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This Burnaby man spent 13 years getting a law changed to honour his dead sister

This Burnaby man spent 13 years getting a law changed to honour his dead sister

For more than a decade, Burnaby’s George Sojka has been trying to honour the memory of his dead sister by petitioning the government to change the law when it comes to obtaining a warrant to get a blood sample.
New online map tracks legal bed and breakfasts in Richmond

New online map tracks legal bed and breakfasts in Richmond

The City of Richmond has created an online map to track licensed bed and breakfast establishments under new short-term rental bylaws created last year.
8 books that will keep your PRIDE celebrations going

8 books that will keep your PRIDE celebrations going

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.
Cdn, U.S. scientists consider novel plan to save endangered orca on death's door

Cdn, U.S. scientists consider novel plan to save endangered orca on death's door

American and Canadian scientists are considering a Hail Mary effort to save an endangered four-year-old killer whale, known as J50, which appears emaciated, lethargic and has lost about 20 per cent of its body weight. J50, left, is seen in U.S.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scheduled to visit Richmond Night Market

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scheduled to visit Richmond Night Market

Trudeau will visit the Night Market for the first time Saturday, and go to a BBQ on a berry farm in Delta on Sunday.
Expanded bus grant program increases access to Metro Vancouver's parks

Expanded bus grant program increases access to Metro Vancouver's parks

Photo Kim -Lim Gatehouse of Settlement Workers for Schools S.D. #41 – Burnaby.
Richmond senior pleads guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes of chewing tobacco

Richmond senior pleads guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes of chewing tobacco

A 72-year-old Richmond man has pleaded guilty to smuggling 10 tonnes chewing tobacco into the country and selling it, according to a Canada Border Services Agency statement Thursday.
Dutch tourist dies after being sucked under the water at B.C. waterfall

Dutch tourist dies after being sucked under the water at B.C. waterfall

A Dutch tourist in her 60s died Thursday after falling into the water at Elk Falls Provincial Park near Campbell River, police say.
Legislation re-establishing human rights commissioner due in B.C. this fall

Legislation re-establishing human rights commissioner due in B.C. this fall

Photo Shutterstock The British Columbia government says it will introduce amendments to the Human Rights Code when the legislature resumes sitting this fall.
5 fun events to check out on this long weekend in Vancouver

5 fun events to check out on this long weekend in Vancouver

The B.C. Day long weekend is here and if you don't already have plans here are a few ideas about how to enjoy the next couple of days in Vancouver. Photo Melissa Shaw Watch the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display on Saturday.
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