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Facebook scrubs 1.5M Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral

Facebook says it removed a staggering 1.5 million videos showing harrowing viral footage of the Christchurch mosque rampage.

Mar 18, 2019 5:15 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features.

Mar 18, 2019 4:59 PM Read more >

SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

Simon Fraser University is breaking ground Tuesday as construction begins on the SFU stadium project. SFU students have made a $10-million contribution.

Mar 18, 2019 4:45 PM Read more >

Man injured after allegedly yelling racial slurs at prayer vigil in Metro Vancouver

RCMP have notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia of an incident in Surrey during a prayer vigil which has resulted in injury.

Mar 18, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

The BC SPCA is trying to rally support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting.

Mar 18, 2019 4:05 PM Read more >

Opinion: B.C. shouldn't follow Ontario in banning phones in classrooms

According to the Canadian Press, Ontario will be officially announcing a cellphone ban in all public school classrooms - starting in the 2019-2020 year.

Mar 18, 2019 3:57 PM Read more >

Avalanche warning for the Sea to Sky due to warm temperatures

Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for recreational backcountry users. This warning applies to the Sea to Sky.

Mar 18, 2019 3:41 PM Read more >

A look at the Canucks' defensive depth after signing Jett Woo, Josh Teves, and Quinn Hughes

In the space of one week, the Canucks have signed three defencemen. On Sunday, March 10th, the Canucks signed their top prospect, Quinn Hughes.

Mar 18, 2019 3:06 PM Read more >

Safety board investigates collision of two ships in Vancouver Harbour

The Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team of investigators after a bulk carrier and cargo ship collided in Vancouver Harbour.

Mar 18, 2019 2:37 PM Read more >

Ginormous full super worm moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this week

Vancouverites were privy to a full super wolf moon in January, and now they have one last chance to view a supermoon this year - the full super worm moon.

Mar 18, 2019 11:48 AM Read more >

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