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VIDEO: Sea lion with nylon rope around its neck rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

VIDEO: Sea lion with nylon rope around its neck rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

SCREENGRAB from Ocean Wise video A Steller sea lion that had a thick piece of braided plastic cutting deeply into its neck has been saved by the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
A record-setting 10.3 million people visited Vancouver in 2017

A record-setting 10.3 million people visited Vancouver in 2017

According to Tourism Vancouver's figures for overnight visitation in 2017, we welcomed 10,345,867 people to Metro Vancouver.
SFU sea sponge research identifies chemical compound to treat HIV

SFU sea sponge research identifies chemical compound to treat HIV

Jaspis coriacea sponge – source of bengamide A A research team at Simon Fraser University has identified a compound found in sea sponges that could be developed into future treatment therapies for HIV.
Seawall along South False Creek reopens

Seawall along South False Creek reopens

Cyclists and pedestrians are back on the Seawall along South False Creek between Stamps Landing and Granville Island.
Vancouver-based Canada's Got Talent stars bring magic to River Rock Casino

Vancouver-based Canada's Got Talent stars bring magic to River Rock Casino

Will Tsai, performing magic show — Close-Up Magician Brings Dead Fish Back to Life Coming up next month, three Vancouver magicians are putting up a Vegas-style production, Fate 2: The Dance and Illusions of Oslen, at Richmond’s River Rock Casino to r
A brief look at provincial approaches to recreational cannabis sales

A brief look at provincial approaches to recreational cannabis sales

Medical marijuana is shown in Toronto, November 5, 2017. Manitoba on Tuesday tabled legislation outlining its plans for the sale of cannabis once the federal government legalizes marijuana later this year.
B.C. teachers' union head calls for 'mature conversations' ahead of contract

B.C. teachers' union head calls for 'mature conversations' ahead of contract

British Columbia Premier John Horgan on March 16, 2018.
Police officers injured while arresting demonstrators opposed to pipeline: RCMP

Police officers injured while arresting demonstrators opposed to pipeline: RCMP

Numerous protesters who blockaded an entrance, defying a court order, were arrested earlier Monday while protesting the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
YVR seeks feedback on noise management

YVR seeks feedback on noise management

YVR breaks passenger record in 2017; changes planned for the airport. Image / Richmond News archive Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking the public’s feedback as it prepares an updated noise management plan.
Melissa Shaw joins the Vancouver Is Awesome team

Melissa Shaw joins the Vancouver Is Awesome team

Melissa Shaw I'm so, so proud to announce that we've brought another great member onto our growing team! Melissa Shaw has joined our editorial department as a full-time reporter working alongside Lindsay William-Ross, Adam Nanji and myself.
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