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New details emerge in chaotic Vancouver police takedown (VIDEO)

New details emerge in chaotic Vancouver police takedown (VIDEO)

A suspect fleeing on foot from Vancouver police collided with what is believed to be an unmarked police car Oct. 30 before being taken to the ground by a police dog in a chaotic takedown on Southwest Marine Drive.
This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive

This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive

The initial mailout for referendum voting packages is now done. Eligible voters who did not receive a voting package have until midnight Nov. 23 to request a package.
Goh’s Nutcracker celebrating 10 years

Goh’s Nutcracker celebrating 10 years

As West Vancouver resident Chan Han Goh co-ordinates the intertwining spectacle and sentiment of this year’s staging of The Nutcracker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, she recalls when she first became acquainted with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This youth patrol spreads random acts of kindness across Metro Vancouver

This youth patrol spreads random acts of kindness across Metro Vancouver

While it started as a local initiative in Vancouver, The Kindness Patrol has spread across North America. On Tuesday, November 13, the annual event will coincide with World Kindness Day.
Richmond insurance firm facing $47 million investment fraud probe

Richmond insurance firm facing $47 million investment fraud probe

An insurance group with an office in Richmond is facing allegations of $47 million investment fraud.
Vancouver church marks 90th Remembrance Day

Vancouver church marks 90th Remembrance Day

This Remembrance Day has extra special significance at Canadian Memorial United Church. The stone church has sat on the corner of Burrard and 15th for 90 years.
Nearly two-thirds of B.C. sees opioids as 'major problem' in their community

Nearly two-thirds of B.C. sees opioids as 'major problem' in their community

The use of prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs ceased to be only an urban problem in British Columbia a few years ago. Reports of deaths from drug use have multiplied across the entire province, and the dire state of affairs is also evident in other jurisdictions in North America.
Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

As B.C. parents struggle with a nanny shortage, industry observers are lamenting limited federal government progress on a program that could bring in more caregivers from countries like the Philippines.
Two Vancouver dogs chosen from 50,000 pets to star in Dog Guides calendar

Two Vancouver dogs chosen from 50,000 pets to star in Dog Guides calendar

Pictures of Hana, who won’t go to bed unless her parents make it for her, and Winston, who isn’t very good at retrieving, were selected from nearly 50,000 entries to star in the 2019 Pet Valu calendar to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
This ranking of Canada's Most Dangerous Places will help you know which places to avoid

This ranking of Canada's Most Dangerous Places will help you know which places to avoid

Planning a move, vacation, or night out? You might want to consult the just-released 2019 rankings of Canada's Most Dangerous Places.
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