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9 Safeway stores are closing down in the Lower Mainland today

9 Safeway stores are closing down in the Lower Mainland today

Union representing the workers claims that the closures will impact 1,000 employees.
Did you see yesterday’s flying ant orgy?

Did you see yesterday’s flying ant orgy?

The internet was abuzz yesterday with reports of flying ants enjoying a “nuptial flight” across the city. Photo iStock On Wednesday, Vancouver was abuzz with reports of flying insects taking to the skies and pestering the population.
This Vancouver death metal Kickstarter campaign just reached $666

This Vancouver death metal Kickstarter campaign just reached $666

By day John Kurucz is a reporter for the Vancouver Courier , one of the publications Vancouver Is Awesome shares a newsroom with. You'll see a lot of the articles he writes cross-posted on our website.
The North Shore News just launched a weekly Chinese language edition

The North Shore News just launched a weekly Chinese language edition

North Shore News publisher Peter Kvarnstrom picks up a mock-up of the weekly Chinese edition, which makes its debut July 5. photo Cindy Goodman, North Shore News The North Shore News has launched a new weekly Chinese edition of the paper.
Vancouver wrestler Calamity Kate vies for Mexican wrestling glory

Vancouver wrestler Calamity Kate vies for Mexican wrestling glory

Kate Kroll, a.k.a. Calamity Kate, applies what she’s learned in the burlesque world to the wrestling ring.
Serial bank robber's spree ended in the back of a cab by police dog Bosco

Serial bank robber's spree ended in the back of a cab by police dog Bosco

Retired Vancouver Police Department service dog Bosco poses with his handler, Const. Bruce Rhode. In 2016, the pair subdued a serial robber who will be sentenced in August.
B.C. Ferries, premier want smaller ships built locally

B.C. Ferries, premier want smaller ships built locally

An artist’s rendering of new smaller vessel. Photograph By B.C. FERRIES B.C. Ferries has announced plans to have up to five new smaller ferries built to serve inter-island routes. The company is also speaking in favour of B.C.
Early morning Kitsilano fire destroys 40-year-old Topanga Café

Early morning Kitsilano fire destroys 40-year-old Topanga Café

Adrian Cunningham took this photo as fire crews battled the fire that broke out this morning on West Fourth Avenue.
Food businesses look to cash in on post-pot cravings with weed-free munchies

Food businesses look to cash in on post-pot cravings with weed-free munchies

Customers are served at a pop-up shop selling the Oh Henry! 4:25 chocolate bar in a handout photo.
Alberta 'gas bar shenanigans' push national average price to five-year high

Alberta 'gas bar shenanigans' push national average price to five-year high

A gas pump is shown at a filling station in Montreal on April 12, 2017.
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