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Honorary degree for B.C. elder's efforts to keep her Indigenous language alive

Honorary degree for B.C. elder's efforts to keep her Indigenous language alive

Elizabeth Phillips, shown in a handout photo, is receiving an honourary degree Wednesday from the University of the Fraser Valley her work to preserve her Indigenous language.
Longtime Vancouver Canucks PA announcer John Ashbridge dead at 71

Longtime Vancouver Canucks PA announcer John Ashbridge dead at 71

Photo via WHL Giants The Vancouver Canucks say longtime announcer John Ashbridge has died at the age of 71.
Vancouver council pushes controversial Chinatown ‘downzoning’ to public hearing

Vancouver council pushes controversial Chinatown ‘downzoning’ to public hearing

Under new City proposals, new development heights in Chinatown would be restricted, in response to concerns from residents over the pace of change in the area.
West Van real estate agent handed year-long suspension, immediately appeals

West Van real estate agent handed year-long suspension, immediately appeals

A deal to sell this house on Kings Avenue in West Vancouver resulted in a complaint that has resulted in a one-year suspension of real estate agent Shahin Behroyan by the Real Estate Council of B.C. The suspension is on hold pending an appeal.
A rare white raccoon was spotted near Nanaimo (WITH VIDEO)

A rare white raccoon was spotted near Nanaimo (WITH VIDEO)

CTV News Vancouver Island dug up a story about an interesting animal you might be interested in knowing exists: a blond raccoon.
Spirit of British Columbia back in service after mid-life upgrade

Spirit of British Columbia back in service after mid-life upgrade

Spirit of British Columbia Photo Eric Lee One of B.C. Ferries' largest ships, the Spirit of British Columbia, is back in service on the Tsawwassen to Victoria route starting June 6 after a series of upgrades.
Hector Bremner says his new party will launch at the end of the month

Hector Bremner says his new party will launch at the end of the month

Coun. Hector Bremner was originally campaigning to become the Non-Partisan Association’s mayoral nominee. Now he’s starting his own party.
Dog that was stolen in New Westminster has been found

Dog that was stolen in New Westminster has been found

Photo VPD A dog that was stolen from New Westminster SkyTrain station has been found by the Vancouver Police in the Downtown Eastside. The dog's owners leashed him outside a store at the station around 6:15 p.m.
Outdoor concert slated for Mount Pleasant park as part of Mural Festival

Outdoor concert slated for Mount Pleasant park as part of Mural Festival

Photo: Dan Toulgoet The annual Vancouver Mural Festival will be a lot louder this year.
Vancouver homeless man spends final dying hours inside Tim Hortons

Vancouver homeless man spends final dying hours inside Tim Hortons

John Bingham is shown outside the Tim Horton’s at 865 W. Broadway in Vancouver, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Bingham says he was friends with Ted, a homeless man who spent his dying hours inside the restaurant.
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