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Here are the top five GoFundMe campaigns of all time

Here are the top five GoFundMe campaigns of all time

Screen grabs The GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $8.5 million dollars for the victims of the fatal bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team is one of the online platform's top-five most successful campaigns.
The cremated cat came back: Stolen pet's ashes turned in to police

The cremated cat came back: Stolen pet's ashes turned in to police

Zsuzsa in better times, and examples of the boxes her ashes were in Zsuzsa the cat didn’t rise from the dead in time for Easter Sunday, but the mysterious return of the beloved feline’s ashes in time for the holiday was the next best thing for her Bu
Richmond animal charity forced to kill all 66 of its rabbits

Richmond animal charity forced to kill all 66 of its rabbits

A Richmond-based animal charity is having to euthanize its entire rabbit population as a deadly disease affecting the local rabbit population sweeps through the Lower Mainland.
Here's how Bike to Work Week solved its identity crisis

Here's how Bike to Work Week solved its identity crisis

Photo Pexels The organization that plans Bike to Work and School Week in over 50 communities across the province has rebranded to be more inclusive.
Novice driver fined after passing other cars 'as though they were stopped'

Novice driver fined after passing other cars 'as though they were stopped'

File photo RCMP in Metro Vancouver say a driver allegedly travelling at 101 kilometres per hour above the posted speed limit was relieved of his vehicle for seven days and slapped with a host of driving infractions, costing hundreds in fines.
Vancouver rules for short-term rentals to ease city's vacancy rate: mayor

Vancouver rules for short-term rentals to ease city's vacancy rate: mayor

Companies like Airbnb offer short term rentals in B.C.. Shutterstock The city of Vancouver is moving to legalize short-term rental accommodation like Airbnb but operators will only be able to advertise their principal residence.
Trailer pulled from family flick screenings in B.C. after dad complains

Trailer pulled from family flick screenings in B.C. after dad complains

Amy Schumer poses in the press room at the 70th annual Directors Guild of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
CapU's Aboriginal education program offers a way in for students who dropped out

CapU's Aboriginal education program offers a way in for students who dropped out

Capilano University First Nations adviser David Kirk is set to welcome Indigenous students to University One for Aboriginal Learners. The CapU program is designed to provide fundamental academic skills training to Indigenous students.
Some protesters skeptical Kinder Morgan will halt pipeline work

Some protesters skeptical Kinder Morgan will halt pipeline work

Climate change protester and North Vancouver resident Gordon Cornwall is questioning whether Kinder Morgan is serious about halting non-essential work on Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain’s pipeline.
It'll take months to distribute over $8M raised for Humboldt Broncos: GoFundMe says

It'll take months to distribute over $8M raised for Humboldt Broncos: GoFundMe says

Screen grabs It will take several months to distribute the more than $8 million raised so far for the victims of a fatal bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos, says the platform hosting the online crowdfunding campaign — the largest ever in Canada
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