan protest of city's busking ban with live music

'When times are hard, live music is one of the only safe ways people can feel connected,' says local musician
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Strathcona Park assault victim lay in tent for up to 12 hours before 911 call: police

Strathcona Park assault victim lay in tent for up to 12 hours before 911 call: police

'Residents of the park are not being encouraged to call us during their time of need,' police say
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Vancouver NPA member triggered Wiebe conflict-of-interest probe

Vancouver NPA member triggered Wiebe conflict-of-interest probe

Independent report says councillor Michael Wiebe should be disqualified from holding office
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Shoppers Drug Mart Surrey staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Shoppers Drug Mart Surrey staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The staff member last worked in the Surrey store location on Friday
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Vancouver forecast calls for heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms

Vancouver forecast calls for heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver as a moisture-laden system moves into the region.
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Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 1,000 this year

Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 1,000 this year

Total number of deaths for eight months greater than 12-month total in 2019
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'Suspicious circumstances' in Mount Pleasant being investigated by police

'Suspicious circumstances' in Mount Pleasant being investigated by police

Men have followed women on two separate occasions this month in Mount Pleasant, according to police
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Cosmetics giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Cosmetics giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

The end could be near for Vancouver-based Lush Canada – a profitable venture with declining but substantial sales.
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10-foot, $6,000 slide stolen from Burnaby elementary school

10-foot, $6,000 slide stolen from Burnaby elementary school

Kids at Suncrest Elementary School got an unpleasant surprise on their first day back to school.
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